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• Perform the functions of the Procurement
  and Disposal Unit in accordance with Sec 31 and Sec 32 of the PPDA Act
• The jobholder will also plan, set
  benchmarks for the procurement process and manage the function in line
  with the PPDA and Development Partner Financing Agreements;
• Manage the process of preparation of
  Annual Consolidated 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;
• Periodically review the internal
  procurement policies, practices and procedures to ensure relevance with
  UNRA’s Business strategy;
• The jobholder will also prepare bidding
  documents in liaison with the user department(s), implement actions of the
  Contracts Committee, issue approved contract documents, guide, facilitate
  and review the evaluation process and due diligence processes in line with
  the PPDA standards;
• Develop and maintain accurate systems to
  follow up and implement decisions of the Contracts Committee on all
  procurements in line with PPDA regulations;
• Ensure timely processing of submissions to
  Contracts Committee, and strict adherence to procurement Schedules in line
  with PPDA;
• Develop and manage the Procurement and
  disposal documentation process, storage system and registries for
  procurement related documents and records in line with the PPDA Act and
  Regulations and UNRA’s Records Management guidelines;
• Prepare procurement and disposal reports;
• Supervise the delegated procurements at
  stations and regions, and coordinate due diligence exercises;
• Respond to internal and external audit
  queries; develop and implement a system of managing risks in the
  procurement process and develop risk mitigation measures;
• Supervise and manage the performance and
  development of staff in the directorate in line with UNRA’s goals,
  objectives, policies and regulations.
• Providing specialist advice and guidance
  on best procurement practice across the organisation.
• Take lead in the identification,
  assessment and management of potential risks associated with Procurement
  and differing sourcing strategies.
• Preparing regular reports, which explain
  progress against targets and the Procurement Team key performance
  indicators.
• Ensuring improved bidder confidence
  through improved stakeholder management strategies.

• The applicant for the UNRA Director
  Procurement career opportunity should hold a Master’s degree in Public
  Procurement, or Law, or Civil Engineering, or Business Administration
• An Honors degree in Procurement, or Law,
  or Civil Engineering from a recognized University
• Possession of Professional Certification
  in CIPS or ISM or APICS, is a MUST.
• At least ten years of hands-on experience
  in Procurement at management level in a similar and reputable
  organization.
• Familiarity with the PPDA Law.
• Previous experience in procuring donor
  funded projects, specifically African Development Bank (ADB), World Bank,
  Islamic Development Bank, JICA, European Union (EU) and BADEA.
• Previous exposure and experience in
  procurement of works particularly relating to upgrading of roads from
  gravel to bituminous standard is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated strategic leadership
  experience in managing an Organization/Directorate/Department /Business
  unit with diverse professions in a high spend organization.
• Demonstrated experience in the project
  lifecycle management
• 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.
• High Level of Integrity
• Age: Between 40 – 50 years of
  age.

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