Earn over 39m annually as Principal Procurement Officer at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST)

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Job Title:      Principal Procurement Officer (Re-advertised) 
Organisation: Mbarara University of Science and Technology
(MUST)
Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda
Reports to: University Secretary
Salary Scale: M4 Shs. 39,536,080/= per annum to Shs. 40,108,192/=
per annum
About MUST:
Mbarara
University of Science & Technology (MUST), commonly known as Mbarara
University, is a public university in Uganda. Mbarara University commenced
student intake and instruction in 1989. It is one of the eight public
universities and degree-awarding institutions in the country. MUST is
accredited by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education.
Job Summary: The Principal Procurement Officer will coordinate
and oversee the procurement of goods, works and services for the University.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • The incumbent heads the Procurement &
    Disposal Unit (PDU) of the University;
  • In charge of procurement planning, budgeting
    and control of the resources of the University;
  • Prepares and submits periodic reports for the
    Contracts Committee, PPDA and others as may be required by the Accounting
    Officer;
  • Ensures conformity with Government
    procurement laws and regulations;
  • Provides timely advice the Accounting
    Officer, Contracts Committee and University staff matters pertaining to
    procurement;
  • The incumbent evaluates all procurement
    requirements and recommends the most appropriate procurement procedure;
  • Perform any other related duties that may be
    assigned from time to time.



Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The Principal Procurement Officer should at
    least hold an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement & supply chain
    management or BBA (Procurement option), or economics or Bachelor of
    Commerce;
  • Possession of a Master’s degree in
    Procurement or Finance and Accounting from a recognized institution;
  • Fully qualified professional with CIPS.
  • A minimum of eight years’ experience in a
    reputable organization.
  • Industrious and self-driven;
  • Ready to work long hours;
  • High degree of integrity;
  • Computer literacy skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication
    skills;
  • Results-oriented;
  • Good team player with leadership skills;
  • Age: Between 32-55 years;
How to Apply:
All candidates who are suitably qualified should send their applications accompanied by copies of all relevant academic documents (O’ and A level, degree and other certificates) plus three names of referees (excluding social referees) and their postal/email addresses to:
The University Secretary,
Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST)
P.O Box 1410
Mbarara, Uganda.
Deadline: 28th August 2017
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