Procurement Officer, P4
Quick answer
The United Nations Secretariat is hiring a Procurement Officer, P4 in Entebbe, Uganda to serve as a senior procurement and contracting expert with responsibilities for worldwide procurement of highly complex supplies and services.
- Role
- Procurement Officer, P4
- Organization
- United Nations Secretariat - Department of Operational Support
- Location
- Entebbe, Uganda
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The Procurement Officer will serve as a senior procurement and contracting expert, responsible for the worldwide procurement of highly complex supplies and services associated with peace-keeping programs.
What you'll do
- Serves as a senior procurement and contracting expert with responsibility for the worldwide procurement of a wide variety of supplies and services associated with highly complex (technically and legally) contracts and procurement activities.
- Provides technical advice on procurement activities to officials during all phases of the procurement cycle.
- Analyzes and evaluates procurement requests, ensuring appropriateness of technical specifications.
- Develops and prepares highly complex contracts for procurement of non-routine and technologically advanced commodities or long-range services.
- Contributes to development of category management strategy for the UN.
What it takes
- An Advanced university degree (Master’s degree) in business administration, public administration, commerce, engineering, law or a related field is required.
- Professional certification in supply chain such as Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply certification (CIPS Level 4) or equivalent is required.
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, contract management, contract administration or supply chain management or related area is required.
- Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP or similar systems and/or working with e-tendering systems such as Ariba or similar system is desirable.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Entebbe, Uganda.
What is the compensation for this position?
Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.
How do I apply for this position?
Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira. The application deadline is September 13, 2026.
What are the key qualifications required for this role?
Key qualifications include an Advanced university degree in a related field, professional certification such as CIPS Level 4, and at least seven years of progressively responsible experience in procurement or supply chain management.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Secretariat - Department of Operational Support's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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