About the opportunity
The Procurement Senior Assistant provides administrative support for procurement and contracting processes for goods, services, and works within the UNOPS East and Southern Africa Multi-Country Office (ESAMCO). Reporting to the Procurement Manager and the Head of Support Services, the role ensures consistency, quality, and optimal information flow in transactional procurement, supplier roster management, and client service delivery across a multi-country portfolio of development and infrastructure engagements.
Salary and benefits
- One year renewable contract, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance.
Who can apply?
- Secondary school (or equivalent) with 5 years of relevant experience OR a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 1 year of relevant experience.
- Relevant experience in procurement or related areas.
- Experience in the use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g., MS Office, G-Suite, etc) and web-based management systems.
- Fluent proficiency in English.
Required documents
- Resume/CV (submitted via the application portal)
When to apply
- Applications must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on August 27, 2026.
How to apply
- Apply through the official UNOPS careers marketplace portal.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Candidates with a Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of relevant procurement experience.
- Professionals with a secondary school diploma and 5 years of relevant experience.
- Those proficient in English and web-based management systems.
What should you think carefully about?
- The contract is for one year, renewable based on organizational requirements and funding.
- The role is based on-site in Nairobi, Kenya, requiring the candidate to be comfortable with the location.
- The position focuses on transactional procurement and supplier roster management, which is more administrative than strategic.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in procurement within a large international organization. It allows a professional to develop their skills in transactional procurement and client service delivery across a multi-country portfolio of development projects.
Our take
A strong fit for administrative professionals with procurement experience who are looking for a stable, paid professional role in Nairobi.
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