In order to ensure policy implementation and operationalisation of the strategic plans of the organisation, meet the national strategic objectives embedded in the National Development Plan (NDP) in the context of the Agricultural Sector Development Strategy and Investment Plan (DSIP), and achieve Prosperity For All (PFA), the National Agricultural Advisory Services Board now invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant positions at the NAADS Secretariat.
PROCUREMENT SUPPORT OFFICER (1 POST)
Reports to: Manager – Finance and
Administration Purpose: Main purpose: To coordinate and manage the procurement of goods, works and services of the organization
DUTIES:
• Provide framework and guidelines for policies and procedures on procurement for use by Local Governments in accordance with Government and donor regulation and guidelines
• Monitor implementation of procurement guidelines to ensure adherence so as to facilitate approval of sample contracts.
• Assure the provision of technical back-up arid support to the procurement units at Local Government levels.
• Liaise with appropriate professional bodies to define standards and specification for bid documents for the goods and services.
• Provide secretariat to the contracts committee:
• Prepare bid documents for high value and highly specialized procurements
• Responsible for contract administration including preparation of contracts and issuing approved contracts
• Liaise with other departments on matters related to procurement
• Work with Planning Monitoring and Evaluation department to draw up and monitor implementation of procurement guidelines for goods and services at district and sub-county levels
• Liaise with Finance and Accounts to ensure availability of procurement funds and timely payment to suppliers.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Job requirement
Personal Specifications: Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in Procurement and Logistics management, B.Com, BBA, BA/ BSC Econ, Production and Supply Chain Management, Public Administration plus at least level IV of CIPS.
• Masters degree in related field will be added advantage.
Experience.
At least 5 years relevant experience 3 of which must have been at a senior level with increasing responsibility demonstrated in the management of complex procurement of goods and services
Competence.
Technical
• Management of the organization environment
• Planning
• Organizing
• Coordinating
• Strategic thinking.
Behaviour
• High personal integrity and good oral and writing skills
• Leadership and team work
• Accountability
• Public relations and customer care
• Knowledge management, ethics and probity
How to apply
Applications with detailed curriculum vitae, recent Passport size photograph, names & addresses of two referees and the applicant’s day time telephone contact should be sent between 8.30 a.m-5.00 p.m to:
The Chairman, NAADS Board of Directors,
P. O. Box 25235, Kampala
Plot617/Bloc4
Rubaga Road, Mengo, Office B
Behind Rubaga Division Office and City
Parents
Remuneration: Attractive and Competitive Terms of contract: Performance based 3 years renewable contract
Applications should be submitted not later than 3rd October, 2011 at 2.00 p.m. Applicants who meet the specifications will be contacted within seven days. Any form of canvassing will disqualify.
