Job Title: Procurement Assistant
Organisation: United States
Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About US Embassy:
Welcome
to the United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda. The United States has enjoyed diplomatic
relations with Uganda for over 30 years.
Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices
and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the
direction of the Ambassador.
to the United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda. The United States has enjoyed diplomatic
relations with Uganda for over 30 years.
Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices
and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the
direction of the Ambassador.
Among
the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
- United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) - Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Peace Corps
Job Summary: The US Embassy Procurement
Assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day procurement duties from
inception of acquisition to final rendering upon receipts.
Assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day procurement duties from
inception of acquisition to final rendering upon receipts.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Price/backup research for cutting and typing of
Purchase Orders. Backup research is carried out by faxes, telegrams, telephone
and catalogue reviews. - Follow-up orders: Request for acknowledgements
and expected time of delivery. In case of partial deliveries, ensure that
orders are fully supplied. Handled mainly by faxes, letters, telegrams and
telephone calls. - Verify invoices by ensuring that they tally
with both the Receiving Report and Purchase Orders. Once verified, process
payment by attaching copies of the Receiving Reports and invoices to the
original Purchase order which is then forwarded to FMO. - File procurement documents and correspondence
in accordance with established filing system. Take and place telephone
calls to vendor requesting for invoices, follow-ups on deliveries, price
inquiries and ensuring that contracts are administered as stipulated.
Obtain competitive price quotations from both local and offshore vendors.
Qualifications, Skills
and Experience:
and Experience:
NOTE: All
applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific
and comprehensive information supporting each item.
applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific
and comprehensive information supporting each item.
- All applicants for the US Embassy Careers
should hold Diplomas in Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Economics,
Statistics, Purchasing, Business Studies, Business Administration or
Public Administration is required. - At least two years’ experience in procurement
related work is required. - A good working knowledge of procurement
regulations, instructions and procedures, use of catalogs, contracting
procedures and practices, good knowledge of local market practices and
pricing customs is required. - Possess excellent organizational skills, sense
of priorities, ability to understand and process various types of
documents, and computer skills in various programs.
Language
Proficiency: List both English and host country language(s) by
level and specialization. Level III (good working knowledge) English ability is
required.
Proficiency: List both English and host country language(s) by
level and specialization. Level III (good working knowledge) English ability is
required.
How to Apply:
All
those interested in working with the US mission in Kampala should send their
applications and strictly adhere to the following:
those interested in working with the US mission in Kampala should send their
applications and strictly adhere to the following:
- Universal Application for Employment as a
Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) Download
it Here. - A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1-24 of
the UAE along with a listing of the applicants work experience attached as
a separate sheet. - An updated resume or curriculum vitae.
- Candidates who claim US Veterans preference
must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US
Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a
conditional preference in hiring with their application. - Any other documentation (e.g. essays,
transcripts/certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification
requirements of the position as listed above.
Submit
Application To:
Application To:
Human
Resources Office
Resources Office
By
email at [email protected].
email at [email protected].
NB: Only electronic submissions will be accepted and
only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please
clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject area of the email
submission.
clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject area of the email
submission.
Please
use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf)
and please send all documents in one file attachment.
use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf)
and please send all documents in one file attachment.
Telephone: 0414-306001/259-791/5
Deadline: 3rd
February, 2015
February, 2015
The
US Mission in Kampala provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable
treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion,
sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status,
or sexual orientation. The Department of
State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel
operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
US Mission in Kampala provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable
treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion,
sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status,
or sexual orientation. The Department of
State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel
operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
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