Re-advertised: Administrative and Procurement Associate, G7, Istanbul, EECARO

UN News; Fatih; On-site; TRY 2,970,000 - 4,455,000; Full time

Job summary

UNFPA is seeking an Administrative and Procurement Associate for the Istanbul-based Eastern Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (EECARO). The role involves supporting the RIOM and operations team with procurement and administrative activities to improve regional effectiveness and efficiency.

The incumbent will interpret rules and guidelines, provide guidance to RO and CO operations personnel, and contribute to regional initiatives that streamline processes and ensure compliance with UN

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement and administrative support to UNFPA's Eastern Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (EECARO) in Istanbul.
• Interpret rules, procedures and guidelines to aid regional operations and ensure efficiency.
• Advise and assist RO and CO personnel on procurement policies and administrative processes.

Job description

The Position:

The Administrative and Procurement Associate post is located in the UNFPA Eastern Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (EECARO) in Istanbul. The incumbent will be part of the operations team and will work under the direct supervision of the Regional International Operations Manager (RIOM). The incumbent takes a client- oriented, results-focused approach to interpreting the rules, procedures and guidelines, and provides support and guidance to the region serving as a regional center of excellence. The incumbent will play a key role in supporting the RIOM in developing and implementing regional and cluster focused operational initiatives to achieve operational efficiency and effectiveness, while playing a pivotal role in providing expert guidance to the RO and CO operations personnel on procurement and administrative policies and procedures.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results