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Job Title:            Senior Procurement Officer

Organization:  Elizabeth
Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

Duty Station:   Mbarara, Uganda

Reports to:  Procurement Manager

About US:

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) seeks
to end pediatric HIV/AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention and
treatment programs We are a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and
AIDS, working in 15 countries and at 7,000 sites around the world to prevent
the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already HIV infected.
Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners
over the last 25 years, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the
United States and new infections in children have declined by 58% worldwide.

About Project:

Through the Catalyzing Peadiatric TB Innovations, EGPAF will
support the rapid roll out of models of care to improve peadiatric TB case
finding, diagnosis and treatment and support the use of an innovative new
formulation of peadiatric first-line fixed-dose combination TB treatment in 9
sub-Saharan African countries and India. EGPAF aims to improve the morbidity
and mortality associated with peadiatric TB in these countries and catalyze
improvements in care in other high-TB burden countries. Project implementation,
operational as well and financial reporting will be done using EGPAF’s standard
tools and techniques, as well as elements specifically developed for TB project
implementation.

Job Summary:   The Senior Procurement Officer will support
all procurement activities for the Foundation, ensuring all are done ethically,
and in compliance with EGPAF Policies and procedures, Government laws, and
Donor Rules and Regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Procure goods and services according to
established EGPAF and Donor procedures, from preparation of tenders and
administration of fair and transparent competitive processes, through
preparation of thorough and compliant procurement documentation, to include
vendor vetting and selection documentation, bid analyses, and Local Purchase
Orders (LPOs) and contracts, for management review.

·       
Assist to develop, maintain, and monitor EGPAF
procurement plan(s).

·       
Assist to develop Basic Ordering Contracts for
routine services & supplies

·       
Assist in monitoring deliveries, and facilitate
the quality and quantity control of procured goods and services.

·       
Support finance to facilitate the timely payment
of vendor invoices with appropriate supporting documents.

·       
Participate in the continuous improvement and
standardization of procurement systems within EGPAF.

·       
Prepare and share weekly reports with the
procurement manager on the status of procurements carried out by the department

·       
Set re-order levels of stock items and support
producing of stock usage reports, coordinate sourcing strategies and
development of supply base.

·       
Assist in monitoring all properties for
maintenance requirements, work with appropriate vendors for maintenance,
repair, and/or disposal of EGPAF property, arrange for property disposal,
review and compile monthly reports.

·       
Perform other related duties and activities as
assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement
and Supply (MCIP), with a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Logistics, Supply
Management or any related field from a recognized University.

·       
Master’s degree in Procurement and Logistics
Management, OR any related field will be an added advantage

·       
Seven years of experience in managing
procurement and logistics in a reputable organization (NGOs) preferred  

·       
Understanding of USAID Donor policies and
regulations

·       
Ability to work with limited supervision

·       
Excellent written and verbal communication
skills

·       
Computer literate

How to Apply:

All candidates should send their applications with cover
letters and updated CVs to:

The Senior Human Resources Manager

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

Plot 15, Kitante Close

P.O. Box 21127

Kampala, Uganda

NB: The cover letter and CV should submit as one file in pdf
format through this link, Click
Here

Deadline: 7th January
2020

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