Procurement Officer
| Location | Bududa, Uganda |
| Date Posted | January 30, 2020 |
| Category | Government Management Procurement |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Currency | UGX |
Description
Job Title : Procurement Officer
Salary Scale : U4
Reports to : Senior Procurement Officer
Responsible For : Assistant Procurement Officer
Job Purpose
To prepare procurement documents, review specifications and advise on procurement process and
procedure.
Key Outputs
i. Schedules of procurement requirements compiled;
ii. Suppliers guided and advised on correct procurement procedures;
iii. Procurement documentation referenced, verified and managed;
v. Documentation relating to procurement verified and organized for use by interested parties;
vi. Draft bid documents and procurement plan prepared;
vii. Sanctioned transactions entered in the procurement system for further processing; and
viii. Advice to end users on development of procurement specifications given.
i. Compiling schedules of procurement requirements;
ii. Guiding and advising suppliers on correct procurement procedures;
iii. Referencing, verifying and managing procurement documentation;
iv. Liaising with accounts to facilitate timely payment to suppliers;
v. Verifying and organizing documentation relating to procurement for use by interested parties;
vi. Preparing draft bid documents and procurement plan;
vii. Entering sanctioned transactions in the procurement system for further processing; and
viii. Advising end users on development of procurement specifications.
Skills
Information and Communications Technology;
Ethics and Integrity;
Concern for Quality and Standards;
Communication; and
Time management.
Education Requirements
OR
A bachelor’s Degree in a Non supply chain management discipline, plus a post graduate
Diploma in Public Procurement Management from a recognized awarding institution.
OR full Professional qualification in Supply Chain Management (CIPS) plus a post graduate
Diploma in Procurement Management from a recognized awarding Institution;
Applying Instructions
Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Commission (PSC) form 3 (Revised 2008) to the
Secretary,
Bududa District Service Commission,
P. O. Box 292,
Mbale
Applicants should attach to each of the three application forms photocopies of their academic/professional documents and one colored recent passport size photographs. Applications should bear the title and reference number of the post applied for.
Applicants who are serving officers should route their applications through their responsible officers who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. They should also attach copies of letters of appointment, confirmation and promotion if any, where applicable.
Detailed Job Descriptions and Persons Specifications can be obtained from the Job and Persons Specifications guidelines for jobs in Local Governments as amended as well as other Public Service circular letters and guidelines relating to recruitments which are available in all Districts and also on the website www.publicservice.go.ug .
Application forms are obtainable free of charge from District Service Commission Offices or Public Service Commission in Kampala