Procurement Officer - Mwanza Urban Water and Sanitation Authority (MWAUWASA)

Mwanza Urban Water and Sanitation Authority (MWAUWASA) is one of the competitively best Authorities in the Tanzanian water and sanitation sector supplying potable water and efficient sanitation services for the residents of Mwanza City and its suburbs.
The Authority is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced, dynamic and motivated Tanzanians to fill the understated vacancies that currently exist in the Authority:

2: Procurement Officer (2 POSTS)

Appointing Authority: Employment Committee of the Board
Employment Terms: Contract of Unspecified Period
Responsible to: Assistant Manager - Procurement Management
Subordinates: Procurement Assistants
Salary Scale: MWAUWASA's Salary Scale of MAS 7 or MAS 8

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a Degree or Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Logistics; Must be registered with PSPBT as Graduate
Procurement and Supplies Professional; At least three years relevant working experience; Conversant with relevant computer packages such as MS Excel; and,
He/She should not be above 45years.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists in the preparation of Annual Procurement Plan of the Authority;
Seeks and obtains relevant information from relevant user departments/sections to ensure there is clarity in the specifications to meet the expectations of the Authority;
Collaborates with relevant user departments/sections to continually monitor, examine and re-evaluate existing procurement
contracts and suggests solutions or remedies;
Maintains accurate records of purchases and pricing;
Checks and prepares statements of requirements;
Proposes to the head of Procurement Management proper procurement and disposal by tender procedures by the merits of each procurement activity; •
Prepares tendering documents;
Prepares advertisements of tender opportunities;
Prepare contract documents;
Issue approved contract documents;
Maintains and archives records of the procurement and disposal process;
Maintains a list or register of all contracts awarded;
Forms part of the secretariat to the Tender Board and may be called from time to time to perform the duties of the Secretary of the Tender board;
Prepares monthly reports for the tender board;
Performs any other duties as may be assigned by his/her superiors.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Apply in handwriting, enclosing a certified detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates and letters from 2 referees; telephone
numbers and e-mail address so as to reach the undersigned not later than 15th August 2016. Application should be sent to
MWAUWASA as Registered mails by postal office, EMS or OHL. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. MWAUWASAis an equal opportunity employer.
THE MANAGING DIRECTOR,
MWANZA URBAN WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION AUTHORITY,
MAKONGORO ROAD,
P.O. BOX 317,
MWANZA.