Senior Ict Procurement Associate

Job Identification (Reference Number)**:16231**
Position Title**:Senior ICT Procurement Associate**
Duty Station City**:Valencia**
Duty Station Country**:Spain**
Grade**:G-6**
Contract Type**:Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)**
Recruiting Type**:General Service**
Vacancy Type**:Special Vacancy Notice**
Initial duration**:6 Months**
Closing date**:7 September 2025**

**Introduction**

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from first

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

**Context**

Under the overall supervision of Director, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and the direct supervision of Senior ICT Officer, (Business Relationship Management and Finance), the Senior ICT Procurement Associate will work in close collaboration with ICT project managers and IOM business units and will be responsible for carrying out contract and procurement functions in the ICT department in accordance with IOM’s regulations, rules and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Carry out support, coordination and execute procurement activities for the ICT department, including revision and consolidation of purchase request forms, organization and evaluation of bidding processes and follow up on purchase orders until the successful delivery of the products or services and timely payment to suppliers.
- Execute or direct hands-on the procurement process, including but not limited to, review Purchase Requisition, process Purchase Orders prepare Request for Proposal documents and drive the process, receive-verify goods/invoices.
- Assist supervisors in more complex, higher-value purchases.
- Support the development of procurement plans to optimize purchasing power and facilitate the implementation of project activities.
- Participate in negotiations of terms and conditions of purchases and help resolve issues related to the delivery of goods and services.
- Provide technical guidance to requisitioners and all staff in the office on preparation of specifications and procurement instructions and procedures. Participate in the development, evaluation and updating of systems and procedures for procurement; suggest areas for improvement and risk-mitigation measures.
- Identify local and international suppliers and service providers; participate in their evaluation taking into consideration quality, prices, reliability and services and the organization’s best interests.
- Contribute to the development of tools for tracking of contracts, agreements and progress towards the achievement of the procurement plans and schedules.
- Coordinate the maintenance of files with all required documentation and the preparation and timely submission of reports and statistics.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS
Education**
- University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience, or;
- Completed High school / Secondary school education with six years of relevant professional experience;
- Certification in Procurement, Logistics or Supply Chain Management is an advantage.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

**Experience**
- Knowledge and use of advanced Microsoft Offices;
- Hands-on experience with the use of Enterprise Resource Planning system;
- Excellent knowledge of public sector procurement and logistics rules and procedures or a similar organization such as the UN; and,
- Knowledge of accounting systems, software and procedures.

**Skills**
- Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and coordinate administrative activities;
- Good oral and written communication skills;
- Good analytical and report-writing skills.

**Languages**

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English (oral and written) is required. Working knowledge of French, Sp