Job Title: Procurement Officer
Organisation: Ministry of
Local Government
Local Government
Funding Source: International
Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Project Name: Project for
Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Region (PRELNOR)
Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Region (PRELNOR)
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
The Government
of the Republic of Uganda has received a loan and a grant from the
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to finance the Project
for Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Region (PRELNOR), and intends to
apply some of the proceeds to recruit staff to implement the project. PRELNOR
will cover the districts of Adjumani, Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Lamwo, Kitgum, Nwoya
and Pader.
of the Republic of Uganda has received a loan and a grant from the
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to finance the Project
for Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Region (PRELNOR), and intends to
apply some of the proceeds to recruit staff to implement the project. PRELNOR
will cover the districts of Adjumani, Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Lamwo, Kitgum, Nwoya
and Pader.
About PRELNOR Project:
The overall
goal of the PRELNOR is: Increased income, food security and reduced
vulnerability of poor rural households in the project area. This will be
through increased sustainable production, productivity and climate resilience
of smallholder farmers with increased and profitable access to domestic and
export markets.
goal of the PRELNOR is: Increased income, food security and reduced
vulnerability of poor rural households in the project area. This will be
through increased sustainable production, productivity and climate resilience
of smallholder farmers with increased and profitable access to domestic and
export markets.
Job Summary: The
Procurement officer will be responsible for coordinating the procurement
function based on GoU and IFAD guidelines and procedures. The incumbent will also
provide leadership and guidance to all PMU and local government project staff
on procurement issues for goods, services and construction contracts.
Procurement officer will be responsible for coordinating the procurement
function based on GoU and IFAD guidelines and procedures. The incumbent will also
provide leadership and guidance to all PMU and local government project staff
on procurement issues for goods, services and construction contracts.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Regularly
review and provide more detail, where required, on the procurement
sections of the draft PIM - Work
closely with other members of the PMU, local government and implementing
partners, prepare the rolling 18-month procurement plan for works, goods
and services required by the project and submit same for approval by the
PPC and IFAD along with the AWPB - Manage
the orientation for all district local governments and implementing
agencies on the principles and application of procurement procedures and
guidelines for PRELNOR and use of the PIM guidelines - Mentor,
supervise and guide, where needed, on the preparation and collation of
tender and contract documents for specific procurements according to GoU
and IFAD guidelines - Support
the members of the PMU and other implementing partners in preparation of
TORs and contractual documents and ensure that responsible district and
national government agencies have necessary inputs into the preparation
process - Prepare
tender notices and advertisements in appropriate national and
international papers and websites as required - Review
and advise on tender evaluation reports prepared by the Districts and
other implementing agencies and make necessary follow-up - Maintain
procurement files containing high quality and readily available
information for review by supervision missions - Maintain
the contract register and regularly update the same with monitoring data
on progress of all contracts - Regularly
report in writing to the project coordinator on potential or actual
violation of contractual terms by contractors and service providers for
appropriate sanctions - Carry
out any other duties assigned by the project coordinator.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
procurement officer should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and
Logistics Management, or related field from a recognised University or
Institution, plus professional qualifications e.g. CIPS. - A
minimum of eight years’ experience dealing with procurement of civil
works, goods and services, and with the award of contracts for
Government/donor funded programmes - Prior
experience in working within the Government procurement processes - Experience
in preparing tender and contract documents for national and international
competitive bidding - Detailed
knowledge and understanding of Public Procurement Regulations including
the PPDA regulations, as well as procurement guidelines for IFAD and the
World Bank - Computer
literacy skills - Excellent
oral and written communication skills in both English and national
languages - Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills. - Excellent
organizational skills and knowledge of strategic planning.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should send their applications accompanied
with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, transcripts
and testimonials including names and addresses of three referees to: Ag.
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Worker’s House, 3rd Floor,
P.O. Box 7037 Kampala. Uganda
qualified and interested candidates should send their applications accompanied
with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, transcripts
and testimonials including names and addresses of three referees to: Ag.
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Worker’s House, 3rd Floor,
P.O. Box 7037 Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 14th August, 2015
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