Procurement officer - emergency responses
Organizational setting the procurement services cslp provides advice, guidance and oversight for fao procurement operations and the letter of agreement (loa) quality assurance function both at headquarters and in fao decentralized offices. it ensures procurement of goods, works and services based on best value for money principles.location the position is based at fao headquarters in rome (rm) and serves as the administrative base. the role is designed to support fao operations in the field through missions and temporary assignments worldwide, requiring readiness for deployment.reporting lines the procurement officer - emergency responses reports to the senior procurement officer cslp.key functionslead and/or participate in teams, provide expertise on organization-wide committees, and supervise staff.oversee procurement contractual reporting and activities in compliance with fao policies and regulatory framework.develop and update operational policy, control and risk-management frameworks, including new procurement policies, tools, systems and procedures.analyse procurement and loa information for statutory, management and donor reports.provide procurement and regulatory advice to managers at headquarters and decentralized offices.coordinate initiatives on the corporate environmental responsibility strategy to reduce emissions and integrate sustainability.develop working relationships, coach and mentor staff, and resolve problems with external providers, donors and un procurement executives.participate in the development of training materials and promote best practices.specific functionsprovide surge procurement support to decentralized offices facing emergency response requirements,
operational demands or capacity gaps.undertake missions and temporary assignments in support of fao operations as required.guide and strengthen capacity of local procurement personnel and ensure effective handover after deployment.recommend and support strategic sourcing solutions, including framework agreements.review and advise on urgent emergency procurement requests under delegated authority.negotiate with donors on procurement components of funded projects.work with country offices, programme and operational teams in food-crisis contexts to develop compliant procurement proposals.authorize purchase orders within delegated limits and supervise the full procurement cycle.research and identify potential suppliers, attend trade fairs and assess suitability.handle disputes or claims arising from procurement actions.minimum requirementsadvanced university degree (master's) in law, business, public administration, finance, economics, commerce, marketing or related field, plus seven years of relevant procurement experience, including at least three years of supervisory experience; or first-level degree with nine years of experience.professional qualification from an internationally recognised body such as cips/mcips/fcips or other un-wide recognised certifications.working knowledge of english (level c) and intermediate proficiency in another fao official language (arabic, chinese, french, russian or spanish).competenciesresults focus, teamwork, communication, relationship building, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.experience in field positions, corporate environmental responsibility, emergency and crisis contexts, public-sector procurement, logistics and procurement-related it tools.
operational demands or capacity gaps.undertake missions and temporary assignments in support of fao operations as required.guide and strengthen capacity of local procurement personnel and ensure effective handover after deployment.recommend and support strategic sourcing solutions, including framework agreements.review and advise on urgent emergency procurement requests under delegated authority.negotiate with donors on procurement components of funded projects.work with country offices, programme and operational teams in food-crisis contexts to develop compliant procurement proposals.authorize purchase orders within delegated limits and supervise the full procurement cycle.research and identify potential suppliers, attend trade fairs and assess suitability.handle disputes or claims arising from procurement actions.minimum requirementsadvanced university degree (master's) in law, business, public administration, finance, economics, commerce, marketing or related field, plus seven years of relevant procurement experience, including at least three years of supervisory experience; or first-level degree with nine years of experience.professional qualification from an internationally recognised body such as cips/mcips/fcips or other un-wide recognised certifications.working knowledge of english (level c) and intermediate proficiency in another fao official language (arabic, chinese, french, russian or spanish).competenciesresults focus, teamwork, communication, relationship building, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.experience in field positions, corporate environmental responsibility, emergency and crisis contexts, public-sector procurement, logistics and procurement-related it tools.