The Procurement Officer will be responsible for the timely, transparent, and efficient management of project procurement processes, including planning, tendering, bid evaluation, contract preparation, and follow-up. The role provides procurement support to project staff and ensures compliance with principles of transparency, accountability, and value for money. The typical procurement lot size is less than 140,000 EUR.
The incumbent will maintain complete procurement records and ensure proper filing and archiving of all documentation for audits, reviews, and donor verification. Working closely with project, finance, and administrative staff, as well as suppliers and service providers, the Procurement Officer will monitor contract performance as required and contribute to improving procurement procedures and internal controls. In addition, the Procurement Officer will maintain procurement tracking tools, prepare procurement reports, identify risks and recommend corrective actions, and perform other procurement-related, administrative, and operational duties assigned by the Team Leader.
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The Procurement Officer shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties: Procurement Planning and Tendering - Support the preparation and implementation of project procurement plans. - Prepare and manage RFQs, RFPs, tender dossiers and other procurement documentation. - Organize supplier solicitation, bid opening and evaluation processes. - Ensure procurement activities are conducted in a transparent, competitive and timely manner.
Contract Administration and Compliance - Prepare contracts, purchase orders and related documentation. - Monitor contract implementation, supplier performance and delivery schedules. - Ensure compliance with ADA, EU and national procurement rules. - Identify procurement risks and support the strengthening of internal controls.
Documentation, Reporting and Audit Support - Maintain complete and accurate procurement files and archives. - Monitor procurement progress and maintain procurement tracking tools. - Prepare procurement reports and updates for project management. - Support audits, monitoring, missions and donor verification processes.
Coordination and Support - Coordinate with project, finance and administrative staff to align procurement activities with project needs and budgets. - Liaise with suppliers, service providers and consultants. - Provide guidance to project staff on procurement procedures. - Perform other procurement-related duties assigned by the Team Leader.
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Education and Experience
- University degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Law, Public Administration or a related field. - At least 5 years of professional experience in procurement, purchasing, contract administration or tender management. - Experience with donor-funded projects and procedures is a strong asset.
Competencies - Sound knowledge of procurement principles, tendering processes and contract management. - Excellent written and spoken Armenian and English - Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. - High integrity, professionalism and ability to work independently in a multicultural environment.
Other Requirements - Willingness to travel within Armenia as required. - Commitment to ADA's integrity, anti-corruption and conflict-of-interest policies.
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Starting from AMD 800,000 AMD gross per month, depending on qualifications and experience.
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All applications are due by CoB 26 October 2026, Yerevan time. If you wish to apply for this position, please send the cover letter and CV, as well as other relevant documents to jerewan.application@ada.gv.at with the subject line “GAIA II – Procurement Officer”. ADA retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration. Women are particularly encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence and no application fees or information with respect to bank account details are required by ADA for our recruitment process. Please note that in the event of invitation for an interview, ADA is unable to reimburse costs incurred. Candidates must expect that references from previous employers will be requested by ADA. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls or visits please.
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Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC) has a long-standing partnership with the Government of Armenia, which has been a priority partner country since 2012. The Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the operational unit of the Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC), supports its partner countries in implementing programmes and projects and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ADA's focus in Armenia lies on projects in agriculture and good governance. Further background information and documents regarding ADC's engagement in Armenia are available on its homepage: www.entwicklung.at.
