About United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan – created by GA Resolution 1996 (2011)

United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan – created by GA Resolution 1996 (2011)is 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 consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan – created by GA Resolution 1996 (2011)’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in South Sudan, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in international cooperation and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:Procurement Assistant
• Grade:CON
• Location:Juba, South Sudan
• Department:United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan – created by GA Resolution 1996 (2011)
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management is required.
• Academic Qualifications: A minimum of Eight (8) years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, contract administration. is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience using ERP systems such as Umoja is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience of Three (3) years in a UN peacekeeping mission is desirable CIPS Level 6 certificate is required Prince 2 Practitioner certification is required.
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For the position advertised, fluency in English oral and written is required..

Skills

• Assist in the procurement of goods, works, and services, including preparation, issuance, and administration of solicitation documents (RFQs, RFOs, RFPs).
• Receive, review, process requisitions and procurement requests to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Coordinate bid receipt, opening, evaluation processes, and prepare comparative statements and draft recommendations for award.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, contracts, task orders, and amendments in the relevant ERP system (e.g. Umoja).
• Liaise with requisitioners, technical units, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of procurement actions.
• Monitor contract implementation, delivery timelines, and vendor performance, and follow up on outstanding issues.
• Support contract administration activities, including extensions, amendments, and closure of procurement cases.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure proper filing, archiving, and uploading of documentation for audit and reporting purposes.
• Assist in the preparation of procurement reports, statistics, and responses to audit or management queries.
• Provide guidance to end users on procurement procedures and compliance requirements.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

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

How to Apply