Procurement Officer MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT

MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT
VACANCIES IN TECHNICAL SUPPORT UNITS AND WATER AND SANITATION DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES (WSDFs)

Introduction:
The Ministry of Water and Environment seeks to recruit specialists and Social Scientists in the Technical Support Units (TSUs) to reinforce its roles in monitoring and implementation of its mandate with Local Governments. Successful candidates should be ready to serve in any region of the country. Assignments will be one and half (11/2) years renewable contract and specialists can be posted to work in any part of Country. At the same time the Ministry has vacancies existing under the four Water and Sanitation Development Facilities (WSDFs) requiring urgent filling. Interested candidates with the requisite experience, qualifications and skills should submit their applications inclusive of curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and 3 referees to Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment not later than Tuesday, 15th November 2011. Applicants should provide reference with day time telephone contacts.

Job reference: MWE/WSDF1/2011
Job Title: Procurement Officer
Number of vacancies: 4
Reports to: Regional WSDF Branch Manager
Role: Assist the functioning of the delegated Procurement and Disposal Unit (PDU) at the Water and Sanitation Development Facility to carry-out general duties related to supporting the procurement process, administration and records management at the delegated PDU.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1) Assist WSDF regional branch in preparation of procurement plans and subsequent incorporation to the overall Ministry of Water and Environment Procurement and Disposal Plans and participate in all activities involved in the procurement cycles.
2) Assist in drafting and review of bidding documents.
3) Prepare and submit bidding documents to Contracts Committee for approval.
4) Issue approved bid documents to approved providers.
5) Obtain copies of approved bidding documents and maintain a register of bids issued, bids received and arrange for the bid openings and ensure that all notices are appropriately publicized.
6) Manage evaluation of bids and submit the reports to Contracts Committee for approval.
7) Manage the delegated PDU archive of records system by among other things filing all relevant documents sequentially to ensure quick retrieval of information.
8) Ensure that contract management reports are in place.
9) Liaise with the MWE PDU on all procurement matters related to the WSDF regional branch.
10) Carry-out any other duties as may be directed by the Regional Branch ‘Manager.
Requirement:

Qualification:
• Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management/or Supply Chain Management from a recognized University.
• Professional qualification in procurement, logistics or supply chain management will be an added advantage.

Experience and Knowledge:
• At least two (2) years experience in procurement in a reputable organization.
• Knowledge and experience in local and central government procurement procedures will be an added advantage.
Salary: - USD/month
How to apply:

Note:

Only candidates that will meet the experience and academic criteria will be considered. Interested candidates who do not meet the criteria need not apply.
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
Independent reference checks will be carried out.
Original certificates will be required for verification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If not contacted the candidate should consider his/her application unsuccessful.
Applications can be hand delivered to the office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment, Port Bell Road, Plot 21/28. Luzira, Kampala, or can be sent by post c/o P.O. Box 20026 Kampala, Uganda.