Jobs at Office of The Prime Minister in Uganda

Job Title: Procurement Officer
Job Purpose:
To assist the procurement specialist in supervision of community procurements in local governments and provide hands on support to the entities to ensure that efficient and effective procurement is archived

Key Result Areas:
• Support Districts in preparation and integration of procurement plans and monitor its progress/ adherence to key benchmarks
• Implementation support to district, sub-county and community level stakeholders to ensure compliance with relevant laws/ regulations/guidelines in order to achieve sub project objectives

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support local Governments in the development and integration of their Procurement Plans
• Support district to ensure that implementation of their procurement plans is in accordance with set benchmarks and guidelines
• Participate in training sessions to build capacity of local governments, extended participatory Research Appraisal
Person Specifications:
• Honors degree from a reputable University in Procurement/ supply chain logistics management, economics, commerce, law, engineering
• Post graduate qualification in procurement/ logistics or related field will be an added advantage
• At least 3 years continuous experience in procurement in large public / private sector projects

Appointment:
Initial Term of two years

How to apply:
Applications are invited for the above post and should be addressed to:

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

Deadline: 5: pm on 3rd January 2012