Procurement Assistant

FAO Syria seeks a Procurement Assistant (National Professional Personnel) to support procurement operations at the Syria Country Office. The role ensures transparent and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services in line with UN procurement policies, supporting FAO's food security and agricultural recovery programmes across Syria.

• Create and process purchase requisitions in FAO's procurement system
• Prepare tender documents, requests for quotation, and calls for proposals
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain procurement databases
• Ensure compliance with FAO and UN procurement rules and regulations
• Liaise with programme staff to clarify procurement requirements
• Support contract management and payment processing
• Maintain accurate records for audit and accountability purposes

• Syrian nationality required
• University degree in business administration, procurement, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant procurement or supply chain experience
• Knowledge of UN or international organisation procurement procedures preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office and procurement management systems
• Fluent Arabic; working knowledge of English required
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills