Procurement Associate,Jobs in Uganda, at One Acre Fund - 2015

One Acre Fund Uganda is seeking for qualified candidates

Position Title: Procurement Associate

Duty Station: Kamuli

Organization:One Acre Fund

Employment Type:Full Time Permanent

Application Deadline:30 November 2014

Contract details: Renewable contract subject to performance

Background Information:

One Acre Fund is a Non-profit working in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Malawi and Uganda that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. One Acre Fund invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a “market bundle” that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program has a proven impact – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre. We are growing quickly. In eight years, we have grown to serve 335,000 farm families with more than 1,500 full-time field staff.

Candidate Profile: Interested Applicants must meet the following criteria and requirements (all of equal importance):

1. Completion and good results in high school and College or University

2. Minimum 1 year work experience in the field of procurement or a similar field

3. Strong work ethic and ability to handle a demanding, pressurized environment

4. Ability to seek solutions to challenging problems and requests

5. Ability to work well with minimal supervision

6. Excellent organizational skills and customer service skills

7. Strong sense of ethics, honesty and integrity

8. Strong sense of accountability and responsibility

9. Excellent written and verbal communicator

10. Willing to work and reside in Kamuli, with some possible travel to Jinja and Kampala.

Procurement Associate Roles and Responsibilities

1. Record purchase requests from various districts and departments in One Acre Fund

2. Solicit market prices and bids from vendors for approval before order placement

3. Place purchase orders and follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services

4. Quality check item quality and quantity upon initial receive of delivery

5. Update and improve vendor database

6. Prepare and submit documentation for payment approval and for filing

7. Manage inventory in local store and keep accurate records

8. Fleet management logistical support during One Acre Fund input delivery periods to consist of coordinating with transporters, inspecting trucks and equipment, problem solving transport issues reported in the field

Career Growth and Development:

One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.

Location: The Procurement Assistant will work in our Kamuli office.

Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible

Compensation: Competitive Salary

Benefits: Performance based bonuses, airtime and small transportation allowances

Career development: Career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

Mode of application:

If you meet the qualifications, send a cover letter, education documents, your CV, and your salary expectations to office.kamuli@oneacrefund.org

no later than 30 November 2014.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; early submissions receive priority.

One Acre Fund Uganda is an equal opportunity employer; both women and men of integrity are invited to apply.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.