Procurement officer Job Vacancy at PSF Uganda

The Government of Uganda has received credit from the World Bank towards implementation of the Competitive and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP). The development objective (PDO) of the project is to improve the competitiveness of enterprises in Uganda through supporting reforms in priority productive and service sectors geared towards a better investment climate with particular focus on MSMEs. The 5-year project comprises of four major components and is being implemented by seven agencies namely HTTI, UWA, UTB, URSB, MGF, MTWA, PSFU/MLHUD. However, the overall coordination of the Project will lie with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) through a Project Coordination Unit (PCU). More details on the project can be obtained from www.cedp.go.ug

The PSFU now seeks to engage a suitably qualified individual, with qualifications and experience as detailed below for the position of Procurement Officer (PO).

Objective:

The objective of this assignment is to provide support for timely implementation of the procurement processes in accordance with the procurement plan which will guarantee timely acquisition of goods, works and services essential for project implementation and operations.

Academic qualifications:

(i) Applicants must possess an honours’ University degree Procurement, Business Administration, Economics, Civil Engineering or other related courses; (ii) Postgraduate qualification training/diploma in Procurement and supply chain management or Procurement and logistics management; (iii) Membership to professional body will be an added advantage

Details of the scope of services, deliverables, qualifi cations, contract and reporting arrangements can be found at https://cedp.go.ug/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Procurement-Officer.pdf

Interested eligible applicants should submit applications including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae and Academic Certifi cates and Transcripts to demonstrate that they have the required qualifi cations and relevant experience to perform the services; to be received not later than 1700hrs on December 30, 2022.

Applications should be submitted as e-mail attachments at recruitment@cedp.go.ug. The e-mail subject should include the Reference Number and Position being applied for. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The Project Coordinator Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project Private Sector Foundation Uganda – Lower Building Plot 43 Nakasero Road P O Box 7683, KAMPALA

E-mail: procurement@cedp.go.ug