Location: Mogadishu, Somalia
Department: PAPS – Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security
Division: AU Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM)
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Job Grade: P2
Requisition ID: 3021
Application Deadline: 3 August 2026 (23:59 p.m. EAT)
Purpose of the Job
The Procurement Officer reports to the Senior Procurement Officer and supports the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of procurement and contractual activities in support of the AUSSOM mandate and operational requirements.
The role contributes to the acquisition of goods, services, and works in accordance with AU procurement policies, procedures, financial rules, and regulatory frameworks.
Main Functions
- Support procurement and contractual activities in support of mission requirements.
- Assist in procurement planning, sourcing, and contract administration.
- Support solicitation processes (RFQs, ITBs, RFPs, and LTAs).
- Assist in vendor management and procurement compliance.
- Contribute to procurement reporting and documentation.
- Support procurement monitoring and quality assurance.
- Coordinate with mission components, vendors, and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of procurement plans, schedules, and market research.
- Support the preparation of solicitation documents and evaluation reports.
- Assist in procurement processes, including RFQs, ITBs, RFPs, and LTAs.
- Support the development and monitoring of Annual Procurement Plans (APPs).
- Assist in vendor performance monitoring and contract administration.
- Support procurement compliance, audit, and risk management activities.
- Assist in the preparation of procurement reports and statistics.
- Support training and advisory activities on procurement procedures.
- Assist in the development of specifications and cost estimates.
- Support procurement risk identification and management.
- Maintain procurement records and databases.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Academic Requirements
Candidates must have either:
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
- OR
- Master’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
Fields of study include:
- Procurement
- Supply Chain Management
- Business Administration
- Commerce
- Law
- Finance
- Economics
- Engineering
- Public Administration
- Related fields
Additional requirements:
- Professional certification (e.g., CIPS) is an advantage.
- Experience in international organizations is desirable.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP is desirable.
Required Skills
- Procurement and contract administration skills.
- Knowledge of AU procurement rules and procedures.
- Ability to manage RFQs, ITBs, RFPs, and LTAs.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills.
- Vendor management and coordination skills.
- Risk management and compliance awareness.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in complex environments.
- Proficiency in SAP, procurement systems, and Microsoft Office.
- Professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability.
Tenure of Appointment
Fixed-term contract for one (1) year, renewable subject to performance and funding. The first three (3) months are probationary.
Eligibility Note
- Restricted to Somali nationals.
- Applicants must be between 18 and 55 years of age.
Remuneration
Annual salary: US$76,908.58 (P2 Step 5, locally recruited staff)