CONSULTANT IN LOGISTICS AND PROCUREMENT

Uganda Management Institute (UMI) is a Management Development Institution with a mission "to excel in developing sustainable management capacity". It provides management training, consultancy and research services in response to the demands of the public, private, and NGO sectors. In addition to short performance improvement management skills development courses, the Institute offers high quality career development management courses at Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Higher Degree Levels. The Institute's activities are currently carried out at the main campus in Kampala and its Outreach Centers in Mbarara, Gulu and Mbale.

In order to carry out its functions efficiently and effectively, the Institute seeks to recruit suitably qualified persons in the full time posts below:

1. CONSULTANT IN LOGISTICS AND PROCUREMENT (2 POSITIONS)
2. DUTY STATION: KAMPALA
3. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR BOTH POSTS:
(i) Develop training programmes,
(ii) Market UMI training programmes.
(iii) Develop training materials and case studies,
(iv) Facilitate on training programmes of the Institute.
(v) Evaluate the impact of training given to participants.
(vi) Conduct research and publish.
(vii) Carry out consultancy services to UMI Clients,
(viii) Supervise students carrying out research projects as part of their training,
(ix) Perform other duties as may be required from time to time.

Job requirement

4. JOB REQUIREMENTS:
(i) Applicants should have a relevant Masters Degree from a recognized University or Institution.
(ii) An honors first degree in a related field is required
(iii) Applicants with a relevant professional qualifications like CIPS, CIM will have an added advantage
(iv) At least two years' teaching in a University or other Institutions of higher learning will be an added advantage but those with substantial managerial experience gained with reputable organizations will be considered.
(v) Computer knowledge is required.
(vi) Ability to deliver high quality training in a wide range of fields to adult learners.
5. REWARDS AND OTHER TERMS OF SERVICE
Successful candidates will, on being confirmed in appointment, be offered five-year renewable contracts, a competitive basic salary complemented by housing allowance, medical allowance, transport allowance and an attractive gratuity scheme. Staff are also provided with support for continuous personal development.

How to apply

6. MODE OF APPLICATION:
Applications with comprehensive typed CVs, certified copies of transcripts and certificates together with the applicant's telephone contact, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees should be received by the address below not later than 5.00pm Friday 12, August 2011.

The Human Resource and Administration Manager
Uganda Management Institute
Plot 44 - 52 Jinja Road
P. O. Box 20131 KAMPALA
Tel: 259722/ 265139/ 265140/265138
Fax No. 259581 E-mail: admin@umi.ac.ug