Descriptions
Summary
**Procurement Assistant at FAO**
**Overview**
- Job Title: Procurement Assistant
- Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
- Type of Requisition: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
- Duration: 11 months (with possibility of extension)
**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide technical support to effectively coordinate all procurement actions related to the assigned area of responsibility.
- Create purchase requisitions in GRMS, enter potential suppliers/contractors into relevant systems.
- Assist with all documents related to the procurement action including tender documents, drafting of simple contracts, amendments and renewals.
- Handle all related incoming and outgoing correspondence and documentation.
- Inform the supervisor of the status and any issues, problems, and concerns.
**Requirements**
- The Procurement Assistant works under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative and the direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (Administration).
- Receives technical guidance from the National Procurement Officer.
- Collaborates closely with colleagues across various Representation project management teams, as well as colleagues from other FAO offices.
**Benefits**
- Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background, and culture.
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
**Deadline**
- Closure Date: 04/Jun/2026, 12:59:00 AM
**Job Type**
- Non-staff opportunities
- Type of Requisition: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
How to apply
Use the application link below to open the official application form.
