Job Title: Procurement Officer (No Experience Jobs)
Organisation: Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA) is a Statutory Government Agency established by the Free Zones (Amendment) Act 30 of 2024, and is responsible for the establishment, development, management, marketing, maintenance, supervision and control of Free Zones; the development, promotion and coordination of all export-related activities; and to provide for related matters.
Job Summary: To coordinate, monitor and provide technical support in the implementation of Procurement and Disposal of Assets function for the Authority to ensure value for money.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Providing technical support in the development of appropriate internal procurement and disposal of assets controls and procedure consistent with the legal and regulatory framework;
- Facilitating and providing technical support on Procurement planning process, budgeting, control of public resources and, any other matter concerning Procurement and Disposal of Assets in the Authority;
- Preparing the procurements and disposal bids and participate in evaluation processes;
- Preparing, administering and issuing approved contracts;
- Liaising with suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of procured products;
- Following-up with User departments to provide information required for procurement planning;
- Preparing Statement of Requirements (Bill of Quantities); and
- Monitoring, establishing and reporting on progress in regard to contracts implementation.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Either: A Honors Bachelor’s degree in either Procurement or Supply Chain Management or Bachelor of Commerce [BCOM], Bachelor of Business [BBA] with specialization in Procurement and Supply Chain Management from a recognized awarding institution.
- Or: Full professional Qualification/Membership of Procurement/Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (CIPS,ISM,CILT) from a recognised awarding institution
- Work Experience Nil
Required Competencies:
Technical
- Procurement Planning, Disposal and Contract Management
- Accountability
- Risk Management
- Information & Communications Technology (ICT)
- Leadership and teamwork
Behavioural
- Ethics and Integrity
- Concern for quality and standards
- Networking and Inter-Personal Relations
- Effective Communication
- Innovative and Proactive
- Decision-making and Problem-solving
How to Apply:
Interested candidates, who fully meet the requirements, should submit their applications with a comprehensive curriculum vitae with daytime contact details and three (3) referees and their contact addresses, recommendation letters from Heads of their former employers (Rationalised Government Institutions), copies of relevant academic testimonials and certificates, including O and A Level Certificates, Bachelor’s Degree and Post Graduate Academic Qualifications, Transcripts and Professional Qualifications, Copies of Letters of Appointment, Confirmations if any and Promotions) to [email protected]. Former staff of RAPEX affected agencies who have been absorbed into the Public Service are not eligible to apply.
The application and all attachments should be sent as one file in PDF format properly labelled with the Applicants name.
All applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director,
Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA), 6th floor, Communications House, Plot 1 Colville Street,
Kampala
Deadline: 6th June 2025 at 5:00.p.m
NB: Only applications sent by email will be considered.
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