Head of Procurement Section

The position of Head of Procurement Section at EUCAP Somalia in Mogadishu is now open for applications. Candidates should bring 6 - 7 years of hands-on experience, preferably in the Management/leadership sector. Qualified candidates are urged to apply before the Jul, 16 deadline.

Employment Regime: Seconded/Contracted

Post Category for Contracted: Expert level

Ref. Number: SOM-9043*

Location: Mogadishu

Availability: ASAP

Component/Department/Unit: Chief of Staff Department/Mission Support Department/Procurement Section

Security Clearance Level: NOT REQUIRED

Open to Contributing Third States: NO

Reporting Line

The Head of Procurement reports to the Head of Mission Support.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• To lead, manage and coordinate the work and staff of the Procurement Section;
• To coordinate the Mission contracting and procurement processes in accordance with EU

established professional and transparent procurement policies, rules and procedures;

• To assist and advise the chain of command on all contracting and procurement issues;
• To provide support related to contracting and procurement matters to other units within

the Mission;

• To develop professional relationships with the European Commission and other actors

involved in the process in Brussels HQ;

• To develop professional relationships with procurement colleagues in other Missions to

share best practices in the area of procurement;

• To identify, manage and report the risks arising from the implementation of specific

processes, systems and projects;

• To identify and promote opportunities for environmental sustainability in procurement

processes, in line with EU policies;

• To implement gender-responsive leadership and ensure gender and human rights

mainstreaming internally and externally in mandate implementation;

• To uphold a strict zero tolerance policy to misconduct, including all forms of harassment,

sexual harassment, discrimination and abuse, and proactively ensure an equal and

inclusive work environment for all staff;

• To raise awareness of staff on their rights, obligations and appropriate standards of

behaviour, including existing formal and informal complaint and support mechanisms.

General Tasks and Responsibilities

• To identify and report on lessons learned and best practices within the respective area of

responsibility;

• To contribute and ensure timely reporting on activities within the respective area of

responsibility;

• To take account of gender equality and human rights aspects in the execution of tasks;
• To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).

About Mogadishu

Mogadishu, known locally as Muqdisho, is the capital of Somalia and the country's largest city. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the nation. The city hosts the headquarters of numerous UN agencies, international NGOs, and government institutions, offering diverse career opportunities for development and humanitarian professionals.

Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Muqdisho • Shaqo Buuxda • Shaqo Cusub

Essential Qualifications and

Experience:

• Successful completion of university studies of at least 4 years attested by a diploma OR

a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 7 in

the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the second cycle under the

framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Master's Degree

OR equivalent and attested police and/or military education or training or an award of an

equivalent rank; AND

• A minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the

education requirements, out of which a minimum of 2 years at coordination/management

level.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to exercise collaborative, sound and effective leadership;
• Ability to manage, mentor and motivate a professionally diversified and multicultural team;
• Ability to establish, plan, and review priorities;
• Knowledge of using legally established professional and transparent procurement

policies, rules and procedures.

Desirable Qualifications and

Experience:

• University and/or Master’s Degree in management, business or public

administration/law/procurement/supply chain or other related or relevant field;

• Experience in financial management of tendering processes and audits, preferably

including EU procedures;

• International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multinational and international

organisations.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Negotiation and supply market analysis skills;
• Knowledge of the EU Financial Regulation and the Practical Guide on contract procedures for European Union external action (PRAG);
• Knowledge of current technologies used for procurement such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

*Post pending regime transformation

Applications must be submitted to:

1. You have the nationality of an EU Member State: you must use Goalkeeper to apply:

a) You are already registered on Goalkeeper AND you have an EU Login:

https: //goalkeeper.eeas.europa.eu/registrar/web

b) You do not have a Goalkeeper account or an EU Login:

https: //goalkeeper.eeas.europa.eu/registrar/web/DPA/357/details.do

1. You do not have the nationality of an EU Member State:

Only seconded nationals of a non-EU Contributing Third State can be proposed by their National Seconding Authority (no personal applications will be considered):Please contact your seconding authority to send them your application form.

Please note: Seconded positions are only available for candidates already validated in the database of their Seconding Authority. Please contact your National Seconding Authority for more information on applying for vacant seconded positions. We cannot provide contact details of National Seconding Authorities.

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