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• Coordinate the process of preparation of
  Annual Works Procurement Plan and departmental Procurement Plans based on
  the approved budget and within the required timelines to ensure timely
  completion in line with the UNRA Business Plan and statutory performance
  agreement;
• Monitor the implementation of the approved
  procurement plan;
• Periodically review the internal
  procurement policies, practices and procedures to ensure relevance with
  UNRA’s Business strategy;
• Coordinate the implementation of the
  procurement process to ensure compliance with the PPDA Act and Regulations
  while achieving value for money;
• Coordinate the preparation and submission
  of technical inputs for works procurements initiated by user departments
  in line with PPDA Regulations and UNRA guidelines;
• Facilitate the smooth functioning of
  Contracts Committee in line with PPDA regulations and guidelines;
• Develop and maintain accurate systems to
  follow up and implement decisions of the Contracts Committee on works
  procurements in line with PPDA regulations;
• Develop a storage system procurement
  related documents and records in line with the PPDA Act and Regulation and
  UNRA’s Records Management guidelines;
• Develop and implement a system of managing
  risks in the designs activities and develop risk mitigation measures;
• Supervise and manage the performance and
  development of staff in the department in line with UNRA’s goals, objectives,
  policies and regulations.

• The applicant for the UNRA Procurement
  Manager Works job placement should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil
  Engineering, Procurement, Business Administration, or other relevant degree
  from a recognized University;
• Possession of a Masters’ Degree in a
  relevant field or a Professional Certification/registration is required.
• At least eight (8) years working
  experience in public procurement with at least three (3) years working on
  civil works procurements using PPDA Act, 2003, Development Partners’
  procurement guidelines ( such as AfDB, World Bank, EU, JICA, Islamic
  Development Bank, BADEA);
• Previous experience in the preparation of
  construction and consultancy bidding documents, evaluation reports and
  contracts is required;
• Knowledge of technical specifications and
  design standards for the design and construction of roads and bridges will
  be an added advantage.
• High level of integrity;
• Ability to work as part of a team and to
  develop subordinates;
• Excellent interpersonal, particularly
  staff/management relations, oral and written communication skills;
• Strategic thinking and ability to work and
  produce accurate results in an environment with multiple and challenging
  tasks.

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