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Procurement Officer job Post
Location:Â Jobs in Uganda 2022 - 2023
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
UGX
No. of vacancies: 01
Deadline: 28 May 2022
Hiring Organization: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Job Details:
The Procurement Officer will plan and coordinate the procurement of goods and Services for supported health units and project activities. S/he will be responsible for ensuring effective and efficient functioning of all procurement and disposal activities of the project.
Specific responsibilities;
• Plan, coordinate and manage the project procurement planning process.
• Plan, organize and lead the bid solicitation process including drafting and issuing of request for quotations among others, and developing bid evaluation criteria.
• Maintain and update the supplier database which is able to adequately serve the needs project needs and effectively manage suppliers to ensure timely delivery of the requested goods and services
• Prepare and timely submit monthly procurement reports and trackers
• Analyse client requests and select the most appropriate procurement method based on established practices, policy and past experience. Conceptualise and recommend new practices and procedures where no precedent exists.
• Analyse, negotiate and prepare contracts, ensuring appropriate terms and conditions are included to protect the interest of JCRC and avoid litigation
• Monitor and review progress of contracts, coordinate renewals as appropriate, review and approve invoices for payment, and resolve any problems that may arise as well as performing post contract evaluations.
• Create and maintain procurement records, including electronic records ensuring accuracy and integrity of data through regular report generation, review and update of data.
• Plan, coordinate and manage the disposal of all project obsolete items
• Ensure compliance with JCRC procedures, government obligatory regulations and donor guidelines. Ensure all auditable procurement and disposal documents are attached.
• Provide advice and guidance to clients on procurement matters and coaches clients on relevant processes to ensure client needs are met
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications;
• A Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management or Bachelor of commerce, Business Administration or any other business-related field
• 3-5 years’ practical experience in the field of Procurement and Supply management preferably with an INGO, with demonstrable knowledge of Public Procurement Laws of Uganda PPDA and USAID guidelines and regulations.
• Completed or pursuing CIPS
• Basic knowledge of Accounting, proficiency in Excel and Navision or other ERPs is an added advantage Thorough knowledge of procurement principles and procedures and attention to detail
• A high degree of integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• The incumbent must possess excellent communication, team working and good interpersonal skills
Application procedure
All applications must be addressed to;
• Manager Human Resource & Development at Joint Clinical Research Centre,
• Plot 101 Lubowa Campus off Entebbe Road,
• P.O Box 10005, Kampala-Uganda.
Email: jobs@jcrc.org.ug : The application deadline is Saturday 28th May 2022 5:00pm. Strictly two documents combined in one PDF are required (Application letter and CV not exceeding 6 pages). Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Any attempts of influencing the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification
Date Posted: 2022-05-27
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