Senior Procurement and Supplies Officer - lringa Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority

From The Guardian, 6th Dec 2016

lringa Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (IRUWASA) is a Government Institution which has the duty of providing potable water and sanitation services at affordable prices to the residents of lringa Municipality for enhancing their health and quality of life. In order to achieve the compact objectives, IRUWASA now seeks applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians who are self-motivated, hardworking, honest and committed to their work to fill the following position:-

Senior Procurement and Supplies Officer

Reports to : Head of Procurement and Supplies Management Unit

Duties and Responsibilities
i) To prepare tender documents and assist in the administration of procurement contracts.
(ii) To prepare annual procurement plans and coordinates all procurement/purchasing activities of the Authority.
(iii) To identify salvageable, usable, disposable, obsolete and salvageable Items for actions by the Board of survey.
(iv) To make follow up on receiving, storing and distribution of all stock Items.
(v) To create receipts, issue vouchers, raise bills, process store requisitions, make inventory verifications and stocks replenishments.
(vi) To plan and forecast supplies requirements.
(vii) To track inventory so as to ensure IRUWASA has the right and enough amount of stock to meet customer needs and avoid overstocking.
(viii) To manage inventory documentation with accurate records on quality, quantity, type and any other characteristics of the Inventory.
(ix) To supervise stock taking of all materials movable and Immovable fixed asset
(xl To review, formulate and update changes in supplies policies of the Authority for final decision.
(xi) To establish effective inventory control and material management policies and procedures and ensure their Implementation.
(xii) To prepare stores weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
(xiii) To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Academic Qualifications, Age Limit and Work Experience
University Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma majoring in Materials Management or Procurement, Supplies Management or Procurement and Logistics Management or Supply Chain Management and must be Certified Supplies Professional (CSP) or Certified Procurement andSupplies Professional (CPSP)
The candidate must be registered by the Procurement and Supplies Professional and Technician Board (PSPTB) as an Approved Procurement and Supplies Officer.
Not less than four (4) years work experience in a relevant field.
M Good interpersonal, communication skills and knowledge In any inventory Management computer package.
Age between 30 and 45 years.

Tenure of Appointment and Remuneration
According to IRUWASA Salary Scale : IWAS 7
Appointment will be on contractual terms (Three years) renewable upon good work performance.

Application Instructions
GENERAL CONDITIONS: All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contacts, postal address, e-mail and telephone/mobile numbers. Applicants should indicate names and contact addresses of at least three referees. Applicants must attach their relevant copies of academic and professional certificates, Form IV and Form VI National Examination certificates and birth certificates. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. All applications should be sent to IRUWASA by hand, registered post. EMS and DHL not later than 30th December, 2016. All applications should be addressed to:•

The Managing Director,

lringa Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority,

P.O. BOX 570,

IRINGA.

NOTE: WOMEN ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.