Job Title: Principal Procurement Officer (Re-advertised)
Organisation: Mbarara University of Science and Technology
(MUST)
(MUST)
Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda
Reports to: University Secretary
Salary Scale: M4 Shs. 39,536,080/= per annum to Shs. 40,108,192/=
per annum
per annum
About MUST:
Mbarara
University of Science & Technology (MUST), commonly known as Mbarara
University, is a public university in Uganda. Mbarara University commenced
student intake and instruction in 1989. It is one of the eight public
universities and degree-awarding institutions in the country. MUST is
accredited by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education.
University of Science & Technology (MUST), commonly known as Mbarara
University, is a public university in Uganda. Mbarara University commenced
student intake and instruction in 1989. It is one of the eight public
universities and degree-awarding institutions in the country. MUST is
accredited by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education.
Job Summary: The Principal Procurement Officer will coordinate
and oversee the procurement of goods, works and services for the University.
and oversee the procurement of goods, works and services for the University.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The incumbent heads the Procurement &
Disposal Unit (PDU) of the University; - In charge of procurement planning, budgeting
and control of the resources of the University; - Prepares and submits periodic reports for the
Contracts Committee, PPDA and others as may be required by the Accounting
Officer; - Ensures conformity with Government
procurement laws and regulations; - Provides timely advice the Accounting
Officer, Contracts Committee and University staff matters pertaining to
procurement; - The incumbent evaluates all procurement
requirements and recommends the most appropriate procurement procedure; - Perform any other related duties that may be
assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The Principal Procurement Officer should at
least hold an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement & supply chain
management or BBA (Procurement option), or economics or Bachelor of
Commerce; - Possession of a Master’s degree in
Procurement or Finance and Accounting from a recognized institution; - Fully qualified professional with CIPS.
- A minimum of eight years’ experience in a
reputable organization. - Industrious and self-driven;
- Ready to work long hours;
- High degree of integrity;
- Computer literacy skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills; - Results-oriented;
- Good team player with leadership skills;
- Age: Between 32-55 years;
How to Apply:
All candidates who are suitably qualified should send their applications accompanied by copies of all relevant academic documents (O’ and A level, degree and other certificates) plus three names of referees (excluding social referees) and their postal/email addresses to:
The University Secretary,
Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST)
P.O Box 1410
Mbarara, Uganda.
Deadline: 28th August 2017
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