| Job Location: | Herat |
|---|---|
| Nationality: | Afghan |
| Category: | Purchasing-Procurement |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Salary: | |
| Vacancy Number: | VA No. 2131 |
| No. Of Jobs: | 1 |
| City: | Herat |
|---|---|
| Organization: | UNOPS |
| Years of Experience: | Relevant experience is work in advising on and implementing policies and procedures to deliver a range of complex procurement programmes and strategies within international/ multi-national organizations, or related areas. Experience in the use of collabo |
| Contract Duration: | Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance |
| Gender: | Male/Female |
| Education: | Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 2 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 0 years of relevant experience is required. |
| Close date: | 2026-02-24 |
Background Information - UNOPS
UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.
UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management, and human resources.
Working with us
We are proud of our people. With a wealth of knowledge and skills in various disciplines – engineering, finance, human resources, ICT, leadership, project management, procurement, and more – they help tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time. Their work around the world supports progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
At UNOPS, we offer a range of short- and long-term opportunities in various environments and duty stations – from Denmark and Kenya to Mexico, Switzerland, Myanmar, Senegal, Uganda, and many more.
Diversity
With over 5,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,400 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners, spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced and diverse labor force — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs. We continually strive to maintain our gender-balanced workplace. We encourage qualified underrepresented groups as per UNOPS Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy to apply for our vacancies.
Afghanistan
With more than 20 years of experience in the country, UNOPS Afghanistan focuses on providing maximum support to the people of Afghanistan through the delivery of projects and services that improve the lives of people in need. The UNOPS Afghanistan Country Office (AFCO) serves as an organizational mechanism to deliver a range of projects for which UNOPS has been designated as the implementation agency. At present, UNOPS AFCO activities cover a range of sectors including humanitarian, basic human needs, cash for work, infrastructure, development, procurement and HR services.
The functional objective of UNOPS AFCO is to contribute to improving the lives of girls, boys, men and women living in Afghanistan. The aim of UNOPS AFCO is to provide efficient and cost-effective implementation services on behalf of all our partners to support the humanitarian response and development of the country. UNOPS AFCO’s mission is to exceed the expectations of all stakeholders in the delivery of AFCO services, at all times, in all places, in all circumstances, in order to improve the lives of Afghans in need.
Job Specific Context
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and with a secondary reporting line to the Procurement Manager, the Procurement Officer leads and executes procurement activities in full compliance with UNOPS rules, policies, and strategic objectives, ensuring transparency, accountability, and best value for money. He/she works with project managers to develop and oversee procurement plans aligned with project priorities, designing strategic, fit-for-purpose approaches that integrate sustainability considerations, and is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, from requirements definition and sourcing to solicitation, evaluation, contract award, and post-award administration, while promoting efficiency, risk mitigation, and adherence to organizational standards.
He/she ensures the integrity of procurement operations by maintaining accurate records, tracking systems, and supplier databases, and by conducting market analysis through the United Nations Global Marketplace and other sources to strengthen vendor engagement and competition. He/she supports donor compliance and audit readiness by safeguarding complete and accurate documentation, coordinating solicitation processes, overseeing evaluations, contributing to contract negotiations, and preparing submissions to relevant procurement authorities; additionally, the role oversees the drafting of contractual instruments, including Long-Term Agreements, service and works contracts, and purchase orders, and ensures the timely publication of contract opportunities and awards on UNGM.
He/she monitors contractor performance to ensure delivery in line with contractual commitments and collaborates closely with logistics and project teams to verify the receipt, inspection, and accountability of goods and services, provides strategic guidance and practical solutions to project managers, proactively addressing risks and operational challenges, and supports strengthening organizational capability by supporting training initiatives and promoting knowledge sharing, lessons learned, and best practices to drive continuous improvement.
Role Purpose
The Procurement Officer is responsible for the effective delivery of procurement services reflecting best practices in international public procurement; compliance with UNOPS procurement rules and regulations; appropriate risk management; and obtaining the best value for money. The incumbent analyzes and interprets relevant rules and regulations and provides solutions to a wide range of issues related to procurement within UNOPS. By adhering to the highest degrees of personal and professional ethics, the Procurement Officer maintains a collaborative, quality-driven, client-focused and results-oriented approach to their procurement role.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Procurement Operations
Procurement Process Management
Use of E-Procurement Tools
Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing
Skills
Contract Management, Market Analysis, Procurement, Regulations, Risk Management, eProcurement
Education Requirements
Required
Desired
Experience Requirements
Required
Desired
Language Requirements
Language Proficiency Level Requirement
English Fluent Required
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