Overview

The Administrative Associate role at UN Women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is for experienced professionals in procurement and administration. This full-time, fixed-term position focuses on procurement, contract management, and administrative systems.

Key Responsibilities

Manage procurement processes end-to-end, including preparing plans, handling supplier selection, and drafting bidding documents (RFQs, RFPs, ITBs).
Create and close purchase orders in UN systems like Quantum.
Support knowledge-sharing initiatives and organize trainings.
Contribute to operational strategy and ensure compliance with UN rules and standards.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience in procurement or administration.
Bachelor’s degree is an asset; certifications like CIPS are preferred.
Comfortable with spreadsheets, databases, and ERP systems like Oracle Cloud.
Fluency in English; knowledge of another UN language is beneficial.
Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
Awareness of gender issues and alignment with UN Women’s mandate on gender equality.