Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 14 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About Teach For Uganda
We are an indigenous nonprofit organization that nurtures leaders who advance access to quality education for children in low-income communities in Uganda through a two-year teaching fellowship.

At Teach For Uganda (TFU), we believe that when our children are 25 years old they will have attained the highest level of Education. They will have acquired leadership and entrepreneurial skills that empower them to access and create opportunities, they will persevere in the face of adversity and mobilize communities to solve their own challenges. They will be responsible, honest, empathetic and reliable leaders with a sense of purpose who will inspire the next generation to greatness. We currently operate in 7 districts i.e., Mukono, Bugiri, Namayingo, Buikwe, Mayuge, Namutumba and Kayunga.

Position Overview
The Procurement and Logistics Officer is responsible for overseeing the procurement and logistics aspects of Teach For Uganda's operations. Working closely with the Operations Manager, Program teams, and Finance, the Procurement and Logistics Officer is very instrumental in supporting program activities in ensuring effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of goods and services to the organization. The Procurement and Logistics officer will also have to do field visits to support field teams.

Essential Job Functions
Procurement; (45%)
• In liaison with the Operations Manager, and Program team, design and implement the annual procurement plan.
• Review and ensure adherence to the Procurement and Logistics Manual.
• Manage the procurement process, provide the necessary documentation, and deliver promptly, ensuring that items procured meet the specifications of the end-user while adhering to Teach For Uganda's procurement policies.
• Train the team on procurement and logistics policies. Establish and maintain a pipeline of recommended suppliers, overseeing the logistical aspects of the operation; oversee goods/commodity storage and movements as needed to the intended destinations.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager, Head of Programs, and Finance Manager to detect and mitigate fraud, conflict of interest, and legal ramifications of Teach For Uganda activities.
• Develop and manage an annual procurement committee meeting schedule. As a secretary to the committee, document the procurement committee meetings, and ensure the transaction

Minimum Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities
• A Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Stores and Supplies Management, Logistics, or a related qualification from a recognized.
• 02+ years' experience in logistics and procurement with preferably in an NGO setting
• Ability to maintain the procurement and logistics filing system, Adaptability to unanticipated circumstances,
• Proficient in MS Office and G-Suite package
• Proven ability to solve problems independently without supervision
• A clear understanding of procurement ethics and donor compliance is essential.
• Well-developed analytical and reporting skills

Skills and abilities
• Strong organizational, reporting, and management skills.
• Ability to successfully work within a team, have exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple in a fast-paced environment.



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Email a one-page cover letter and your resume with 03 professional referees to jobs@teachforuganda.org. Indicate the position applied for in the subject line by December 22, 2023. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.


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