PROCUREMENT Jobs Vacancies and Employment in Uganda Goverment

Job Title: PROCUREMENT OFFICER
REF : HRM/EOC/2010/13 Salary : Uganda Government ScaleU4
Reports to: Under Secretary-Finance and Administration

Minimum Qualifications
(i) An Honors Bachelors Degree in Either in Procurement and Supply Chain / Logistics Management from a recognized University/ Institution.
Or Commerce (Management option with procurement as a subject) or Business Administration / Studies (Management option with procurement as a subject) or Sciences or Humanities plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management obtained from a recognized University/ Institution. Or Full professional qualification in procurement related discipline like Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or International Supplies Management (ISM) from a recognized / accredited Examining Institution.
(ii) Post graduate qualifications in Procurement and Supplies Management will be an added advantage.
(iii) A minimum of two (2) years working experience at the level of a Procurement Officer in Government or equivalent experience in a reputable organization,
(iv) The following Competencies are required:
a. Procurement and logistics management
b. Communicating effectively
c. Computer Literacy
d. Ethics and Integrity

Duties and Responsibilities
(i) Liaising with end users and preparing procurement plans, (ii) Verifying and organizing documents relating to procurement, (iii) Verifying procurement and disposal requisitions and organizing related documents
(iv)Participating in the evaluation bids
(v) Compiling he procurement requirements and documentation on a timely basis. (vii) viii) Entering authorized transactions on the integrated financial management system for further processing.
(xi) Guiding suppliers on procurement procedures.
(xii)Liaising with accounts unit to ensure availability of procurement funds and timely payment.procurement funds and timely payment, (xiii) Compiling and submitting periodic reports, (xiv) Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
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Handwritten applications should be submitted with the following attachments in triplicate; Public Service Form 3 (2008), detailed CVs, certified copies of academic transcripts, certificates and two referees (one being the employer).

The forms are obtainable from the Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development; Public Service Commission, Farmers House, Kampala; Equal Opportunities Commission Offices, Luthuli Close Plot 7, Bugolobi; District Service Commission Offices and the Public Service Commission Website, www.psc.go.ug.

Applications addressed to The Secretary, Equal Opportunities Commission, P.O. Box 7136 Kampala, should be submitted to the Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development, Simbamanyo House, Plot 2 Lumumba Avenue, Second Floor, Security Registry or posted to P.O. Box 7136 Kampala, Not later than 22nd October 2010
The post you are applying for, together with the job reference should be indicated on the right hand top corner of the envelope.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.