Vacancy title:
Procurement Officer

Jobs at:
Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC)

Deadline of this Job:
7th December 2018

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: 7th December 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

JOB DETAILS:
The Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) is Uganda's leading independent policy think tank with an economics focus. Its mandate is to provide policy oriented research and other forms of analytical support to inform policy processes in Uganda The Centre has repositioned itself as a Go-To Policy Think Tank within the wider East Africa region. EPRC uses resources from Government of Uganda and Think Tank Initiative (TTI) under the International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
The Centre is searching for qualified persons with sound professional integrity to f'ill the positions indicated below.

 Job title: Procurement Officer
(1 position)
Reports to: Director, Finance & Shared Services
Main role

•  To effectively and efficiently manage the procurement and disposal function of the Centre as per EPRC's procurement policies and procedures and PPDA Guidelines and Procedures through the application of best practices in professional procurement and inventory management;
  
•  Offer advice and direction to staff and management, as required, with regard to best practices in procurement;
  Job Requirements
  
•  A good University degree from a reputable University in Procurement or Supply Chain Management or Commerce, Business Administration with specialization in Procurement, or Supply Chain Management or postgraduate diploma in Procurement, or Supply Chain Management
  
•  Professional qualification membership of Procurement./ Purchasing in Supply Chain Management like ClPS,
  
•  At least three (3) years of progressive work experience as a Procurement Officer or related position
  
•  Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policies, and systems