Procurement Officer Jobs – Ministry of Water and Environment

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Organization: Ministry of Water and Environment

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

 Reports to: Procurement Specialist

About US:

The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) was established in 2007, from the then Ministry of Water, Lands and Environment, following the cabinet decision taken on 15th April, 2007. It has the overall responsibility of the development, managing, and regulating water and Environment resources in Uganda.  In the process of executing all its operations, the Ministry is committed to zero tolerance to fraud and corruption as guided by the existing legal national frameworks and institutions.

Job Summary:  The Procurement Officer will effective delivery of procurement services to the Project.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Assistance with the preparation of Request for Quotation, Initiations to Bid, Requests for Proposal and co-ordination of their timely dispatch
• Assist the Procurement Officer in maintaining current up to date Procurement documents and Manuals
• Assist in developing and implementation of the Joint Programme Procurement Plan and identifying procurement related priorities.
• Assist with the coordination with the selected bidder to ensure completion of administrative processes including Bid Security, contract award notice and that contract documents are distributed accordingly.
• Assist with managing the administrative process throughout the duration of the preparation of the all documentation until the award of the contract
• Maintain appropriated records to ensure that procurement process, decision, and contractual agreement is accurately documented for accountability and audit purpose.
• Ensure regular update of a database of contract documentation, terms of references, list of suppliers of goods and services;
• Perform other duties related field as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management or a related field.
• Possession of Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply (CIPS) is an added advantage.
• At least three (3) years of work experience in the field of project administration with emphasis on procurement and contracting management.
• Relevant work experience with World Bank and/or other international development organizations is an added advantage.
• Knowledgeable of Government of Uganda and Donor PPDA procurement procedures, rules and regulations;
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and Access).
• Planning, Organizing and coordinating skills
• Analytical skills.
• Excellent Report writing skills.
• Accountability
• Ethics and Integrity;
• Demonstrate high levels of Professionalism;
• Team player
• Effective communication and knowledge management
• Innovation and self-initiative
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Well-developed interpersonal and public relations

How to Apply:

All applications must be accompanied with recent (3) passport size photographs and CVs detailing work experience, present position, current remuneration, professional and educational qualifications. Applicants must also include contact details (telephone and email) of three (3) referees and female candidates are encouraged to apply. Applications should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment, Old Port Bell Road, Luzira P.O Box, 20026, Kampala and should be delivered to the Ministry Registry

Deadline: 12th November 2020