Senior Procurement Assistant (FT‑L, G7) – United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)
United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)
Nairobi, Kenya
Full Time
Published February 28, 2026
Apply by March 12, 2026
Job Description
Senior Procurement Assistant at UNON in Nairobi oversees procurement requests, prepares tender documents, manages junior staff, and ensures cost‑effective sourcing for UNEP, UN‑Habitat and other UN entities.
Key Responsibilities
- Review, record and prioritize purchasing requests; obtain additional information/documentation; assist requisitioners in preparing scope of work and specifications; propose product substitutions for cost savings; determine funding availability.
- Identify and recommend sources of procurement; interview potential suppliers.
- Produce tender documents (Invitations to Bids, Requests for Proposals, Requests for Quotation) based on requirements and cost.
- Supervise, assign and review work of junior staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Completion of high school diploma or equivalent (KCSE) required.
- Minimum 10 years progressively responsible procurement experience, including at least 2 years in procurement and contract administration of large, multi‑year engineering, architectural, and construction services.
Preferred Qualifications
- First‑level university degree (reduces required experience by two years).
- Experience managing procurement for public, private or NGOs with national, regional or international operations.
- Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
- Experience managing a team of procurement assistants.
- Experience with trending technologies and data analytics (1+ year).
How to Apply
Apply through the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) careers portal at careers.un.org.
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Job Summary
| Company: | United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) |
| Location: | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Type: | Full Time |
| Posted: | 02/28/2026 |
| Deadline: | 03/12/2026 |