Procurement Associate, G6, Dhaka

কন্ট্রাক্ট @United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Non-profit and Social Services
  • Dhaka, Bangladesh, UN Offices, IDB Bhaban, E/8-A, Rokeya Sharani, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar BD, 1207
  • Post Date : ফেব্রুয়ারি 14, 2026
  • Apply Before : ফেব্রুয়ারি 21, 2026
  • Salary: Negotiable
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Job Detail

  • Job ID 32820
  • Career Level  Executive
  • Experience  6-7 Years
  • Min. Qualification  Bachelor's Degree
  • Gender  Any
  • Industry Experience  Development
  • No. of Vacancy 
  • Job Location  Dhaka Division

Job Description

Education

  • Completion of University Degree (Bachelor or equivalent) is required. Education in Supply Chain, Procurement or any other relevant field is preferable.

Experience

    • At least 6 years
  • The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency

Additional Requirements

  • Experience: At least 6 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain or any other relevant fields.

  • Language: Fluency in spoken and written both in English and Bangla language.


Responsibilities & Context

To provide coordination, administrative services and research to support the efficient and effective procurement services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

  • 1. Provide operational coordination and administrative services, to support procurement projects and activities, following standard processes and contributing to the effective procurement of goods and services.

  • 2. Identify and recommend potential suppliers and compile data/documents to support the selection of suppliers, ensuring standard processes are followed.

  • 3. Review, record and prioritise purchasing requests, and provide support to requisitioners, in order to support the procurement of appropriate goods and services, at lowest cost to WFP.

  • 4. Contribute to negotiations with new suppliers on terms and conditions of orders, alongside a senior officer, in order to obtain the best terms and lowest costs for WFP.

  • 5. Prepare Purchase Orders, contracts and any supporting documentation for approval by the appropriate stakeholder, and approve purchases within delegated authority, to enable the swift purchase of goods and services.

  • 6. Resolve issues related to delivered goods, using initiative, liaising with all parties and following standard processes, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of problems.

  • 7. Research, collect and analyse data in order to produce reports to enable informed decision-making by Procurement Officers, and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.

  • 8. Manage updates and further develop databases and records, to ensure information is accurate, organised, and available for others to access, and supports reporting requirements.

  • 9. Maintain relationships with internal counterparts, to support the alignment of procurement activities with wider programmes and ensure a coherent approach to meeting food assistance needs.

  • 10. Supervise the work of support staff, providing practical advice and guidance, to ensure individual and team objectives are delivered to agreed standards and deadlines.

  • 11. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to support WFP to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.

Grade: G6

Type of contract: Fixed Term

Duration: 12 Months

Duty Station: Dhaka with frequent travel to the field

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