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The Seychelles Defence Forces invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following position:

Position: Procurement Officer

Duty Station: Seychelles Defence Forces Headquarters, Bel Eau

Job Description

The Procurement Officer will be responsible for supporting procurement and contract management processes within the Seychelles Defence Forces, ensuring that procurement activities and contract administration are carried out efficiently, transparently, and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Prepare and process procurement requests in line with approved procedures and requirements.
• Assist in sourcing quotations, preparing tender documents, and evaluating supplier submissions.
• Maintain accurate procurement and contract management records, correspondence, and supporting documents.
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and internal departments to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, monitoring, and administering contracts in line with approved terms and conditions.
• Monitor contract performance, procurement timelines, deliveries, invoices, and payment documentation.
• Ensure compliance with procurement laws, contract requirements, regulations, policies, and internal controls.
• Prepare procurement and contract management updates and reports for the Procurement Manager as required.
• Perform any other related duties assigned by the Procurement Manager.

Benefits

Remuneration will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and requirements

• Master’s degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; or
• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Accounting, or a relevant field; or
• Diploma in Procurement or a relevant field, plus four years of satisfactory working experience as an Assistant Procurement Officer; or
• Certificate in Public Procurement, plus five years of relevant satisfactory working experience as an Assistant Procurement Officer.

How To Apply

Interested candidate(s) are requested to Sign-up or login to apply now or candidates are invited to submit their curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, and references to the Director General, SDF Headquarters, Bel Eau, or by email to [email protected].

For further information, please contact: 4224070

Closing Date: 20th July 2026

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.