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Procurement Officer
World Fish
Operations, Software Engineering
Ash Sharqia Governorate, Egypt · Al Khobar Saudi Arabia · Eastern Province Saudi Arabia · Egypt
Posted on Sep 23, 2025
About WorldFish
WorldFish is an international research organization working to transform aquatic food systems to reduce hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. It collaborates with international, regional, and national partners to co-develop and deliver scientific innovations, evidence for policy and knowledge to enable equitable and inclusive impact for millions who depend on fish and other aquatic foods for their livelihoods and nutrition. Our work in countries advances progress on multiple 2030 Sustainable Development Goals through science and innovation, with a vision of healthy people, healthy planet and shared prosperity.
About the Position
WorldFish seeks to recruit a Procurement Officer, who provide Procurement to the Egypt Country office, and ensure organization assets are properly safeguarded by ensuring an effective system of internal controls and donor compliance.
The position will support the procurement’s emphasis on:
- Responsible for executing procurement activities for the Egypt country office, ensuring the purchasing of goods and services is in accordance with WorldFish policies, donor regulations, and global procurement processes and methods.
- Assist in the development and implementation of procurement plans and strategies, ensuring compliance with established global procurement standards.
- Prepare RFQs, obtain quotations, evaluate offers, recommend suppliers, liaise with the procurement committee, issue purchase orders, initiate goods receipt, follow up on deliveries, manage inventory, and support contract preparation.
- Support supplier management activities, including registration, due diligence checks, soliciting and negotiating quotes, and maintaining effective communication with suppliers as part of the global procurement network.
- Contribute to cost-saving initiatives by negotiating with suppliers and identifying alternative sources, sharing best practices and results with the global procurement team.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation for audit trail purposes in shared digital platforms, following global procurement record management guidelines.
- Participate in procurement process improvements, systems development, and implementation as part of the global procurement team’s continuous improvement efforts.
- Provide guidance and support to colleagues on procurement-related tasks, especially system-related activities, and collaborate with team members across locations to resolve procurement challenges.
- Perform other procurement-related tasks and ad-hoc assignments as required by management, supporting the global procurement objectives.
This full-time job is for Egyptian nationals only with the following qualifications and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Finance, Procurement or relevant field.
- At least five (5) years’ experience as procurement.
- Working knowledge of procurement systems/software and Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
- Good interpersonal skills and able to work in a team-oriented multi-cultural environment, with strong personal values aligned with WorldFish's mission and values.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Previous experience working for international development and/or research organizations, NGOs or UN agencies is highly desirable.
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position and WorldFish offers a competitive remuneration package including comprehensive benefits (but not limited to) insurance coverage for staff and eligible dependents, employer provident fund contribution, paid leave, and others. The duration of the contract will initially be for a three-year period with possibility for extension, depending on funding and performance.
How to Apply
Your application must include:
- A copy of your curriculum vitae,
- A cover letter which addresses key requirements stated above; and
- Contact information of three professional referees who may be contacted if you are short-listed for the position.
To be considered, applications must be submitted by no later than 23:59 (MYT), 11 October 2025.
Location: The post holder will be based in Abu Hammad, Ash Sharqīyah, Egypt.
The screening will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applicants for WorldFish positions, we appreciate all interest, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Our Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Over 40% of WorldFish staff is women with some 30 nationalities represented and contributing to its dynamic multicultural work environment. WorldFish is committed to promoting a work environment where diversity and inclusion are valued and we seek to have gender balance in the organization. We aim to also seek balance across other diversity dimensions.
People in WorldFish are treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnicity/race, national or social origin, disability, religion, political affiliation, age, family size, marital status or any other form of personal identity.
We are an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourage qualified women and men from developing nations to apply.