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• Working closely with the PDU of MoLHUD,
  conduct procurement for the USMID Program.
• Work in liaison with the Head PDU of the
  MoLHUD to ensure timely, cost effective and full compliance of procurement
  activities with and the Financing Agreement and applicable regulations, as
  required.
• Provides hands-on technical support to the
  PDU staff at the MoLHUD and the 14 USMID municipal LGs in ensuing amongst
  others that (i) up-to-date and complete procurement files are established
  for each sub-projects/activities; (ii) annual procurement plans are prepared,
  (iii) procurement activities are done timely as per rules and regulation,
  and (iv) quarterly procurement progress reports are prepared etc.
• In charge of consolidating all procurement
  reports for submission to IDA as per the Program requirements
• Responsible for the establishment and
  implementation of proper monitoring system and control of procurement
  processes including organization of RFQ, ITB or RFP, receipt and
  evaluation of quotations, bids or proposals, negotiation of certain
  conditions of contracts in full compliance with PPDA rules and regulation.
• In charge of the preparation of
  submissions to the MoLHUD Contracts Committee, through the PDU and for
  necessary No objections
• Design and conduct workshops to educate
  USMID Municipal LGs procurement staff on PPDA procurement
  procedures/regulations and approach to procurement as well as on
  specialized procurement topics as per Program Action Plan;
• The incumbent prepares a range of
  procurement-related forms, documents and reports ensuring that all specifications,
  terms and conditions are according to PPDA rules, regulation and
  standards; and provide guidance and training to junior procurement staff;
• Build an effective liaison with
  contractors/suppliers to ensure timely delivery. Liaise with end-users, contractors
  and suppliers on quality and appropriateness of goods;
• Evaluate contractors/suppliers claims
  pertaining to outstanding contracts/procurement actions; subsequent
  endorsement of invoices in accordance with required norms;
• Provide operational support to Program and
  ministry staff on concepts, policies and procedures for international and
  local procurement.
• Negotiate and resolve procurement issues
  with project and ministries and handle questions/complaints on bidding and
  award issues in project;
• Render support in the development of
  specifications based on end user requirements and prepare shortlists based
  on investigation of markets as well as policy considerations to the
  project;
• Provide procurement support to component
  II of the Albertine Region Sustainable Development Project, being
  implemented by the MoLHUD.

• The applicant should preferably hold a Master’s
  degree in Procurement, Commerce, Business Administration, Engineering, Law
  or other related field.
• A minimum of ten or more years’ experience
  in public or private procurement with a large public/ private sector
  organisation.
• At least three years’ experience in
  procurement for a multilateral development bank funded project.
• Membership to a professional body will be
  an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of both World Bank and
  GoU/PPDA procurement procedures will be an added advantage.
• Must have a clean and proven integrity
  record.

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