About United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimeis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to procurement assistant, g5 within United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime’s important work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Egypt, you will collaborate with international colleagues and partners to address global challenges and promote sustainable development. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth while making a meaningful contribution to international cooperation and global peace and security.

Key Details

• Job Title:Procurement Assistant, G5
• Grade:G-5
• Location:Cairo, Egypt
• Department:United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
• Contract Type:General Service Staff
• Salary Range:$39,000.0 – $52,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent is required..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For this job opening, English is required.
• Language: The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).
• Language: Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II Arabic UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II.
• A minimum of five years of work experience in procurement, administrative services or related areas is required.
• Experience: At least one year of experience in data analytics or related areas is desirable.

Skills

• TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
• The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to three for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.
• Experience in the usage of computers and standard MS Office software packages (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is required.
• Work experience with the United Nations system and/or other international organizations is desirable.
• Experience in a large Enterprise Resource Planning System is desirable..

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply