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Position Title: Procurement Officer
Organization: Palestinian Food & Agriculture Industries Union
Work Location: Ramallah/ Palestine
Target Start Date: September/ 2025
Contract: Full Time (100%)
Palestinian Food & Agriculture Industries Union
The Palestinian Food and Agriculture Industries Union (PFAIU), established in 1995 and re-registered under No. IA/000104/08, and currently represents 300 company members. PFAIU conducts several activities aimed at promoting and improving locally made products, offering management and marketing skills training, and providing assistance for company members in opening export markets.
PFAIU core activities focus on organizing exports, facilitating market access, defending the interests of the food industry, fostering partnerships and networking, promoting occupational health and safety, promoting green practices, and strengthening the Union's internal structure. PFAIU continues to address the promotion of sustainable practices. Looking ahead, PFAIU aims to lead transformative change and create opportunities within the food industry, ensuring its long-term viability and prosperity within the Palestinian economy. PFAIU decided to lead projects aligned with the Green and Circular Economy (GCE), promoting inclusivity and innovation as one of the top sector priorities.
The Palestinian Food & Agriculture Industries Union Sector is the largest industrial sector as measured by the most important indicators on which any country is based to measure the economic capacity of the industrial sectors.
The sector is trying all the way to contribute to environmental protection efforts. To take advantage of food Waste and reduce the environmental impact.
The project aims to drive a sustainable transformation in the food industry. It is implemented by the Palestinian Food & Agriculture Industries Union (PFAIU) in cooperation with the Belgian Development Agency (Enable) and is funded by the government of Belgium as part of the Green West Bank intervention. The project aligns with Enabel’s strategic focus on promoting a green and circular economy while enforcing the region’s ecological and social resilience.
Through this collaboration, the following objectives will be pursued:
General Objective:
To contribute to supporting the Green and circular economy and entrepreneurship in the Food value chain based on a market system approach.
Specific objective:
To support the utilization of Green Circular Economy practices within the Food value chain, focusing on the sectors of waste management practices, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency practices, and lobbying and enforcement of related regulatory frameworks.
Scope of work:
Under the supervision of PFAIU’s General Manager, the Procurement Officer is responsible for managing and coordinating all procurement activities in line with PFAIU’s policies and donor regulations. The Procurement Officer will ensure that goods, services, and works are acquired efficiently, transparently, and cost-effectively to support project implementation.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement procurement plans in coordination with project teams.
Facilitate and manage the acquisition and provision of goods and services required for project activities.
Ensure compliance with PFAIU’s procurement guidelines and donor requirements.
Prepare RFQs, RFPs, bid evaluations, contracts, and purchase orders.
Coordinate with PFAIU’s accountant on the related budget lines.
Maintain and update a list of inventory/assets.
Maintain comprehensive procurement documentation and reporting for audit and performance evaluation.
Support the development of digital procurement systems to streamline operations.
Track procurement processes to ensure timely delivery and support to project implementation.
Liaise with vendors, service providers, and project staff to resolve procurement issues.
Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying lessons learned in procurement processes.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
An advanced degree in a related field is an advantage.
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in procurement management, within NGOs or the public sector.
Strong knowledge of local procurement procedures and regulations.
Proven experience with digital procurement platforms and contract management systems.
Experience in procurement within fragile or conflict-affected settings is an asset.
Skills:
Strong understanding of procurement laws, regulations, and best practices.
Proficiency in digital procurement tools and Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Languages: Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is required
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