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• United States Agency for International
  Development (USAID)
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• Peace Corps 

• Price/backup research for cutting and
  typing of Purchase Orders.  Backup
  research is carried out by faxes, telegrams, telephone and catalogue
  reviews.                                                                                                   
  
• Follow-up orders: Request for
  acknowledgements and expected time of delivery.  In case of partial deliveries, ensure
  that orders are fully supplied. Handled mainly by faxes, letters, telegrams and telephone
  calls.                         
• Verify invoices by ensuring that they
  tally with both the Receiving Report and Purchase Orders.  Once verified, process payment by
  attaching copies of the Receiving Reports and invoices to the original
  Purchase order which is then forwarded to FMO.                                                                                                                               
• File procurement documents and
  correspondence in accordance with established filing system.    Take and place telephone calls to
  vendor requesting for invoices, follow-ups on deliveries, price inquiries
  and ensuring that contracts are administered as stipulated. 
• Obtain competitive price quotations from
  both local and offshore vendors.                                                                 
  

• The applicants for the United States US
  Embassy Procurement Assistant job opportunity should hold an Honors Degree
  in Procurement and Logistics Management or Purchasing and Supply
  Management
• At least two years of relevant experience
  in procurement related work is required with emphasis on practical and
  hands-on responsibility.
• A good working knowledge of procurement
  regulations, instructions and procedures, use of catalogs, contracting
  procedures and practices, good knowledge of local market practices and
  pricing customs is required.
• Knowledge of U.S. Government regulations
  and their application to specific situations, in-depth use of catalogs and
  equipment indexes is required.
• Excellent organizational skills, sense of
  priorities, ability to understand and process various types of documents,
  and computer skills in various programs.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Language Proficiency: Level IV
  (good working knowledge) English ability is required.

• Applicants shall be required to register
  under the careers page for US Embassy Kampala using the link, Click Here
• You will receive confirmation of
  registration and proceed to apply.
• On completion of this process you will
  receive an auto response via your email.

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