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Job Summary

• Recruiter: ALSO
• Degree: Bachelor's degree
• Vacancies Number: 1
• Province: Kabul
• Gender: Both
• Experience:⁦ 5 Years
• Deadline: 2026-10-23

Key responsibilities of Procurement Officer:

Safeguarding, Ethics, and Organizational Accountability:

• Professional Integrity & Neutrality: Maintain exemplary standards of honesty, impartiality, strict confidentiality, mutual respect, and professional behavior across all procurement activities.
• Policy & Code Compliance: Adhere strictly to ASLO’s Code of Conduct and institutional frameworks governing safeguarding, child protection, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), anti-harassment, anti-fraud, anti-bribery, whistleblowing, data privacy, and accountability to affected communities.
• Conflict of Interest Management: Proactively identify and immediately declare any real, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest, removing oneself from procurement decisions until formal review and clearance.
• Reporting Misconduct: Promptly report any observed or suspected instances of financial wrongdoing, resource misuse, internal control gaps, or safeguarding violations through established confidential reporting mechanisms.
• Data Security & Confidentiality: Safeguard proprietary information related to the organization, staff, program beneficiaries, vendors, and donors, utilizing confidential data strictly for approved institutional purposes.

Job Requirment

Education & Professional Credentials:

• Academic Background: Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, Law, Engineering, or a closely related discipline from a recognized institution.
• Certifications & Training: Professional certifications such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or equivalent credentials are a distinct advantage. Specialized training in donor procurement rules, contract management, anti-fraud protocols, sanctions screening, construction procurement, or humanitarian logistics is highly desirable.

Professional Experience:

• Work History: Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible procurement or supply chain management experience, preferably within NGOs, UN agencies, donor-funded projects, or public sector entities.
• Procurement Cycle Management: Proven track record in managing end-to-end competitive procurement processes for goods, services, and works—from initial planning to contract closure.
• Compliance & Audits: Demonstrated experience facilitating bid committees, vendor due diligence, contract administration, donor compliance monitoring, audit support, and procurement reporting.
• Contextual Knowledge: Practical purchasing experience in Afghanistan with a solid understanding of local markets, vendor risk factors, regulatory documentation, tax requirements, and commercial compliance.

Technical & Core Competencies:

• Procurement Principles: Deep understanding of core procurement values: transparency, fairness, competitive bidding, value for money, accountability, confidentiality, and segregation of duties.
• Documentation & Financial Analysis: Proficient in drafting specifications, RFPs/ITBs, bid evaluation reports, purchase orders, contracts, and supplier communications. Strong numerical skills for price comparison, total cost analysis, tax calculations, and currency conversion.
• Software & Communication: Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word), email management, and ERP/procurement software platforms.
• Languages & Soft Skills: Fluent in Dari and/or Pashto with strong written and spoken English proficiency. Excellent negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management abilities, with a high capacity to remain impartial under pressure.

Submission Guideline

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates must submit a complete application package comprising the following materials:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV): An up-to-date CV highlighting key professional achievements and relevant procurement responsibilities.
2. Cover Letter: A concise, one-page cover letter detailing motivation and technical suitability for the Procurement Officer position.
3. Professional References: Contact information for a minimum of three professional references, preferably including the most recent direct supervisor.

Submission Details:

• Email Address: Submit all application documents via email to:
• Email: recruitment@aslo.af

Country

Afghanistan

City

Kabul

Submission Email

recruitment@aslo.af