Procurement Assistant
World Health Organization · Aden, Yemen · G-5 · Apply by October 12, 2026
About this role
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME To ensure that effective WHO countrypresence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies thatare aligned with Member State's health and development agendas, and harmonizedwith the United Nations country teams. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES 1. Analyze and process requests forprocurement of goods and services for different technical and emergencyprogrammes, ensure adherence to the standard WHO guidelines on procurement,accuracy of information, completion of required supporting documents and checkavailability of funds.2. Using GSM, initiate local purchase requests for bothcatalogue and non-catalogue items in an efficient manner, monitor status andensure timely process of requests and delivery of goods and services. Draftpurchase order amendments when required, provide justification and uploadsupporting documents in ECM.3. Prepare requests for price estimates for noncatalogue items, obtain estimated costs from the Regional Logistics and SupplyUnit or HQ, and implement related procurement decisions taken by technicalunits and supervisor.4. Draft bid invitations and related correspondence,compile offers, prepare summary of bids including…