The “GIZ Yemen project in Jordan” is seeking to hire a “Procurement and Contracting Specialist” for full-time base employment.

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a global service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, with 25,634 employees. GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and the environment, and peace and security. Our business volume is around EUR 4 billion. As a public-benefit federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government – in particular the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) – and many public and private sector clients in around 120 countries in achieving their objectives in international cooperation. With this aim, GIZ works with its partners to develop effective solutions that offer people better prospects and sustainably improve their living conditions. 

GIZ has been working in Yemen on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) since 1969. In order to deliver flexible support at a time of war and insecurity, GIZ operates in Business Continuity Management mode in Yemen and additionally from Germany and Amman/Jordan.  Yemen is one of the nexus and peace partner countries of the German development cooperation. GIZ implements projects in the fields of water and sanitation, health, education, private sector, and employment, as well as good governance, peace, and local administration. At the same time, we support measures to rehabilitate basic services for and to enhance resilience of the local population, including particularly vulnerable groups such as internally displaced people.​ Our actions and decisions are guided by several core principles, the safety of our national colleagues as well as their well-being belonging to the most important ones.

Qualifications and specialist knowledge

• At least 5 years of professional experience in procurement; experience with GIZ procurement is a plus
• Outstanding knowledge of procurement of goods and services; knowledge of GIZ specific rules and regulations is a plus.
• Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (MS Office, SAP, etc.); knowledge of GIZ-specific software is a plus
• Fluent Arabic and English, knowledge of German is an asset 
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed - corresponding measures are agreed with management  
• Ability to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and update the process due to policies modifications. 
• Outstanding knowledge of supplier management
• Knowledge of the regional market and experience in market surveys
• Outstanding knowledge in contract drafting and checking the quality of Terms of Reference
• Client orientation and ability to work under pressure when required 
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity
• Good organizational and planning skills and ability to use time efficiently
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals

Main Responsibilities

Overview of general tasks

• Handling the overall procurement and contracting process for all contract types (procurement of goods and services as well as financing agreements) according to the guidelines given in GIZ internal regulations:

1. Managing the bidding process in accordance with international accepted guidelines and as outlines in GIZ regulations
2. Overseeing and preparing tender documents, bid tabulations and the selection processes 
3. Leading contract negotiations and preparation
4. Preparing and registering contracts based on the appropriate GIZ software 

• Conduction of market analyses of providers and assisting in the establishment of framework contracts
• Regular participation in establishing and updating the service provider fee schedule based on market rates and the needs of the projects
• Reporting of problems to the superior without delay and coordination with the logistics unit for customs procedures
• Responsible for filing of documents in accordance with GIZ rules 
• Planning and conduction of trainings for project staff and possible recipients of financial support
• Provision of advisory services for all tasks and questions which may arise in the context of procurement and contract management

We expect a willingness to handle any additional task as assigned by the management, ensuring flexibility in responding to operational demands.

Duty station: Amman, Jordan

Emanating from GIZ’s role in enhancing and promoting the efficiency and competency of its political partners and entities and their respective employees, and in view of GIZ’s aim at maintaining and encouraging the stability of employment at its political partners and entities, this position will not be available to any official employee currently working at any of GIZ’s political partners, governmental ministry, department or entity, including any official employees who are on unpaid leave.

GIZ is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, gender or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities. Remuneration will be in accordance with the candidate's qualifications, experience, as well as the scope of responsibility of the job announced and in line with local standards.

GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.

GIZ will send feedback only to the candidates that are shortlisted and interviewed.