Stretch Assignment: Contract/Supply Officer P2/NOB, Niamey, Niger

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A university degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law,

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The incumbent will support the Supply Specialist in implementing the Procurement Unit of the Supply & Logistics Section activities of day-to-day Procurement and Contracts management functions. The Contract/Supply Officer will report directly to the Supply Specialist and work closely with Programme Sections, Operations Section, Suppliers, Service Providers, UNICEF Supply Division, the Regional Office and other Country Offices, as required.

• Support Programme sections and operations units in developing procurement and supply plans for goods and services.

• Undertake local procurement activities, including establishment, extension and renewal of LTAs before expiry, where applicable.

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• Follow up on implementation of the office supply plan, including solicitations, bid opening, evaluations, award recommendations and bid narratives.

• Prepare CRC submissions, coordinate related clearances, organize CRC meetings and produce minutes within 48 hours.

• Create bidding documents in VISION, including RFQs, ITBs and RFPs/RFPS for goods, services and works.

• Review contracts for services and purchase orders at R1 level for approval and authorization.

• Monitor supplier performance, contract execution, deliveries, invoices and payments, and share monthly contract execution reports with Programme and Operations.

• Coordinate supplier database updates and assessment of new suppliers.

• Maintain complete procurement records from request initiation to delivery.

• Review LTA holder performance and recommend extension or non-renewal based on performance and CRC recommendations.

• Share supply chain data with Programme and Operations and follow up on required actions with suppliers, service providers and relevant staff.

• Complete and close audit recommendations related to Supply inputs

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Education: A university degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development or another related field is required.

Work Experience: A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience at national or international level in supply, logistics, procurement, contracting, administration or related fields is required. Experience in contracting and VISION is an asset.

Funding arrangement
This is a temporary development opportunity and there will be no changes to the staff member’s status (position number, level, etc.).

The Office will cover the ticket for economy class travel and 50% of the UN DSA rate.

Interested UNICEF staff should discuss this opportunity with their supervisor and seek the approval of their management before applying.

Candidates considered potentially well-matched for the stretch assignment will be contacted for an informal interview. Supervisors may also be contacted for references.

Applications

To be eligible, applicants should have:

• An existing Fixed-Term, Permanent or Continuing appointment within UNICEF covering the assignment period.

• Approval from the direct supervisor and Head of Office/Representative to be released for the full duration of the assignment.

• A cover letter, up-to-date TMS candidate profile/resume, two most recent PERs, and required approvals.

• Confirmation that the application is submitted to the Niger Country Office by the deadline to be confirmed, quoting “Stretch Assignment – Contract/Supply Officer”.

Potentially suitable candidates may be contacted for an informal interview, and supervisors may be contacted for references.

Advertised: 16 Oct 2026 W. Central Africa Standard Time
Applications close: 23 Oct 2026 W. Central Africa Standard Time

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