Regional Manager Jobs – Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA)

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Job Title:    Regional Manager

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

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Director Performance Monitoring – Regional Offices

 

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 Regional Manager will ensure effective regulation of the public procurement and disposal function through monitoring performance and compliance with the PPDA 2003 that leads to improved service delivery geared towards achievement of sustainable national development.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

  • Manage strategic relationships with key stakeholders in the region
  • Manage the conduct of procurement audits, contract audits, bid preparatory audits, compliance inspections and investigations in the Entities in the region.
  • Review the Audit tool periodically to incorporate emerging issues
  • Develop programs, coordinate and oversee the conduct of capacity building activities in the region
  • Monitor and review quarterly, monthly submissions & procurement plans in the regions to ensure effective implementation.
  • Monitor regional budget implementation and development of a budget tracking system.
  • Handle all Corporate and Public Affairs matters in the region and ensure the Authority maintains a good image at all times
  • Provide leadership, supervision and performance management of staff in the regions
  • Conduct Procurement related Investigations in the regions
  • Monitor the performance of the public procurement and disposal system (E-GP and GPP) and NDP III flagship projects in the regions
  • Manage and frequently engage High Spend Entities in the regions.
  • Oversee the monitoring and reporting on local content in public procurement in the regions.
  • Oversee the establishment and maintenance of collaborations with academic/ other institutions to conduct research in Public Procurement in the regions.
  • Undertake any other assignments as may be directed from time to time.




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold and Honors Degree in Procurement or Supply Chain Management or a professional qualification in Procurement or Supply Chain such as CIPS, NEVI or any other related Professional Body.
  • Masters Degree
  • Full Professional qualification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management such as CIPS, NEVI or any other related Professional Body.
  • Professional qualification in either ACCA or CPA will be of added advantage
  • A minimum of seven years’ experience of which 3 should have been a Senior Officer Level.
  • Knowledge of the PPDA Act, Regulations, Standard Bidding Documents and Guidelines.
  • Knowledge of donor funded procurement Regulations (World Bank, European Union, African Development Bank)
  • Experience in auditing
  • Excellent Leadership Skills
  • Strong Analytical and Report Writing Skills
  • Very good Interpersonal skills
  • Excellent Stakeholder Management Skills
  • Strong Negotiation Skills

 

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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