Procurement Officer NOA (Two Positions) - UAE Nationals Only

Programa Mundial de Alimentos; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global humanitarian organization in Dubai is seeking a Procurement Officer to manage procurement activities and support operational needs. The ideal candidate is a UAE National with a relevant degree, proficiency in Arabic and English, and at least one year of experience. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to humanitarian efforts and work within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year post-graduate experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Driven by WFP's mandate with strong work ethic.
• Ability to thrive in multicultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement programmes and activities.
• Contribute to data analysis for process improvement.
• Prepare accurate reports on procurement activities.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English

People skills and team approach

Analytical thinking and innovation

Education

Advanced University degree in relevant field

First University degree with relevant work experience

Job description

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and / or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

Organizational context

Global hunger has reached alarming levels in 2022, and WFP, Nobel Peace Prize winner (2020), remains dedicated and committed to addressing this global food crisis. To enhance the efficiency and impact of our global initiatives, WFP is relocating key corporate functions within procurement and supply chain from its headquarters (Rome, Italy) to the UAE, Dubai. The UAE, chosen for its strategic location, stability, advanced infrastructure, markets, expertise, and innovation, is hosting the newly established Global Supply Chain Support Center. Six national Emirati positions, integral to this initiative, are part of WFP's innovative Humanitarian Leaders Programme.

Humanitarian Leaders Programme

The Humanitarian Leaders Programme is a dedicated investment in nurturing young Emirati talent, aiming to develop future humanitarian responders and leaders. This programme offers high-potential Emirati professionals a unique opportunity to accelerate their career growth, aligning with the UAE government's priorities. It also serves as a platform for Emirati talents to familiarize themselves with the UN system and become future humanitarian leaders. For WFP, this programme is a chance to leverage the talent, knowledge, and cutting-edge practices developed in the UAE, particularly in areas crucial to WFP, such as sustainability, innovation, AI, and digitization.

Job purpose

Job title: Procurement Officer

Job contract / grade: NOA fixed-term staff

Job location: UAE, Dubai

Number of openings: Two (2)

Reporting to: Head of Procurement

The Procurement Officer position is part of the Procurement team of the GCC WFP Office based in Dubai. The position holder will report to the Head of Procurement and will support the procurement activities for the new Goods & Services required by WFP operations at global level. The role will involve understanding WFP's procurement rules, regulations, policies and systems supporting with reporting and process optimization while operating with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities / Key accountabilities

• Support procurement programmes and operational activities, (e.g. issue tenders, evaluate offers and negotiate / award contracts), following standard processes and contributing to successful procurement of non-food commodities or services.
• Contribute to analysis of data to provide recommendations for process improvement.
• Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reports of procurement activities to enable informed decision making and performance optimization.
• Support auditing of procurement activities by collating the necessary information.
• Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts to align procurement activities with wider programmes.
• Support training of WFP staff, for example designing and reviewing training materials.
• Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy the needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
• Other as required.

Qualifications / requirements

• Advanced University degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Engineering, Legal or Accounting or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and / or training / courses.
• Bilingual, proficiency in Arabic and English.
• Driven and motivated by WFP's mandate, showcasing a commitment to humanitarian goals. Strong work ethic, and genuine willingness to contribute to advancing global food security.
• Readiness to travel to all locations across GCC and to some locations where WFP operates.
• Minimum of 1-year post-graduate experience, ideally in a commercial, business, procurement, or supply chain position.
• Excellent people skills, a proven team approach.
• The ability to thrive in multicultural environments, and a curious mindset geared towards analytical thinking and innovation.
• Track record of achieving tangible and measurable results in previous roles with an ability to set and meet ambitious targets aligned with organizational objectives.
• Only UAE Nationals are eligible to apply for this position.

Leadership framework

All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely :

• Leading by example with integrity
• Driving results and delivering on commitments
• Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork
• Applying strategic thinking
• Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships

EEO statement WFP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.