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Job Title: Procurement Officer
Organisation: Makerere University
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Established in 1922 as a humble technical school, Makerere University is one of the oldest and most prestigious Universities in Africa. In January of that year, the school, which was later renamed Uganda Technical College, opened its doors to 14 day students who began studying Carpentry, Building and Mechanics.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide technical advice and guidance to Sub-Contracts Committees and the Users
- Provide secretarial services to the Sub-Contracts Committees;
- Liaise with end-users and compiles all procurement requirements for the College/ Units;
- Guide suppliers on procurement procedures;
- Verify documentation relating to procurement and organize the documentation for easy use by all interested parties;
- Preparing periodic reports for the Contracts Committee and PPDA;
- Liaise with the Accounts to ensure availability of procurement funds and timely payments to suppliers/Consultants/ Contractors.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Masters’ Degree in Procurement or Purchasing, Supplies and Chain Management.
- A professional qualification in Procurement or Purchasing such as the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS).
- An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement or Purchasing from a recognized institution.
- In depth knowledge of regulatory law;
- Leadership and supervisory skills;
- Ability to build, lead and work with teams;
- Computer literacy;
- Interpersonal and communication skills;
- Quick judgment and decision making;
- Ability to initiate change.
- Minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience at Assistant Officer level.
- Age Limit: APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED FIFTY FIVE (55) YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
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Deadline: 14th September 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36