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Job Description and Requirements
Procurement and Contracts Officer
Position Type: Full time, exempt (not eligible to receive overtime pay)
Target Start Date: As soon as possible
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Location: UPA Office, Ramallah, Palestine or Amman Jordan
Reports to: Field Programs Director(s)
Position Description
The Procurement and Contracts Officer is a member of UPA’s Field Operations Team and will work along with the Field Programs Directors to oversee and carry out functions related to procurement and contract negotiation. This position reports to the Field Operations Director, West Bank and Gaza, and the Field Operations Director, Jordan and Lebanon, based on the location of the project.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field.
3+ years of relevant experience in the nonprofit sector, especially in terms of major procurement and contract negotiation experience.
Excellent organizational skills, ability to work independently, assess priorities, and manage a variety of activities, paying attention to detail under tight deadlines and heavy workloads.
Proficiency in Excel, MS Word, and other computer systems.
Excellent oral and written English-language communication skills; Arabic language fluency is required.
Ability to travel to the different areas of UPA operations.
Application Process
To apply, please submit a resume and one page cover letter to [email protected] with the subject: “Procurement and Contracts Officer”
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
About UPA
UPA empowers Palestinians to improve their lives and communities through socially responsible and sustainable programs in health, education, and community and economic development.
United Palestinian Appeal (UPA) www.upaconnect.org is a 501(c) (3) New York-registered non-profit organization, with headquarters in Washington, DC, and works in the occupied Palestinian territories and refugee camps in Jordan and Lebanon. Established in 1978 by Palestinian-American professionals, UPA was conceived as a non-political, non-sectarian organization that would help Palestinians meet their relief and development needs.
