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Job Title: Procurement Officer (Fresher Jobs)

 

Organisation: Microfinance Support Centre Ltd (MSC)

 

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

 

Reports to: Senior Procurement Officer

 

About US:

 

The Microfinance Support Centre Ltd (MSC) is a Government-owned institution incorporated in 2001 with a mandate to offer affordable credit and business development services to its target clientele. It is part of GOU’s effort to promote access to affordable financial services for increased employment and wealth.

 

MSC offers affordable credit through its network of 13 regional offices spread throughout the country as well as through its networks of over 160 Agency SACCOs.

 

Job Summary: The Procurement Officer will support the processing of procurement and disposal unit activities by providing technical inputs to the procurement process in consultation with the supervisor and, where applicable, the contracts committee.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

 

• Receive and execute procurement requests approved by the HoDs and contracts committee.

 

• Implement decisions of the committee.

 

• Support the departmental planning and budgeting for all procurement and disposal activities of the company.

 

• Support to prepare procurement and disposal statements of requirements, prepare bids documents and adverts for bid opportunities.

 

• Prepare contract documents and issue approved contract documents.

 

• Support the management of procurement and disposal records and Archives.

 

• Support in the preparation of monthly procurement reports for relevant authorities and to prepare any other reports as may be required from time to time.

 

• Support in the evaluation of bids for all procurements.

 

• Support in the sensitization of staff on the procurement and disposal procedures to all user departments

 

• Support in the monitoring and reporting of the performance of the contracts already awarded.

 

Key Result Areas:

 

• Guide the contracts committee on the procurement process.

 

• Secretary and custodian of contracts committee records.

 

• Implement the decisions of the contracts committee.

 

• Plan and budget for all procurement and disposal activities of the company.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

 

• The applicant must hold an Honors degree in any of the following fields; Procurement and Supply Management, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Development Finance or any other related discipline from a recognized University / Institution.

 

• Two (02) years of progressive working experience in procurement logistics supplies in a public sector or reputable organization.

 

• Knowledge of the relevant laws of PPDA

 

• Possession of relevant computer skills is a must

 

Competencies/Person Specifications:

• Ability to demonstrate excellent managerial skills.
• Ability to demonstrate analytical skills, clear decision-making ability, and highest standards of integrity.
• Ability to demonstrate objectivity and impartiality with concern for accountability and achieving results.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with different stakeholders.
• Ability to identify problems, obstacles and opportunities and initiate action or make recommendations.
• Ability to further the development of others.

 

How to Apply:

 

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae together with copies of certified academic certificates with at least 3 referees in properly sealed envelopes to the address given below clearly stating the job title applied for on the top right corner.

 

Address to:

 

The Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director,

The Microfinance Support Centre Limited,

Plot 32, Nakasero Road,

P.O. Box 33711 Kampala. Uganda

 

NB:

 

• Applicants are encouraged to submit their job applications earlier before the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the status of their applications by March 25th, 2024.
• MSC is an equal opportunity employer and is open to transparent recruitment processes. Any form of lobbying /canvassing for support will lead to disqualification of the concerned candidate.
• Submission of falsified academic documents and/or false information regarding their experience and qualifications will lead to automatic disqualification and possible prosecution.

 

Deadline: 15th March 2024 by 5:00pm

 

 

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