Procurement Services Manager – Fixed Term, Addis Ababa

About the role

The Procurement Services Manager will lead and manage large‑scale procurement activities for UNICEF’s Ethiopia Country Office. Reporting to the Chief of Supply and Logistics, the role strengthens partnerships with government, development partners, banks and implementing agencies while supporting national supply‑chain system strengthening.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, forecast and manage the Procurement Services portfolio, ensuring alignment with programme priorities.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with local and international partners.
• Oversee end‑to‑end procurement processes, from needs identification to contract award and delivery.
• Provide strategic procurement advice to programme sections and external stakeholders.
• Capture emerging requirements and translate them into procurement requests.
• Monitor and report on procurement performance and compliance.

Required profile

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, International Development, Health or related fields.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in procurement, supply chain or logistics, preferably in an international or humanitarian context.
• Proven experience managing complex procurement portfolios and multi‑stakeholder partnerships.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to UNICEF’s mission of protecting children’s rights.
• Professional development within a global humanitarian organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.