Fresher Procurement Assistant Career Jobs – United States US Embassy / Mission



Job Title:        Procurement
Assistant  
Organisation: United States US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Salary Grade: FSN-8 (Ugshs 54,207,719 to 78,964,473 p.a.
Inclusive of allowances)
Vacancy Announcement Number: 25-16
About US Embassy:
Welcome
to the United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda.  The United States has enjoyed diplomatic
relations with Uganda for over 30 years. 
Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi currently heads the U.S Mission to
Uganda.  The Mission is composed of
several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy
and at the direction of the Ambassador.
Among
the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
  • United States Agency for International
    Development (USAID)
  • Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
  • Peace Corps
Job Summary: The Procurement Assistant will provide support to
US Embassy in the day-to-day procurement duties from inception of acquisition
to final rendering upon receipts.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Obtain competitive price quotations from both
    local and offshore vendors. 55%
  • The jobholder will mainly handle all email,
    letters, and telephone calls. 30%
  • Price/backup research for cutting and typing
    of Purchase Orders. Backup research is carried out by internet research, telephone
    and catalogue reviews. 20%
  • Keenly 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.
  • Follow-up orders: Request for acknowledgements and
    expected time of delivery. In case of partial deliveries, ensure that
    orders are fully supplied.
  • 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.
  • Provide backup support to the Procurement
    Supervisor 5%
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
NOTE: All applicants must
address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive
information supporting each item.
  • The ideal candidate for the US Embassy Procurement
    Assistant career opportunity should hold an Honors Degree in Procurement
    and Logistics Management or Purchasing and Supply Management is required.
  • At least two years’ experience in procurement
    related work is required with emphasis on practical hand-on responsibility.
  • Broad 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.
  • Excellent organizational skills, sense of
    priorities, ability to understand and process various types of documents,
    and computer skills in various programs
  • Language Proficiency: List both English and host country
    language(s) by level and specialization. Level IV (good working knowledge)
    English ability is required.
How to Apply:
All
those interested in working with the US mission in Kampala should send their
applications and strictly adhere to the following:
  • Universal Application for Employment as a
    Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174), Download
    it Here
    .  Please clearly
    indicate the position number and position title in this form.
  • Candidates who claim US Veterans preference
    must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.  Candidates who claim conditional US
    Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a
    conditional preference in hiring with their application.
  • Any other documentation (e.g. essays,
    transcripts/certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification
    requirements of the position as listed above.
Submit
Application To:
Human
Resources Office
By
email at KampalaHR@state.gov
NB: Only electronic submissions will be accepted and
only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please
clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject area of the email
submission.
Please
use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf)
and please send all documents in one file attachment.
Telephone:  0414-306001/259-791/5
Deadline: 27th March, 2016
The
US Mission in Kampala provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable
treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion,
sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status,
or sexual orientation.  The Department of
State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel
operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
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