Job Title: Procurement Officer
Organisation: Population Secretariat
(Popsec)
(Popsec)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Head Finance and
Administration
Administration
About Popsec:
The Population Secretariat (Popsec) which is mandated to carry out
promotion, coordination, Advocacy, Monitoring and Evaluation of the
implementation of population programmes and activities in Uganda, is seeking
qualified and experienced individuals to fit the following vacant positions. The
positions are project based and located in Kampala but will require frequent
travelling to different parts of the country during field work.
promotion, coordination, Advocacy, Monitoring and Evaluation of the
implementation of population programmes and activities in Uganda, is seeking
qualified and experienced individuals to fit the following vacant positions. The
positions are project based and located in Kampala but will require frequent
travelling to different parts of the country during field work.
Job Summary: The Procurement
Officer will manage the acquisition of goods and services according to the laid
down policies and procedures and the relevant procurement and disposal Laws of
Uganda.
Officer will manage the acquisition of goods and services according to the laid
down policies and procedures and the relevant procurement and disposal Laws of
Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Takes lead of the procurement section.
- Plans, organizes and coordinates the
budget activities of the procurement section. - Coordinates with Head Finance and
Administration, Finance to ensure enforcement of procurement, as well as
adherence to budgetary provisions. - Develops and implements suppliers
selection process which is fair, transparent and in compliance with the
procurement regulations. - Develops and implements suppliers and prices
database. - Prepares standard documents to b e used in
connection with procurement of goods and services in the company. - Issues general guidance, advice and
assistance on specific issues to all departments undertaking procurement
of goods and services for their work. - Responsible for forecasting the
institution’s cash flow requirements. - Perform any other duties as assigned by
superiors.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant should hold a Bachelors
degree in business, preferably with specialization in Accounting or
Finance or Procurement. - At least three (3) years in procurement
management, logistics and supplies with a bias in government institution. - Additional professional qualification in
CIPS is a must. - Computer literacy skills i.e. MS Office
Packages and PowerPoint. - Knowledge of Uganda Procurement
regulations will be an added advantage.
Age: Not more than 35 years
of age.
of age.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified
candidates should send their application letters accompanied by an updated CV
and photocopies of certificates stating three professional referees and addressed to: The Ag. Director Population Secretariat,
Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development Statistics House (2nd
Floor), Plot 9 Colville Street, P.O.Box 2666, Kampala, Uganda.
candidates should send their application letters accompanied by an updated CV
and photocopies of certificates stating three professional referees and addressed to: The Ag. Director Population Secretariat,
Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development Statistics House (2nd
Floor), Plot 9 Colville Street, P.O.Box 2666, Kampala, Uganda.
Attn. Head Finance and Administration.
Population secretariat is an equal opportunity employer and all
qualified men and women are encouraged to apply
qualified men and women are encouraged to apply
NB: Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 26th
August, 2013
August, 2013
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