Procurement Associate – Fixed‑Term

About the role

The Procurement Associate provides essential procurement support to UN Women’s Business Unit in Port Moresby, ensuring that all purchasing activities are carried out with fairness, transparency and alignment to the organization’s development goals.

Key responsibilities

• Support implementation of procurement strategies and policies to achieve best value for money while upholding integrity.
• Ensure all procurement actions comply with UN Women rules, regulations and sustainable procurement principles.
• Assist in drafting internal procurement Standard Operating Procedures and mapping Business Unit processes.
• Collaborate with the Regional Procurement Advisor to apply policies consistently and advise on complex or high‑value procurements.
• Organise and manage end‑to‑end procurement processes for the Business Unit and its projects.
• Provide timely input and support to Operations, Programme and Project teams to maintain high quality and accuracy.

Required profile

• Works under the guidance of the Chief of Procurement and Travel Services and reports to the Operations Manager.
• Secondary reporting line to the Regional Procurement Analyst/Specialist.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement support within an international or development context.
• Strong understanding of UN procurement rules and sustainable procurement practices.
• Ability to collaborate across units while delivering accurate and reliable procurement outcomes.

Required skills