Procurement Officer

**Job Category**:
**Legal**

**Job Location**:
**Brussels**

**Expiration Date**:
**Fri, 08/08/2025**

**INTRODUCTION**

The **World Customs Organization (WCO)** is an independent intergovernmental body, established in 1952 as the Customs Co-operation Council (CCC), whose mission is to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of Customs services across the globe. The WCO represents 186 Customs administrations that collectively process approximately 98% of world trade. As the global centre of Customs expertise, the WCO is the only international organization with competence in Customs matters. As a forum for dialogue and exchange of experiences between national Customs delegates, the WCO offers its Members a wide range of conventions and other international instruments, as well as technical assistance and training services provided either directly by the Secretariat, or with its participation. The Secretariat also actively supports its Members in their endeavours to modernize and build capacity within their national Customs administrations, as well as fostering international cooperation among them.

**SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE VACANT POSITION**

**MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES**

Under the supervision of the Head of Legal and Procurement Service, the Procurement Officer will focus on the following key activities:
(i) Policy and Procedures Development Assist in the development, evaluation, and improvement of procurement policies, procedures, guidelines, templates and best practices; ensure compliance with WCO's rules.

(ii) Market Research and Supplier Database Analyze market trends, identify potential suppliers, and maintain a comprehensive supplier database.

(iii) Procurement Specifications and Risk Management Advise on procurement strategies, review procurement documents, ensure compliance with WCO’s rules and guidelines, manage risks, and implement quality control during the procurement process.

(iv) Offers Evaluation Review offers, assist in technical and financial evaluations, conduct background checks and financial evaluation, participate in evaluation committees, follow up on rejected bids and assist in management of any litigation related to procurement.

(v) Contract Negotiation and Management Support Legal advisors in contract negotiations, monitor contract compliance, manage supplier relationships, and address performance issues.

(vi) Compliance and Ethics Ensure procurement processes adhere to WCO's rules and policies, monitor ethical standards, and assist with addressing fraud or non-compliance issues.

(vii) Documentation and Reporting Maintain procurement records, generate reports for stakeholders, and ensure transparency in procurement activities.

(ix) Representation and Communication Represent the Legal and Procurement Service in relevant events, collaborate with other entities, and communicate procurement activities effectively with stakeholders.

(x) Paralegal and Administrative Support Assist legal advisors with administrative support and performing paralegal tasks.

**EDUCATION**
- University degree in Public Procurement, Economics, Finance, Law or other fields closely related to the position;
- An advanced-level university degree (Master’s degree or academic equivalent) in any of the above-named disciplines would be an asset;
- UNDP/CIPS or equivalent certificate in procurement would be an asset.

**EXPERIENCE AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS**
- At least three (3) years of relevant professional experience; experience in an international, multicultural and multilingual environment is a must;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a rigorous and solution-oriented approach;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Ability to plan own work and deal with a number of urgent tasks;
- Capacity for initiative and anticipation, creativity and flexibility in work, attraction for continuous training and the development of new skills; and
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment, respecting the diversity of people.
- Professional experience in a similar position in an international organization would also be an asset.

**LANGUAGES**
- Fluency in both WCO’s official languages is a must (English and French);
**CONTRACT AND CONDITIONS**
- Staff member under WCO contract of three (3) years (with the possibility of renewal);
- Probationary period: six (6) months;
- Full-time employment (thirty-seven (37) hours and forty (40) minutes weekly) at WCO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium;
- Thirty (30) days of annual paid leave;
- Salary based on the Co-ordinated Organisations’ salary scale, grade B4, step 1; amount of 4388.92 EUR/month (remuneration exempted from income tax in Belgium);

**APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS**

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

**INTRODUCTION**

L'Organisation mondiale des douanes (OMD) est un organisme intergouvernemental indépendant, créé en 1952 sous le nom de Conseil de coopération douanière (CCD), dont