Ref.
2025/PO/13820
Job offer type
Field staff jobs
Type of contract
Fixed-term contract (CDD)
Activity sectors
Other
Deadline date
2025/09/15 10:22
Contract
Employee
Duration
12 months renewable
Procurement Officer (M/W)
Département Géographique - GEO > DP Liban/Jordanie
Published on : 2025/08/29
NORTH AFRICA / MIDDLE EAST
JORDAN
AMMAN
Mission description
The Procurement Officer is responsible for overseeing the procurement process to ensure efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods, services, works and grants in compliance with organizational policies and relevant regulations. The role includes planning, executing, and monitoring procurement activities while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and ensuring timely delivery of quality products and services.
Project or context description
Job Summary
The Procurement Officer is responsible for overseeing the procurement process to ensure efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods, services, works and grants in compliance with organizational policies and relevant regulations. The role includes planning, executing, and monitoring procurement activities while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and ensuring timely delivery of quality products and services.
Key Responsibilities
· Procurement Planning
- Implement and anticipate procurement plans aligned with organizational goals and budgets in coordination with the Procurement Manager and the Program teams.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiate contracts to maximize value for money.
- Conduct thorough market studies to identify potential suppliers, products, and services.
· Tendering and Contract Management
- Prepare and draft Requests for Proposals, Invitations to tenders and other solicitation documents.
- Organize and prepare for the evaluate bids, proposals, and quotations in line with pre-established criteria in coordination with the program teams.
- Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers and finalize contracts.
- Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements.
· Compliance and Risk Management
- Ensure procurement activities adhere to internal policies, donor requirements, and international best practices.
- Prepare and maintain accurate records of procurement processes for audit purposes by using all Expertise France software and tools.
- Ensure a structure archiving, and systematic auditing in term of documentation
· Reporting and Documentation
- Prepare regular procurement reports, including spend analysis and savings achieved.
- Ensure all procurement documentation is complete, accurate, and stored on the organization's existed contracts management system.
- Provide timely updates to management on procurement activities and challenges.
- Advise and report the Procurement of procurement-specific issues or improvements.
· Any other relevant duties or tasks delegated by Procurement and Operations Manager
This position requires the ability to travel to various locations outside of Amman, serving as a focal point for the Procurement Department for different projects
Required profile
Diplomas / Level of education / Desired experience: |
· Education in relevant field, engineering is an asset. · At least 5 years of experience specifically in similar officer position. · Proven experience in procurement management. · Proven experience in public administration procurement policies and procedures. · Fluency in English & Arabic are required: French is an added value. · Strong analytical and negotiation skills. · Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. · Familiarity with relevant procurement regulations and best practices. · Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency. |
Skills required: |
Knowledge: · Knowledge of the rules governing the award of public contracts · Knowledge of EU, AFD donor rules is an advantage · Perfect command of office automation tools. · Thorough understanding of tax and customs exemption regulations.
Know-how: · Good organisational and writing skills · Excellent analytical and report-writing skills; · Excellent written and spoken English · Excellent negotiating skills
People skills: · Ability to work in a demanding, multicultural environment · Strong capacity for autonomy, independence of mind and impartiality · Good interpersonal and teamwork skills · Ability to work independently · Ability to work in a difficult environment. · Ability to communicate clearly · Ability to communicate with high profile stakeholder. |
Deadline for application : 2025/09/15 10:22
Expertise France is the public agency for designing and implementing international technical cooperation projects. The agency operates around four key priorities :
- democratic, economic, and financial governance ;
- peace, stability, and security ;
- climate, agriculture, and sustainable development ;
- health and human development ;
In these areas, Expertise France conducts capacity-building initiatives and manages project implementation, leveraging technical expertise and acting as a project coordinator. This involves combining public sector expertise with private sector skills to drive impactful results.