Manager Administration Employment Opportunity – Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA)

Job Title:    Manager Administration

Organisation: Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA)

Duty Station:  PPDA Headquarters, Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Manager HR and Administration

 

About US:

The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) is established under the PPDA Act No.1 of 2003 to develop standards and regulate procurement and disposal practices in respect of all Procuring and Disposing Entities which include Central Government Ministries and Departments, Local Governments, State Enterprises, Constitutional and Statutory Bodies and post primary training institutions.

 

Job Summary: The Manager Administration will actively promote a sustainable and efficient administration of the Authority by offering logistical support and maintenance of a conducive working environment which leads to the accomplishment of various PPDA activities and realization of PPDA’s Strategic Plan.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop, implement and review Administrative Systems, policies and procedures.
  • Lead in the development and effective implementation of the Annual Administration Work plan.
  • Oversee the facilities operation and maintenance.
  • Supervise the multi-disciplinary administrative staff and ancillary service providers including cleaning, security, operation and maintenance
  • Monitor the inventory of office supplies and services including timely payment for utilities.
  • Oversee estate management and manage service contracts.
  • Ensure for safe custody of all PPDA’s assets.
  • Identify key risks in Administration and propose their mitigation.
  • Take charge of people management responsibilities including performance management, training and development, leave, disciplinary matters in the Unit.
  • Undertake any other assignments as may be directed from time to time.




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development or Organizational Psychology, or Social Work and Social Administration, Law, Business Administration, Commerce, or any other related qualification.
  • Master’s Degree   in  Human  Resources   Management,   Organisational Development, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration (with a specialization in Human Resources Management or related courses).
  • Professional qualification in human resource such as CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) OR a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management or Administration.
  • At least seven years of working experience of which 3 must be in Human Resources Management or Administration at Senior Human Resources Officer level or Administration in a comparable entity.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

 

How to Apply:

  • All candidates should send a completed application form, Download Here and the relevant academic documents to; recruitment@ppda.go.ug with the job position applied for as the subject
  • The attachments should be limited to the following documents; a duly filled application form, National ID, O-level and A-level Certificates, Honours (1st Class and 2nd Class Upper Degree.
  • Applicants for the Regional Positions should be residents of the Region (Central, Western, Eastern or Northern) and provide a recommendation letter from LC 1 Chairperson as evidence.
  • All attachments should be sent as one file in PDF format.
  • The subject of the email should be ‘Application for the Position of…” (indicate the position applied for)

 

Deadline: 30th September 2022 by 5:00pm

 

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