08 May 2015

NGO Careers - Procurement Officer at ACDI/VOCA ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs



Project: Resiliency through Wealth, Agriculture,

and Nutrition in Karamoja (RWANU)


Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda


Reports to: Finance and Administrative Director


About USAID RWANU Project:


ACDI/VOCA is implementing the

USAID-funded PL 480 Title II Development Food Assistance Program entitled

“Resiliency through Wealth, Agriculture, and Nutrition in Karamoja (RWANU).” The

RWANU Program aims to reduce food insecurity among vulnerable rural populations

in selected sub-counties of Amudat, Moroto, Napak and Nakapiripirit. The

Program’s strategic objectives are (1) improved availability and access to food

and (2) reduced malnutrition in pregnant and lactating mothers and children

under five. The RWANU Program takes a preventive approach to reducing

malnutrition, focusing on the first 1,000 days of life when conditional food

rations will have the highest impact. RWANU promotes diversified livelihoods

strategies including linkages to market opportunities to ensure long-term food

security and resilience to food insecurity shocks.


Key Duties and Responsibilities: 


·        
Maintain

a database of suppliers and their terms and conditions of service.


·        
Upon

requisition of goods or services, call for quotations/ bids from suppliers.


·        
The

incumbent will be tasked to evaluate quotations/bids following ACDIA/OCA

procurement procedures.


·        
Make

recommendations on procurement to the Senior Management on the procurement of

goods and services.


·        
Call

for quotations for the provision of services by contractors and negotiate with

service providers on the terms of reference.


·        
Actively

communicate with vendors and ensure that a harmonious relationship exists

between them and ACDIA/OCA.


·        
Work

closely with service providers to ensure smooth provision of services to the

program.


·        
Work

in liaison with the administration officer, ensure optimal supply of

stationery, office equipment, furniture and other amenities for performance of

program work.


·        
Work

closely with the Uganda Revenue Authority in respect to imports and with the USAID

for tax exemption letters.


·        
Respond

to correspondences to the Program, of a routine nature as required by the

supervisor and Chief of Party from time to time.


·        
Ensure

all invoices are submitted for payment on time.


·        
Contribute

to the quarterly operational report.


·        
Perform

any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor


Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 


·        
The

ideal candidate should preferably hold a university degree in Procurement &

Logistics Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Management or Social

Sciences. A Postgraduate diploma in Procurement and Logistics from a reputable

institution will be an added advantage.


·        
A

minimum of five years working experience in Procurement with a similar

organization.


·        
Working

knowledge of USAID procurement guidelines


·        
Excellent

analytical and problem solving skills


·        
Excellent

negotiation skills


·        
Good

communication skills


·        
Computer

literacy with a good command of Word Processing and Spreadsheets


·        
Good

supervisory skills


·        
Excellent

interpersonal skills


All suitably qualified and interested

candidates who desire to work in the USAID RWANU Project should send their

applications (only by e-mail) addressed to the Human Resources Manager

attaching their application letters and CV to jobs@acdivocaug.biz


NB:

Women are encouraged to apply as ACDI/ VOCA is an equal opportunity employer.

Only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.




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