Procurement Assistant

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OVERVIEW
Position Number : 1ITSC 0939TP
Grade : G-5
Parent Sector : International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
Duty Station : Trieste
Job Family : Natural Sciences
Contract Type : Fixed Term
Duration of contract : 2 years
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 30/09/2026
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

Only candidates who are entitled to work in the E.U. may apply to this position.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
Founded in 1964 by the late Nobel Laureate Abdus Salam and located in Trieste (Italy), the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) seeks to accomplish its mandate by providing scientists from developing countries with the continuing education and skills that they need to enjoy long and productive careers. ICTP has been a major force in stemming the scientific brain drain from the developing world. For more than 50 years,



ICTP has been a driving force behind global efforts to advance scientific expertise in the developing world.

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Under the supervision of the Senior Procurement Assistant, and as part of the ICTP Procurement Unit, the incumbent will provide administrative and operational support for procurement processes, implementing partner agreement workflows, logistics, and related administrative activities, ensuring timely processing, accurate documentation, and compliance with applicable UNESCO rules and procedures.

KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct of Procurement Processes:
Carry out direct contracting and procurement processes below USD 150,000 under the supervision of the Senior Procurement Assistant; provide operational support for procurement processes above USD 150,000. Liaise with requestors and stakeholders to clarify procurement requirements and support the preparation of Terms of Reference, specifications or statements of work; provide guidance to

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