UNICEF Uganda Jobs Vacancies (United Nations)- Only Ugandans should apply

Job title: Procurement Assistant
Grade: GS 6
Number of Positions: Two
Duty Station: Kampala
Type of Contract and duration: - Fixed Term (One year with possible extension)
- Temporary Appointment (Six months)
Purpose of the post:
Under the direct guidance of the Supply Manager, the Procurement Assistant undertakes local procurement functions and assists in the day to day operations of supply. This includes local procurement of supplies and equipment (S+E) in accordance with competitive bidding process; conducting regular market research to keep up-date the data base of reliable suppliers and alternate sources of supplies for all ranges of commodities utilized by the organization; Following up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of S + E to recipients, and create and ensure prompt payments to suppliers; Verifying invoices ensuring that quantities, prices and conditions on supplies invoiced, are in accordance with the Local Purchase Orders; Preparing correspondence on supply matters and on queries from Supply Division, NYHQ and other Field Offices; Regularly up-dating bid file, local procurement Supply Requisition (SRQ) files and LPO chronological file; Preparing proposals and recommendations for CRC consideration, where purchase value exceeds US $50,000 per transaction; Giving input to monthly report on procurement status, for the benefit of programme sections, technical clusters and management;
Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:
 Diploma in Business Studies/Commerce or equivalent qualifications.
 Three years experience in a Supply/Procurement work environment preferably in UN or other large organizations.
 Fluency in English required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.
 Good analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
 Good communication and networking skills
 Self-awareness and self-regulation and team work.
 Computer skills, including internet navigation and use of various office applications.
 Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
Eligibility Criteria
1. ONLY Ugandan Nationals will be considered
2. UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff; qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
3. Applications will be considered only if accompanied by an updated CV and P11 form, as well as the most recent performance evaluation report.
4. If applications are sent by email, please use this order to name your file attachments: Firstname_Lastname followed by document e.g. Gold_MukasaP11 or Gold_MukasaCV or Gold_MukasaApplication.
5. UNICEF is a smoke free environment.
6. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing date for applications: 13 December 2010. Applicants interested in the above position should send their resume to:
Human Resource Specialist, UNICEF Kampala, Uganda,
Plot 9, George Street, PO Box 7047, Kampala Uganda
Via email to: ugderecruit@unicef.org