Procurement Officer job vacancy at Uganda Communications Commission

Job Title:Procurement Officer

Reports to Procurement specialist

Role
Assist the functioning of the procurement and disposal Unit (PDU) of the commission and carry out general duties related to supporting the procurement processes, administration and records at the PDU.

Key Result areas
Obtain and summarize information from user departments for incorporation to the UCC procurement and Disposal Plan and participate in all activities involved in the procurement cycle.
Assist in drafting bidding documents for review by the procurement Specialist and Manager, Procurement and Disposal Unit.
Prepare and sort approved documents for review by the evaluation team, negotiations team and contracts committee; and disseminate the documents
Obtain copies of approved bidding documents and maintain a register of bids issued, bids received and arrange for the bid opening ceremonies.

Qualifications
Degree in Procurement or Logistics management /supply chain management from a recognized University.
Professional qualification in procurement, Logistics or Supply chain management will be an added advantage
Must have to be computer Literate

Experience and Knowledge
At least three (3) years experience in procurement

Character
Good Communication and Interpersonal skills, team player, high degree of integrity, and ability to work independently.

Benefits
The successful candidate for the advertised position will sign a 3-year renewable contract with the commission.
very attractive package will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with his/her qualifications and previous work experience.

Mode of Application
Interested candidates should deliver applications indicating their telephone, email addresses accompanied with the following documents:
Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating two professional and one character referees, members of Uganda Communications Commission shall not be accepted as referees.
Copies of certificates, testimonials, cited in the CV.

Applications should be submitted to the following address not later than 5:00pm on
26th August 2011 to:

The Director/Human Resources and Administration
uganda Communications Commission,
UCC House
Plot 42-44 Spring Road, Bugolobi
P.O Box 7376, Kampala.

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