Procurement Officer

Read more about EUPOL Afghanistan here: http://www.consilium.europa.eu/showPage.aspx?id=1268&lang=en Duty station: Kabul Duration: 12 months Deployment: As soon as possible The Procurement expert reports to the chief of Procurement and will be responsible for the following tasks: Assist and advise the Chief of Procurement on all legal issues related to the procurement cycle (from the strategic planning and process engineering to contract). To assist, develop, manage and co-ordinate the ESDP Mission procurement processes in accordance with established professional and transparent procurement policies and procedures of EC legislation and regulations, as adapted to the specific context of ESDP mission. Develop professional relationships and work partnership with EC Commission (Directorate General RELEX ? Directorate Crisis Platform and Policy Coordination in CFSP ? CFSP Operations) in the field of procurement for the mission. Develop professional relationships and work partnership with the Security Office of the Council Secretariat in all the security-related issues arising during the procurement procedures. To develop, manage and co-ordinate the mission procurement processes. To manage internal mission procurement requirements and activities. Provide assistance to the mission departments (Security, Logistics, Transport, Communications and Information) related with all procurement matters. Undertake any other tasks required by the Head of Mission and the section chiefs in support of the objectives of the mission. Qualifications and experience: Advanced University Degree in Law, Public Administration, Business Administration or equivalent To have a minimum of five years of relevant working experience. Experience in using legally established professional and transparent procurement policies and procedures in accordance with European Union legislation and regulations. Experience in financial management of tendering processes and audits, preferably including EU Procedures. Fluent in written and spoken English. Good drafting and reporting skills. Good knowledge of MS Office For more information and to apply visit http://www.msb.se/sv/Start1/Lediga-jobb/Procurement-officer--EUPOL-Afghanistan/