The African Union Development Agency invites applications from citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Procurement Officer.

Under the supervision of the Senior Procurement Officer, the Procurement Officer will provide project procurement support within the Project Implementation Unit (PIU), by managing the entire procurement and tendering process from requirement definition to supply of goods and services, consultancy and works. The Officer will also manage the entire contract management until liquidation/closure of all procurements in an efficiently, transparently and in full compliance with World Bank Procurement Regulations and African Union policies and procedures.

Required Skills and Competencies:

High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and thoroughness; able to observe and understand business processes and document them thoroughly and accurately

Ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks, work on multiple activities, and meet set deadlines

Interpersonal skills and ability to work with people from various backgrounds and create an environment where diversity is respected

Able to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, initiative and with sound judgment

Excellent communication and writing skills

Maintain confidentiality at the highest level at all times

Creative thinking and problem-solving skills

Good analytical, planning and organisational skills

Proficiency in the use of computer applications, MS Office, especially MS Excel and SAP ERP

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Law, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance. Five (5) years relevant work experience in Public Procurement, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Supply and Warehousing and Sub-Grants and Sub-delegation within public sector institutions, international organisations or similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.

A full MCIPS Professional certification in CIPS UK or an equivalent professional body in Public Procurement is a mandatory requirement.

OR

Master's Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Law, Business Administration, Commerce, or Finance. A minimum of two (2) years of progressive professional experience in relevant work experience in Public Procurement, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Supply and Warehousing and Sub-Grants and Sub-delegation within public sector institutions, international organisations or similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.

A full MCIPS Professional certification in CIPS UK or an equivalent professional body in Public Procurement is a mandatory requirement.

Experience:

Demonstrated experience with World Bank Procurement Regulations and STEP system

Experience in Public procurement and Sub-grants financing environment

Demonstrated experience in managing a project procurement portfolio in excess of US$1m

Remuneration:

Indicative basic salary of US$35,044.83 per annum plus other entitlements e.g., Post Adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($21,832.88 per annum), gratuity (15% of gross salary) in conformity with the rules and procedures applicable to internationally recruited staff of the African Union.

Application Procedure:

To apply, please submit the following:

A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency

A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender

Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate's work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses

Certified copies of degrees and diplomas

A recent performance evaluation report (for internal candidates only)

Application Link: https://e-recruitment.nepad.org:44310/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_startpage_ext_cand

Deadline: Monday, 29th June 2026

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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.