Jobs at:
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

Vacancy title:
Assistant Warden Procurement

Deadline of this Job:
not later than 28th October 2016

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a semi-autonomous agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. UWA was established in 1996 and is managed in accordance with the Wildlife Act Cap 200.

The Mission of UWA is: To conserve, economically develop and sustainably manage the wildlife and protected areas of Uganda in partnership with i neighboring communities and other stakeholders for the benefit of the people of Uganda and the global community.
UWA, an equal opportunity employer wishes to recruit high caliber, self
motivated and result oriented Ugandan nationals to fill the Positions below:

Job Title: Assistant Warden Procurement
Salary Scale: UWA 7
Number of Vacancies: 1
Duty Station: UWA Headquarter

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To interface and participate in planning, organizing and co-coordinating all Procurement and Disposal activities in the Organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Taking part in preparation and issue of Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) for goods, services and works required by User Department.
  
• Preparing prompt monthly reports to Contracts Committee for all Micro Procurement transactions done within UWA and ensure submission to PPDA.
  
• Preparing and issuing Local Purchase Orders for all Procurement transactions of goods, services and works required by the User Department.
  
• Coordinating receiving and opening bids.
  
• Liaising with User Departments to develop appropriate specifications, Scope of works and Terms of reference for goods, works and services respectively.
  
• Maintaining a proper archive of records for all Procurement and Disposal activities.
  
• Receiving and processing all Procurement and Disposal requisitions from the User Departments as required.
  
• Dealing with Suppliers in matters regarding shortages, rejections or any l other complaint as reported by Stores Staff.
  
• Taking part in informing the user departments as regard to delivery delays of goods or completion delays of scenarios and works. '
  
• Making suggestions about the latest and more economical procurement options for User departments
  
• Performing any other duty assigned by the supervisor or management from time to time.

PERSONS SPECIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Should possess an Honors Bachelors Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain Management from a recognized awarding Institution.
  
• Professional qualification in Supply Chain Management (CIPS) and a
• Post Graduate Diploma in Procurement Management from a recognized awarding Institution will be an added advantage.
  
• Should have knowledge in computer applications

EXPERIENCE:

• At least two (2) years relevant working experience from a reputable Organization.

COMPETENCES:

• Procurement, Disposal and Contract Management;
  Information and Communications Technology
  
• Ethics and Integrity
  
• Concern for Quality and Standards
  
• Time management

Job application procedure
Applications with detailed CV and three (3) competent Referees with daytime telephone contact should be addressed and submitted to the address below clearly marking on the envelope the post being applied for not later than 28th October 2016.

The Executive Director
Uganda Wildlife Authority
Plot 7 Kira Road, Kamwokya
P.O. Box 3530 Kampala, Tel:+256-414-355000 Fax +256414346921
Email: info@ugandawildlife.org
Websites: www.ugandawildlife.org www.friendagorilla.org

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, please note that any form of lobbing will lead to automatic disqualification.