MANAGER , PROCUREMENT National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS)

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MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE. ANIMAL INDUSTRY & FISHERIES

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY SERVICES (NAADS)
VACANCIES IN THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY SERVICES (NAADS) SECRETARIAT

The National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) was established through an Act of Parliament (2001) of which three organs; the Secretariat, the Board and Farmers Forum were established.
In order to ensure policy implementation and operationalisation of the strategic plans of the organisation, meet the national strategic objectives embedded in the National Development Plan (NDP) in the context of the Agricultural Sector Development Strategy and Investment Plan (DSIP), and achieve Prosperity For All (PFA), the National Agricultural Advisory Services Board now invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following positions at the NAADS Secretariat.

3. MANAGER , PROCUREMENT (1)
Reports to: Executive Director Purpose: Manage the procurement of goods, works and services of the organization
Functions:
i. Prepare a procurement plan in line with the organization’s work plans and budgets.
ii. Ensure that the procurement plan is reviewed and updated during implementation of organization activities.
iii. Provide framework and guidelines for policies and procedures on procurement for use by Local Governments in accordance with Government and donor regulation and guidelines
iv. Lead person in the
i. implementation of
ii. procurement guidelines.
iii. Assure the provision of
iv. technical back-up and support to the procurement units at Local Government levels.
v. Liaise with appropriate professional bodies to define standards and specification for bid documents for the goods and services.
vi. Work and provide Secretariat to the contracts committee:
vii. Prepare bid documents for high’ value and highly specialized procurements
viii. Responsible for contract administration including preparation of contracts and issuing approved contracts
ix. Provide technical guidance to other departments on matters related to procurement.
x. Work with Planning Monitoring and Evaluation department to draw up and monitor implementation of procurement guidelines for goods and services at district and sub-county levels
xi. Liaise with Finance and Accounts to ensure availability of procurement funds and timely payment to suppliers.
xii. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirement:

Specifications:
• Bachelors degree in any of the following; Procurement and Logistics Management, Commerce, Business Administration, Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Full membership to a professional body like CIPS.
• Masters degree in related field will be added advantage.
• At least 7 years relevant experience 3 of which must have been as head of procurement unit demonstrated in the management of complex procurement of goods and services in Multi Donor and government funded projects/ organizations.

Salary: - USD/month
How to apply:

Applications with detailed curriculum vitae, recent Passport size photograph, names & addresses of two referees and the applicant’s day time telephone contact should be sent between 8.30 a.m-5.00 p.m to:

The Chairman, NAADS Board of Directors, Plot 5 Kyadondo Road Legacy Towers, Block B, Nakasero

P.O. Box 25235, Kampala-
Uganda ‘

Applications should be submitted not later than 9th December, 2011 at 2.00 p.m. Applicants who meet the specifications will be contacted within seven days. Any form of canvassing will disqualify.

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