Job Title: Procurement Officer
Organisation: Uganda
Development and Health Associates (UDHA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Executive
Officer
About US:
Uganda Development and Health Associates (UDHA) strives to
empower, promote and strengthen key health and development interventions in
communities we work. We envision a society in which people are fully empowered
to manage their health and development needs. UDHA is Sub Recipient to Global
Fund (UGA-C-TASO 1449) under the new funding model implemented in partnership
with TASO and aims to support the implementation of Uganda’s Response to the
HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis.
Job Summary: The Procurement Officer is responsible for the
efficient coordination and management of procurement functions for UDHA. S/he
procures Program supplies, services and equipment, whilst ensuring best
practices and maintaining audit-compliant records.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Ensure implementation and / or maintenance of
UDHA procurement policies and procedures.
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Ensuring that procurement is carried out in
accordance to UDHA and donor-specific polices.
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Participate in all the procurement committee
meetings.
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Coordination with Finance, Administration and
program departments to ensure integrated internal controls, timely payment of
vendors and full, auditable support documentation.
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Ensuring that a transparent and responsive
procurement process is implemented and maintained.
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Routine communication, coordination and planning
with the relevant requesting staff / programs regarding the order and delivery
of supplies.
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Ensuring that all Supplies, services and
equipment required are delivered in time.
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Establishment and maintenance of ethical,
professional working relationships with suppliers.
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Maintain supplier information for regularly
purchased items, and be informed of current local market conditions.
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Support and provide the appropriate training for
procurement and program staff as required.
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Manage performance of any line reports in
department
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Any other duties or tasked delegated by the
supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
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The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in
procurement and supply chain management
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A minimum of two years of work experience
managing procurements in an NGO environment
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Deep understanding and experience of managing
USAID and Global Fund procurements so as
to support UDHA to adhere to donor procurement guidelines
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Familiarity with programs and their linkage with
procurement processes
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Fluent spoken and written English
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Analytical and pays attention to detail
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Demonstrated honesty and integrity standards
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Good communication skills and positive attitude
to team work
How to Apply:
All interested competent and qualified persons should send
their applications, curriculum vitae, certified copies of Academic transcripts,
day time telephone contacts and e-mail addresses of three referees addressed to
the;
The Acting Executive Officer,
Uganda Development and Health Associates,
P.O. Box 77, Iganga. Uganda
Electronic Submissions (not exceeding 2MBS in PDF) can be
sent to [email protected]
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and
women are particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 21st February 2020 by 5:00pm
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