უმცროსი შესყიდვებისა და კონტრაქტების სპეციალისტი

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is pleased to announce a vacancy for the position of Junior Procurement and Contracting Specialist to support the GIZ Country Office in Georgia.

Location: Tbilisi, Georgia

Title of position: Junior Procurement and Contracting Specialist (Band 3)

Duration of employment: 12.2026 - 09.2027 (substitution for maternity leave)

Deadline for submitting applications: 01.11.2026

1. Key responsibilities:

Flight Ticket Management:

• Checks and handles the booking of flights with the contracted travel agency for GIZ colleagues and/or partners.
• Communicates with travel agency on overarching issues

Procurement of material goods and services:

• The specialist checks the requirements of the projects (Service Requests, BANF) for plausibility, corrects BANF and then releases BANF in SAP,
• prepares contracts/orders (purchase orders) for the procurement of material goods and services for the GIZ country office and projects on their behalf, in compliance with internal regulations, EU regulations, as well as the requirements of the GIZ Country Director and the GIZ HQ,
• conducts competitions / tenders for the purchase of material goods and services under guidance and in coordination with Procurement Specialist.
• records and monitors all responsible procurement processes in GIZ`s IT systems;
• maintains digital procurement files until contracts or orders are signed,
• handles complaints,
• communicates professionally with the contractors and customers,
• informs about the status of orders in the country and abroad,
• informs projects about the place and time of delivery,

Other / additional tasks

The specialist:

• takes on other activities and tasks on the instructions of the line manager

2. Required qualifications, competences and experience

• Qualifications and competences:
• Graduate in international relations, economics, business/public administration, development studies or a related field.
• Very good organizational skills, with the ability to manage several tasks in parallel, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
• Good analytical thinking and attention to detail, including the ability to work with qualitative information, data and documentation.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

Professional experience:

• Initial professional experience in procurement incl. flights and travel arrangements or a related field.

Other competencies:

• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote).
• Native-level Georgian; strong command of English (C1 written and spoken); knowledge of German or other relevant languages is an asset.
• High level of cultural sensitivity and a non-discriminatory, inclusive mindset.
• Willingness to learn, contribute to innovation and adapt to new challenges.
• Readiness to undertake duty travel as required.

The interested persons should send application documents in English (motivation letter and CV) no later than 01 November 2026 to the following e-Mail address: hr-georgia@giz.de

Please indicate the name of the vacancy you are applying for in the subject line: Junior Procurement and Contracting Specialist - GIZ Country Office in Georgia.

Mails without correct subject will not be considered.

By sending the application the candidate gives consent for the personal data processing for recruitment processes solely. GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourage persons with disabilities to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.