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Job Title:    Assistant Procurement
Officer  (2 Fresher Jobs)

Organization:
National Animal Genetic Resources Center and Data Bank (NAGRC & DB)

Duty Station:
Headquarters – Entebbe, Uganda

Reports to:
Finance and Administration Manager

About US:

The National Animal
Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) was established by the
Animal Breeding Act, 2001. It is one of the statutory semi-autonomous bodies of
the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). Formation
of NAGRC &DB was part of the fulfilment of the aspirations in the National
Animal Breeding Policy (1997), document and the Action Plan for its
implementation providing guidelines to all actors in the animal breeding and
production value-chain. The actors included input suppliers, farmers,
companies, researchers, extension workers and civic leaders on suitable breeds
for the various ecological and production systems.

Job Summary:  The Assistant Procurement Officer will provide
basic support to facilitate timely implementation and execution of Procurement
and Disposal activities for an Entity.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Prepares
and compiles draft tenders (bid) documentation;

·       
Distributes
bid documents and notices;

·       
Receives
and registers bids;

·       
Responds
to inquiries on bid documents as may be assigned;

·       
Verifies
procurement and disposal documentations for completeness and correctness;

·       
Maintains
proper procurement and asset disposal records;

·       
Enters
basic data on system for further processing; and

·       
Follows
up entries, requests, and complaints, keeps customer updated of progress and;

·       
Undertakes
any other official duties as assigned by the immediate Supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement or Supply Chain
Management or Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM)/Bachelor of Business Administration
(BBA) – with specialization in Procurement and Supply Chain Management from a
recognized awarding institution.

·       
Partial
professional qualification / Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (Like CIPS,
ISM, CILT) from a recognized awarding institution.

·       
Partial
professional qualification / Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (Like CIPS,
ISM, CILT) from a recognized awarding institution.

·       
Post-graduate
diploma in Project Planning and Management is an added advantage Working
experience of at least Three (3) years gained from Government or reputable
organization/institution is a prerequisite.

·       
Age
Limit: 25-45 years

How to Apply:

All candidates
should send their applications addressed to: The Executive Director –
NAGRC&DB should be STRICTLY SENT BY EMAIL to executivedirector@nagrc.go.ug

Due to COVID-19
restrictions, NO physical deliveries will be received at NAGRC&DB.

Deadline: 22nd December, 2020

NOTE: Only
Applicants who meet the criteria specified above should apply. We are committed
to Equal Employment Opportunity to all. PWDs and Female applicants are
specifically encouraged to apply. We wish to thank all applicants for their
interest and effort in applying for the above positions, however, only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing shall
automatically lead to disqualification.

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