Job Title: Technical Team Leader Organisation: Kainiu Investments Limited…
Procurement Auditor at IPA Africa Ltd in Uganda
IPA Africa Ltd. is currently expanding and securing new contracts in a range of fields, which is why we are looking for International and local specialists in the following area:
Assignments may range from 2-18 months, depending on the contract granted.
Background
Since its founding in 1981 International Procurement Agency has become one of the leading organizations in providing superior supply, procurement, consultancy services and emergency response to principals in all parts of the developing world on a strictly independent basis. The focus is on public procurement and supply chain in developing countries and emergency situations.
Since March 2009 the IPA Group has opened an office in East Africa. IPA Africa Ltd is registered as a limited liability company in Uganda. The IPA Group established this office due to the growing need for professional and high standard quality procurement services on the African Continent. IPA Africa is focusing on East, Central and Southern-Africa and will be involved in procurement, supply (trade) and consultancy. The African sister company works together with the IPA Group to fulfill the needs of its clients and has gathered significant experience in both local and international procurement over the last 2 years. The local representation in East Africa helps IPA to work very closely with the local NGOs and suppliers, which adds value to IPA clients in the region. The vision of IPA Africa is to grow in the field of supply chain and procurement services and to become the leader in the region. Moreover, the company aims at improving procurement practices in the region by building capacity both of its clients, its national employees and the local partners and suppliers. Therefore IPA Africa is, next to its fixed staff, creating a large network of international and local supply chain and procurement specialists to support the consulting side of its business and enlarge its mother company’s network.
Most of IPA’s clients are public organizations, like NGOs, Finance Institutions, World Bank, National Governments and related institutions and United Nations. (for more info please refer to www.ipaafrica.com)
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
· Minimum 5 years (preferably > 10) of experience in procurement auditing
· Auditing experience in Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Malawi and/ or Zambia
· Masters’ degree from an Internationally Recognized University in a relevant field (minimum qualification)
· Fluency in English required; Fluency French requested- High commitment to quality of work to be proven
How to apply:
Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit a detailed CV in the WorldBank format provided on the IPA website (http://www.ipaafrica.com/opportunities-consulting), together with a cover letter explaining how they are suited for the position. Please do not include certificates and other additional documents. Applications should be emailed to hr@ipaafrica.com , with the specialty clearly indicated in the subject line. IPA will only contact and give feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Note: IPA Africa is building a database of experts, but will ALWAYS contact the consultants before including them in any bidding documents.