PROCUREMENT OFFICER

The Public procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) derives its mandate from PPDA Act No.1 and PPDA Regulations No. 70 of 2003. Under these laws PPDA is mandated to formulate policies and regulate Public Procurement and Disposal Practices of all Procuring and Disposing Entities (PDEs)

The PPDA is seeking to recruit a qualified, competent and highly motivated Ugandan to fill the following post.

PROCUREMENT OFFICER (1 POST)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reports to the Manager, Finance and Administration and carries out the following duties:

* Carry out procurement and disposal planning for the Authority and coordinate the department plans and overall organizational procurement plan with full understanding of the vision, mission and strategies of the Authority. * Manage, coordinate and monitor the Authority’s procurement and disposal functions in line with the PPDA Act. * Liaise with the Procurement agent on all procurements above the micro threshold. * Maintain records on all procurements and disposals. * Review and advise on end –user specs on all procurement/disposal requisitions. * Continuously review procurement and disposal procedures and propose revision based on the previous analysis. * Administer the verification and processing of all requisitions according to the budget and relevance of need to the operations of the Authority. * Prepare advertisements of bid opportunities. * Maintain a providers list. * Implement all the recommendations of the procurement agent. * Monitor procurement expenditure vis-a-vis the budget. * Periodically make presentations on procurement and disposal matters to EXCO or Management. * Prepare the monthly procurement and disposal reports. * Provides professional procurement advice to Management. * Handle any other procurement and disposal responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

* A degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Economics, Law, Commerce, Social Sciences or Engineering or equivalent. * A recognized procurement professional qualification like CIPS or NEVI. * Three years relevant working experience in a reputable public organization. * Working knowledge of Uganda’s Public Procurement System. * Ability to work under tight timelines system and with minimal supervision.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Computer skills. * Negotiation skills. * Good interpersonal skills. * Problem solving skills. * Ability to work under pressure. * High level of integrity. * Communication skills – verbal and written.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:

Full time employee on a 3 year renewable contract and an attractive salary package.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: * Envelopes should be clearly marked “Application for the Post of Procurement Officer “ * Only short listed candidates will be contacted. * Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification. * 3 professional references are required. Independent reference checks will be conducted. * A detailed CV including a hand-written application letter, copies of academic certificates and 2 current photographs of the applicant should be submitted to:

The Executive Director,

Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority,

5th Floor, Nakasero Towers

Plot 37/39, Nakasero Road

P.O. Box 3925

KAMPALA

Not later than 11th August 2011 at 5.00 p.m.