Procurement Specialist Job in Uganda

Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Department: Directorate of Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation

Reports to: Commissioner, Monitoring and Evaluation

Role: To Prepare, implement and monitor contracts and agreements with Project partners, suppliers, and Consultants following set policies and procedures

Duties and responsibilities

1. Develop procurement plans and budgets for all procurement activities

2. Prepare bids and pre – qualification documents and solicit for purchase quotations of goods, and services

3. Prepare and finalize contracts and agreements with Project Partners, Suppliers and Consultants

4. Monitor the implementation of Project partners / Consultants / and suppliers’ work plans and contracts following contract agreements

5. Provide technical input for procurement processes (e.g. Terms of Reference and contract evaluation)

6. Receive, validate and submit payment requests and requisitions in line with finance guidelines

7. Prepare and submit quarterly, semi-annual and annual procurement reports following set reporting guidelines

Minimum specifications

The successful candidate must have; 1. A Bachelor’s (hons) degree in Procurement, Public Administration, or Business Administration from a recognized University.2. CPA membership. 3. A Minimum of five years’working experience in the procurement function.4. Knowledge and proven experieicne of applying the Government’s PPDA Act. 5. Computer literacy in MS Office packages. 6. Good communication (oral and written), interpersonal and teamwork skills. 7. Capacity to work under minimal supervision

If you believe you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please send your application to the address below not later than 4.00 p.m, Monday 9th May 2011. Provide a detailed CV demonstrating possession of the job requirements, current position, names and addresses of three referees, copies of professional/Academic documents, email address, and day time telephone contact.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

THE DIRECTOR,

PILA Consultants,

P.O. Box 9092, Kampala

Plot 649 Nanfumbambi Road, KikoniMakerere West

Tel: +256-312 275 892, Mob: +256-779-291617

E-mail: pila2consultants@gmail.com