Office of the Prime Minister Jobs Vacancy- Procurement Officer

Job Title: Procurement Officer
SALARY: Attractive
TERMS: 2 years contract, renewable
AGE: 25-45 years
REPORTS TO: Deputy Director Administration

DUTIES:
• Liases with end users and prepares draft procurement plans.
• Verifies and organizes documents relating to procurement
• Verifies procurement and disposal requisitions and organizes related documents of procurement and disposal records.
• Participates in the evaluation of bids as and when assigned
• Compiles procurement requirements and documentations on a timely basis
• Enters authorized transactions on the system for further processing and producing required reports
• Guides suppliers on procurement procedures
• Liaises with accounts section to ensure availability of procurement funds and timely payments.
• Any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Job requirement

QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
• A Ugandan National holding an Honors Bachelor's Degree in Either Procurement and Logistics or Procurement and Supply Chain Management from a recognized University /Institution or related field.
• Post Graduate Training/Qualifications in
Procurement, Logistics or related field is desirable.
• 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.
• A minimum experience of 2 years in a reputable organization will be a requirement

Experience years: 2

How to apply

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts existing at the Northern Uganda Youth Development Centre (NUYDC) under the UK-Post Conflict Development Programme funded by the Department of International Development (DFID).
Applications should bear the title of the post one is applying for. Applicants should attach all the necessary supporting documents and recent passport size photographs. Only Qualifications from recognized institutions will be considered. For all posts marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.

Applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials and at least two competent referees, one of whom MUST be from your current or previous employer should be addressed to;

The Permanent Secretary,
Office of the Prime Minister, Postal Building,
6th Floor Yusuf Lule Road
P.O. Box 341, Kampala

To reach him not later than Monday 28th March, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Note: Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Any form of canvassing shall automatically lead to disqualification of a candidate.