Job Title:    Procurement Specialist  

Organisation: International Development Law Organization (IDLO)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Annual Salary: UGX 91,567,331 /=

About the Company:

The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) enables governments and empowers people to reform laws and strengthen institutions to promote peace, justice, sustainable development and economic opportunity. We contribute to creating stable and inclusive societies where every person can live free from fear and want, in dignity and under the rule of law.

Job Summary:   The Procurement Specialist will closely work with the program teams to identify the procurement needs of the offices and implement the necessary procurement steps in line with IDLO procurement policies and procedures. S/he will also support the office to enhance the capacity of the procurement team and the program teams to improve the overall procurement management, from identification of needs to delivery of goods or services.

Under the supervision of the Country Manager for the respective areas of competencies and in coordination with the Global Procurement Lead in IDLO Headquarters, the Procurement Specialist will be asked to organize and monitor the procurement processes for the Uganda Country Office.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and update the procurement plans for the Uganda country office and associated projects.
• Upon request, organize procurement processes, including preparing solicitation documents, solicitation of offers, and evaluating bids/proposals and contracts in compliance with IDLO procurement policies.
• Coordinate the preparation, reconciliation, and closure of Purchase Orders (PO) and Contracts with suppliers in coordination with the Headquarters.
• Provide the Finance and Administration Manager and the Country Manager with inputs and suggestions to assist them in developing policy and procedures for vendor registration, reviewing the existing vendor evaluation criteria for registration, and proposing alternative methods, if appropriate.
• Provide guidance on industry standards in Uganda, including down payments, cancellations, framework agreements, etc. This includes incorporating a comparative perspective with other large intergovernmental organizations (UN, World Bank, etc.).
• Develop and maintain a roster of suppliers and develop a system to record the suppliers’ evaluations after the delivery of the service.
• Management of the procurement contracts for Uganda and vendor management.
• Capacitate the program team on the procurement procedures and provide daily guidance and support to the teams.
• Coordinate the revision and update of the asset inventory.
• Provide guidance on procurement on a need basis.
• Liaise with IDLO HQ for support and guidance.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Education: University Degree in Business or Public Administration. Specialized training in procurement is an asset;

Experience:

• At least 3 – 5 years of procurement, contract management, and administration in large public or international organizations;
• Proven experience in process management and capacity building on procurement in Uganda.
• Languages Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

Specific knowledge, skills, and competencies:

• Sound understanding of procurement principles and practices;
• Good contract law knowledge;
• Proven ability to analyze potential risks, promote risk awareness, and hold others to account for their practices;
• Excellent computer skills in MS Word and Excel;
• Highly organized, with a problem-solving attitude;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment;
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, flexibility, and an entrepreneurial spirit;
• Keen sense of ethics, integrity, and commitment to IDLO’s mandate;
• Keen understanding of the Uganda context.

Terms & Conditions

For this locally recruited position, IDLO shall offer the selected candidate an Affiliate contract of 12 months, with the possibility of extension subject to performance and availability of funding.

In addition, IDLO shall offer a yearly basic salary of UGX 91,567,331, medical insurance, and leave entitlements, including in accordance with IDLO Employee Regulations and Rules.