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National Procurement Specialist- Gavi Technical Assistance

Posted on:	5 Mar, 2026
Application by:	10 Mar, 2026
Project status:	Tender
Project title:	Gavi Technical Assistance and Capacity Building (Lot 2)

Period of project:	Framework Contract starting 2026
Duration of assignment:	Short-term missions depending on assignment requirements
Country:	multi-country
Duty station:	Regional assignment (Asia-Pacific): Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Lao PRD, Cambodia, Timor-Leste
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Project description

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, supports low- and middle-income countries in strengthening their immunization systems and improving access to life-saving vaccines. Under the Technical Assistance and Capacity Building (Lot 2) mechanism, specialized expertise is mobilized to support governments and partners in strengthening programme management, financial management, governance, and implementation capacity of immunization programmes.

Assignments may include support to Ministries of Health and implementing partners in areas such as financial oversight, programme monitoring, procurement and supply chain management, and strengthening accountability mechanisms.

Job description

The National Procurement Specialist will support the team in the execution of the overall responsibilities of the assignment. The main (but not only) responsibilities are the following:

Review procurement procedures and documentation related to programme activities
Assess compliance with national procurement regulations and donor procurement requirements
Evaluate tendering processes, bid evaluations, and contract management procedures
Identify procurement risks or irregularities
Provide recommendations to strengthen procurement transparency and efficiency

Qualifications

The National Procurement Specialist will be required to possess the following qualifications and professional experience:

A Bachelor Degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Law, or another relevant discipline
At least five years of professional experience in procurement management
Experience with public procurement systems and donor-funded programmes
Strong knowledge of procurement compliance and internal control systems
National expert based in one of the following countries: Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Lao PDR, Solomon Islands, Cambodia, or Timor-Leste
Fluency in written and spoken English is required

Contact person

Alice Torrini alice.torrini@gfa-group.de