Job Title: Procurement Officer
Organisation: Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About UNBS:
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Cooperatives responsible for Standardization, Quality Assurance, Metrology (Measurement), and Laboratory Testing (SQMT) with the objectives of facilitating fair trade, promoting local industries and protecting consumers.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Head Procurement Unit; the successful candidate shall be required to perform the following duties;
- Assist in preparation of the annual procurement and disposal plans and monitor their implementation
- Assist in managing the procurement and disposal activities except the adjudication
- Implement the decisions of the contracts committee
- Advise user departments on and recommend individual procurement and disposal procedures, methods and practices.
- Check and prepare statement of requirements.
- Prepare bid documents and advertisements of bid opportunities. Issue approved bidding documents and any amendments.
- Maintain a providers’ list and continuously update it.
- Manage pre-bid meetings.
- Manage bid closing and bid openings and the evaluation process.
- Make recommendations for award of contract to the contract committee. Prepare and issue approved contract documents.
- Monitor contract executions to ensure implementation is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the awarded contracts.
- Report any significant departures from the terms and conditions of an awarded contract to the awarded officer
- Maintain and archive records of procurement and disposal process. Prepare monthly reports for Management and the Authority.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Honours degree in either Commerce or Business Administration majoring in Procurement or Procurement/Purchasing or any other related qualification from a recognised University/Institution
- Possession of Professional Qualification in CIPS will be an added advantage
- Must be computer literate with skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet applications.
- Working experience in the same or related field of at least three (3) years in a reputable organisation
- Must be conversant with the PPDA Act
- Knowledge of Business working Environment Age: Between 25 and 35 years.
How to Apply:
- Follow the Link, Click Here
- Use your Email Address for Registration
- Fill in all Tabs as per the Application
- Attach your updated CV with Mobile Telephone Numbers, Copies of Academic/Professional Qualifications and National Identity Card (NIN) under the Tab for Documents
- Complete your Application by clicking the Tab for “Submit Application”
- No Hand Delivered Applications will be received
Please Note
- Any form of Canvassing will lead to Automatic Disqualification.
- UNBS does not request for any Payments or favors at any stage of Recruitment
- Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted
Deadline: 19th May 2025
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