The Commission would like to strengthen its human resources capacity by recruiting dynamic and self motivated individuals to complement its current staff in the implementation of its mandate as a national Human Rights institution. Applications are invited for filling the following positions which will be based at the Commission Headquarters
The successful candidate will be appointed for a five-year contract and is subject to a six month probation period.
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
(1 vacancy)
Ref No: UHRC/HO /I/2011
Salary Scale: HR-OS-5
Age: 28 years and above
Reports to: Secretary to the Commission
Main Purpose of the Job:
To effectively and efficiently handle the procurement and disposal requirements of the Commission
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Heads the Procurement and Disposal Unit of the Commission
• Liaises with end-users to compile all procurement requirements of the organization
• Guides the suppliers on procurement procedures
• Verifies documentation relating to procurement and organizes the documentation for easy use by all interested parties
• Liaises with Accounts to ensure availability of procurement funds and timely payments to suppliers
Job requirement
Competencies required:
• At least Honours Degree in Procurement/ Purchasing and Supplies
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following discipline: Business Administration or Commerce (Procurement and Supplies option) or
• Level 6 (Graduate Diploma in CIPS Professional qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)
• Clean track records of testimonials from the previous employers are required Interpersonal & communication skills Training on the new PPDA procedures Needs ICT skills Minute writing skills Report writing skill Three or more years of experience in procurement work from a reputable organization is required
How to apply;
Interested applicants are required to forward two copies of their applications together with detailed CV, including two (2) referees with reliable telephone/ e-mail addresses, photocopies of academic and professional certificates, within one week from the date of this advertisement.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted through their addresses. Applications should physically be hand delivered to the Commission Headquarters on the location below:
The Secretary to the Commission
Uganda Human Rights Commission
Plot 20/22/24 Buganda Road, Kampala
