Job Title: Procurement Officer
Organization: Lotteries and
Gaming Regulatory Board (LGRB)
Gaming Regulatory Board (LGRB)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Manager, Finance
and Administration
and Administration
About US:
The Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (LGRB) is a body corporate
established under the Lotteries and Gaming Act No. 7 of 2016 which came into
effect on 8th April 2016. The Act is supported by a set of 5 Regulations which
came into effect on 28th May 2016. The
law mandates the Board to regulate the operations of lotteries, casinos and
betting houses (Industry).
established under the Lotteries and Gaming Act No. 7 of 2016 which came into
effect on 8th April 2016. The Act is supported by a set of 5 Regulations which
came into effect on 28th May 2016. The
law mandates the Board to regulate the operations of lotteries, casinos and
betting houses (Industry).
Job Summary: The Procurement
Officer will be responsible for all procurement activities undertaken as part
of the Procurement Strategy implementation in the Organisation
Officer will be responsible for all procurement activities undertaken as part
of the Procurement Strategy implementation in the Organisation
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Conduct the day-to-day procurement duties
of the Organisation and other funded activities as directed by the Board - Coordinate all procurement functions for
the Organisation in line with the Rules and Procedure for Procurement of
the Organisation. - Ensure timely submission of all
Organisation procurement plans requiring review and approval by the Board. - Work in liaison with different
departments, prepare procurement plans and bidding documents for
acquisition of goods, works and services. - Ensure the Organisation’s guidelines are
followed in all the different procurement stages including ensuring that
the required “no objections” are obtained where prior review of the
documents is required during the procurement process; - Work closely with the procurement unit,
participate and provide procurement guidance during the evaluation of bids - Participate in contract negotiation (for
consultancies) and technical discussions (for goods and works) and
procurement guidance - Significantly contribute to the
preparation of the Organisation’s Quarterly Progress Reports. - Provide procurement guidance in the
preparation of draft contract agreements and ensure that they are
forwarded to the Board and organize the contract signing after the Board’s
clearance. - Ensure the Organisations’ procurement
records are well kept and maintained for completeness and safety - Undertake verification of goods/supplies
and preparation of payment certificates for goods, supplies and services
except those related to civil works; - Maintain the Organisation Assets Register
in collaboration with the Accountant; - Perform any other duties assigned by the
Organisation top management
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant for the Lotteries and Gaming
Regulatory Board (LGRB) Procurement Officer job vacancy must hold a
Bachelors’ Degree in Procurement or Supply Chain Management, Economics or
its equivalent from a recognised university. - Professional Qualification like
Professional Diploma CIPS, NEVI or its equivalent - Membership of the Institute of Procurement
Professionals of Uganda (IPPU) is a must. - A minimum of three years’ experience in
public procurement management or related duties in a busy public or
private organisation. - Previous experience in Government
procurement is mandatory - Prior exposure and experience in managing
contracts in works, supply of goods and consultancy services and
procurement planning is an essential requirement. - Excellent interpersonal and management
skills and ability to works with teams at all levels with evidence of
training in leadership and management skills is added advantage. - Computer literacy skills in the use of
basic standard software such as Microsoft Office. - High level of integrity and governance.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send copies of
certified academic and professional qualifications addressed and submitted in
triplicate to the following address:
certified academic and professional qualifications addressed and submitted in
triplicate to the following address:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board,
4th Floor, Communications House,
Plot 1. Colville Street,
P.O. Box 5446 Kampala. Uganda
Applications can either be hand delivered, mailed or sent by courier.
Applications by mail or courier must reach before the deadline date. Two
professional referees must be named and their physical addresses, telephone
number and email.
Applications by mail or courier must reach before the deadline date. Two
professional referees must be named and their physical addresses, telephone
number and email.
Deadline: 17th March 2017 by
5:00pm
5:00pm
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