Procurement Assistant

Procurement Assistant (INT11298)

  • Location:
    Syria - Damascus - Southern Hub
  • Workplace Type:
    On-site
  • Hours:
    48
  • Salary:
    As per oxfam salary scale
  • Job Family:
    Property & Logistics
  • Division:
    International
  • Grade:
    National E1
  • Job Type:
    Fixed Term
  • Closing Date:
    14 November 2025
  • Country:
    Syria

 

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

 

Do you have Bachelor’s degree or High Secondary certificate in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field ?

 

Do you have Bachelor's degree holder with minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or logistics roles and processes, etc or a related role within the sector (as Supply Chain Assistant, Procurement Assistant, Logistics and Fleet Assistant, Operations Assistant etc) ?

 

Or Do you have High secondary education with minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or logistics roles and processes, etc or a related role within the sector (as Supply Chain Assistant, Procurement Assistant, Logistics and Fleet Assistant, Operations Assistant etc). ?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

 

The Role:

 

Oxfam {Syria } is looking for Procurement Assistant to To secure a perfect procurement process in the country office and southern hub according to Oxfam policies and procedures and address the properly related reports.
The Procurement Assistant supports the Senior Procurement Officer in ensuring efficient, transparent, and compliant procurement processes aligned with Oxfam’s policies, procedures, and ethical standards. The role involves administrative and operational tasks to ensure timely delivery of goods and services that enable effective program implementation.
Maintain good relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders by following Oxfam values. 

 

What we are looking for:

 

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

 

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

 

•Bachelor’s degree or High Secondary certificate in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
•Bachelor's degree holder with minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or logistics roles and processes, etc or a related role within the sector (as Supply Chain Assistant, Procurement Assistant, Logistics and Fleet Assistant, Operations Assistant etc).

or High secondary education with minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or logistics roles and processes, etc or a related role within the sector (as Supply Chain Assistant, Procurement Assistant, Logistics and Fleet Assistant, Operations Assistant etc).
•Demonstrated Experience in handling procurement requests and processes, supported by employer references or certifications.
•Proven experience in preparing and managing purchase orders, bid analysis sheets, and supplier contracts.
•experience in creating and maintaining procurement tracking systems.
•Understanding the context of Syria through Experience working with local suppliers, and other logistics partners in Syria.

•Experience in supplier selection, vendor negotiations, and vendor performance evaluation.
•Demonstrated ability to prepare and analyze financial quotes or cost comparisons (e.g., samples of financial work completed in past job roles).
•Experience in managing multiple procurement requests simultaneously within tight deadlines.
•Ability to work under pressure and respond to multiple procurement requests with tight deadlines
•Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment

 

We offer:

 

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

 

 

How to apply:

 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  

 

 

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

 

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

 

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

 

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

 

About us

 

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

 

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

 

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

 

To do that:

  • We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
  • We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
  • We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

 

 

 

 
 
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Syria - Damascus - Southern Hub
Farabi Street, Damascus, Syria
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