Vacancy Announcement for GIZ Office Yemen - (PN. 98.9272.0-001.00).

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a global service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, with 23,614 employees. GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and the environment, and peace and security. Our business volume is around 3.3 billion euros. As a public-benefit federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government – in particular the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) – and many public and private sector clients in around 120 countries in achieving their objectives in international cooperation. With this aim, GIZ works together with its partners to develop effective solutions that offer people better prospects and sustainably improve their living conditions.

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has been working in Yemen on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) since 1969. It opened its office in Sana’a in 1983. In order to deliver flexible support at a time of war and insecurity, GIZ operates in Business Continuity Management mode in Yemen.  Yemen is one of the nexus and peace partner countries of the German development cooperation. GIZ implements projects in the fields of water and sanitation, health, education, private sector, and employment, as well as good governance, peace, and local administration. At the same time we support measures to rehabilitate basic services for and enhance resilience of the local population, including particularly vulnerable groups such as internally displaced people. Our actions and decisions are guided by several core principles, the safety of our national colleagues as well as their well-being belonging to the most important ones. 

With immediate effect the GIZ Office invites applications from qualified Yemeni nationals for the following position: 

• Position: Procurement and Contract Specialist
• End of Contract: 31.01.2026
• Post Locations: Aden
• Number of Positions : Two 

Overview of general tasks

• Process responsibility related to the procurement of services, goods, construction, and to financing agreements in compliance with GIZ rules and regulations and the Yemeni law and with a clear focus on economic results
• Coordination with the Logistics unit in case of expected customs procedures
• Providing up-to-date data on the status of procurement orders
• Conduction of market analyses, evaluating the results, working on the expansion of the database of potential suppliers in Yemen
• Conduction of an efficient and constructive dialogue with the projects / programs on procurement-related topics, providing advice on procurement-related issues
• Maintaining an archive according to the GIZ standard

Main activities include:

• Handling the overall procurement process for all contract types according to the guidelines given in GIZ internal regulations
  • Managing the bidding process in accordance with international accepted guidelines and as outlines in GIZ regulations
  • Overseeing and preparing tender documents, bid tabulations and the selection processes 
  • Leading contract negotiations and preparation
• Preparing and registering contracts based on the appropriate GIZ software 
• Assisting in the establishment of framework contracts 
• Regular participation in establishing and updating the service provider fee schedule based on market rates and the needs of the projects
• Reporting of problems to the superior without delay
• Responsible for filing in accordance with GIZ rules 
• Planning and conduction of training for project staff and possible recipients of financial support
• Participation in joint meetings and provision of advisory services for all tasks and questions which may arise in the context of procurement and contract management
• We expect a willingness to handle any additional task as assigned by the management, ensuring flexibility in responding to operational demands

Qualifications

• BA in business administration, recognised commercial diploma in business administration 

Professional experience

• At least 5 years of professional experience in Procurement; experience with GIZ procurement is a plus

Other Knowledge, Additional Competences

• Outstanding knowledge of procurement of goods and services; knowledge of GIZ specific rules and regulations is a plus  
• Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (MS Office, SAP, etc.); knowledge of GIZ-specific software is a plus
• Fluent Arabic and English, knowledge of German is an asset 
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed - corresponding measures are agreed with management  
• Ability to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and update the process due to policies modifications. 
• Outstanding knowledge of supplier management
• Knowledge of the regional market and experience in market surveys
• Outstanding knowledge in contract drafting and checking the quality of Terms of Reference
• Client orientation and ability to work under pressure when required 
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity
• Good organizational and planning skills and ability to use time efficiently
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals