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World Bank Project Careers – Procurement Officer, CEDP at Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)
Job Title: Procurement Officer, CEDP
Organization: Private
Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)
Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)
Project Name:
Competitive and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP)
Competitive and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP)
Funding Source: World
Bank
Bank
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Procurement
Specialist, CEDP
Specialist, CEDP
About CEDP:
The Government of Uganda has
received credit from the World Bank towards implementation of the Competitive
and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP). The project development objective
(PDO) is to improve the competitiveness of enterprises in Uganda through
supporting reforms in priority productive and service sectors geared towards a
better investment climate with particular focus on MSMEs.
received credit from the World Bank towards implementation of the Competitive
and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP). The project development objective
(PDO) is to improve the competitiveness of enterprises in Uganda through
supporting reforms in priority productive and service sectors geared towards a
better investment climate with particular focus on MSMEs.
The 5 year project comprises of
four major components and will be implemented by seven agencies. However, the
overall coordination of the Project will lie with the Private Sector Foundation
Uganda (PSFU) through a Project Coordination Unit (PCU).
four major components and will be implemented by seven agencies. However, the
overall coordination of the Project will lie with the Private Sector Foundation
Uganda (PSFU) through a Project Coordination Unit (PCU).
Job Summary: The
Procurement Officer, CEDP will offer technical support for timely
implementation of the procurement process in accordance to the procurement plan
which will guarantee timely acquisition of goods, works and services essential
for project implementation and operations.
Procurement Officer, CEDP will offer technical support for timely
implementation of the procurement process in accordance to the procurement plan
which will guarantee timely acquisition of goods, works and services essential
for project implementation and operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist
and deputise for the Procurement Specialist in the Coordination Function
for all the procurement activities under the Project. - Carry
out the Supervision of Procurement Specialist, ensure that the procurement
and selection of Consultants guidelines of World Bank are observed and
adhered to at all stages of procurement process. - Under
the Supervision of Procurement Specialist, the Procurement Officer will
manage issue, receipt and opening of bids, expressions of interest and
proposals from potential service providers, contractors and suppliers. - Work
closely with the Procurement Specialist, participate in Evaluation
exercises (Expression of Interest, Quotations, bids and Proposals) and
ensuring adherence to procedures and guidelines. - Support
implementing agencies to compile procurement requirements and maintain a
procurement register - Verify
and make available documentation relating to procurement and disposal
activities of the project for easy use by all interested parties - Support
the development, preparation and update of Procurement and Disposal Plan
of the project beneficiary agencies, and monitor their implementation in
close liaison with Procurement Specialist - Offer
timely technical advice on procurement to the project stakeholders. - Compile
and prepare timely submissions for consideration/approval by the Contracts
Committee - Provide
procurement documentation necessary for effecting payment to service
providers to the finance function of the project. - Support
the contract management through monitoring orders of supplies, goods and
works, progress and delivery schedules and pointing out any shortcomings (
in delivery, cost, quality and contract administration) to the Procurement
Specialist - Prepare
for review by the Procurement Specialist the procurement progress reports,
procurement monthly reports and procurement quarterly reports - Maintain
complete procurement files and records including all correspondence
related to procurement activities and ensure that the records are
safeguarded and properly kept for future reference. - Assist
in organising pre-bid or pre-proposal meetings and negotiation meetings. - Under
the Supervision of the Procurement Specialist, participate in preparation
of draft contract agreements for Contracts Committee and clearance of the
Solicitor General. - Support
the Procurement Specialist to verify that Procurement requests are in
accordance to the approved Procurement Plan. - Assist
Procurement Specialist in preparation of general and specific procurement
notices/ invitation for bids - Assist
Procurement Specialist to work closely with Beneficiary Agencies to ensure
that Terms of Reference or technical specifications are obtained timely
from relevant Beneficiaries. - Actively
participate in the preparation of bidding documents, request for
proposals, consultant’s shortlists and other documents based on relevant
procedures for the procurement of goods, Works and on consultant services
and for the selection of consulting services, - Under
the Supervision of the Procurement Specialist, assist in facilitating the
Post Procurement Reviews (PPR) exercise, and follow up implementation of
PPR recommendations - Support
the Procurement Specialist to Prepare and update the Contract Register and
ensure completeness of the procurement files and maintain the Contracts
Register - Quickly
report immediately to the Project Coordinator or ED PSFU any noted fraud
and corruption or governance issues with Procurement staff, Bidders and
Consultants. - Perform
any other lawful duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to
time.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Well
monitored Annual Procurement Plans and monthly updates in place - Well
maintained Procurement and Contract Register - Monthly
procurement reports on performance of the seven beneficiary agencies under
PSFU
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
candidate should an honours’ University degree Procurement, Business
Administration, Economics, Civil Engineering or other related courses. A
postgraduate qualification training/diploma in Procurement and supply
chain management or Procurement and logistics management will be an added
advantages; - The
ideal jobholder must have at least five years of relevant professional
experience working in a busy environment and at least three years working
with World Bank funded projects. - Good
oral and written communication skills. Should be fluent in English. - Proven
integrity and confidentiality in handling public resources and in
executing duties as demonstrated by the letters from the referees - Working
knowledge of the PPDA procurement rules and procedures. - A
high level of interpersonal and management skills and ability to work with
teams in the organisation. - Ability
to work under pressure and tight deadlines
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged
to deliver their application letters, updated curriculum vita and photocopies
of academic and professional certificates to the address below.
to deliver their application letters, updated curriculum vita and photocopies
of academic and professional certificates to the address below.
Please indicate the position
being applied for on top of the envelope.
being applied for on top of the envelope.
The Project Coordinator,
Competitiveness and Enterprise
Development Project (CEDP)
Development Project (CEDP)
Private Sector Foundation Uganda
(PSFU)
(PSFU)
Plot 43, Nakasero Road,
P. O. Box 7683, Kampala-
Uganda.
Uganda.
Deadline: 1st September, 2014
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