SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER , Iganga District Local Government, Uganda

IGANGA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL JOB TITLE: SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER (RE-ADVERTISED) SALARY SCALE: U3 REPORTS TO: TOWN CLERK RESPONSIBLE FOR PROCUREMENT OFFICFR Job Purpose: To coordinate, monitor and provide technical support in the implementation of Procurement and Disposal of assets function for the Local Government to ensure value for money.  Key Outputs: Goods and services procured in a timely and cost-effective manner; Adherence to procurement regulations (Government or Donor) enforced. Bidding documents and contracts prepared; Appropriate systems, procedures and guidelines for procurement secretariat and contracts committee developed; Bids for high value and specialized procurement and disposals evaluated; Approved contracts prepared, administered and issued and Liaison with suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services done.

Requirement: An Honors Bachelors Degree in Procurement/Purchasing and Supplies or Business Administration (with a bias in Procurer and Supplies) or Commerce (with a bias in Procurement and Supplies), plus a post graduate Diploma in Public Procurer Management from a recognized institution. Or full Professional qualification in Supply Chain Management (CIPS) plus a post graduate Diploma in Public Procurement Management from a recognized awarding Institution. Should have at least three (3) years of relevant working experience a procurement officer from a public or reputable organization.

Experience: 3

How to apply: Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts in Iganga District Local Government. Interested persons should obtain application forms PSC Form 3 (Revised 2008) in triplicate from the Secretaries of District Service Commissions. Serving Officers should route their applications through their heads of department. Handwritten applications are also accepted. Only photocopies of academic qualifications should be certified. CVs and any other relevant documents, as well as recent passport size photographs should be attached to each form. Closing date will be 4 weeks from date of advert. Applications should be addressed to the Secretary District Service Commission Iganga District P.O. Box 358, Iganga.