Management Coordinator, Jobs in Uganda, at Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) - 2015

Job Summary:

The URCS Supply Chain Management Coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing warehousing, fleet management and procurement / disposal plans, undertake processes forthe procurement of goods, works and services for URC in accordance with the approved financial budget, PPDA procurement framework and special requirements of Funding Agencies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

·Develop and coordinate a plan for procurement and disposal requirements of URC in accordance with the requirements of PPDA Regulations, Funding agencies and sound procurement practice.

·Technically support the functioning of the Contracts Committee and provide adequate, timely and correct information to the committee, to ensure implementation of procurement processes in accordance with established procurement guidelines.

·Adopt and implement the frameworks for use with procurement and disposal methods, prepare and draft Bidding Documents and request for Proposals including Statement of Requirements and Terms of Reference; and other Solicitation and Disposal Documentsin accordance with PPDA procurement regulations and other guidelines.

·Design, implement and monitor asystem for contract management in the procurement processand provide technical support to user departments in contract management, in accordance with PPDA regulations

·Develop and implement procurement reporting systems and records for URC management and PPDA and other stakeholders, in accordance with URC reporting guidelines and PPDA regulations and other funding agencies; and maintain working links with PPDA.

·Provide direction and advice on procurement matters to Procurement and Disposal unit and create a link between the PDU and URC Management in line with PPDA guidelines.

·Develop and maintain reliable records on the procurement and disposal activities in URC.

·Initiate the Planning, preparation and review of all URC staff travel and transport logistics and requirements budget in line with the URC Finance and accounting policies

·Develop, appraise, support and maintain a competent & motivated team” through giving constructive feedback, coaching and mentoring, in accordance with the human resources manual

·Steer the implementation of policies and standard operating guidelines for transport and travel and provide administrative and logistical support to staff and visitors.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·The ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Procurement, Law, Economics, Business Administration or Public Administration with post graduate studies in related field; A Professional Qualification in Procurement (MCIPS); Training in; Procurement and logistics management, CIPS is added advantage; Computer literate.

·Five or more years of managing the procurement function in public, parastatal or private organizations.

·Good knowledge of; Budgeting and budgetary control Financial analysis; Public procurement and disposal of public assets; Asset management; Fleet management; Security management; Contracting for goods and services; Procurement processes in DFID, USAID, Donor funded projects and EU guidelines

·Excellent communication;strong inter-personal and Leadership skills;

·Possess a high degree of integrity, fidelity, judgment

·Negotiation skills

·Assets management skills

·Excellent analytical skills

·Possess the ability to identify critical financial issues, capacity to pay attention to detail,

·Good planning Skills

·Good interpersonal, communication skills, Problem solving skills

Mode of application:

All candidates who desire to join the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement should send their filled application forms, download here and E-mail to: vacancies@redcrossug.org

or mail via post to:

The Interim Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society,

P.O. Box 494,

Kampala, Uganda.

Deadline: Friday 28th November 2014 by 5.00pm.