Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 20, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
JOB TITLE: Procurement Officer
WORK CENTER: NALUBAALE – KIIRA HYDRO POWER STATION
SUPERVISOR/MANAGER TITLE: GENERATION MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: PDU

Job Summary: Description of the purpose of the job Implement procurement and disposal activities in accordance with statutory guidelines.

Key Responsibilities: Brief description of duties or the responsibilities for the job
• Prepare documentation, procedures, reports and recommendations at various key stages in the procurement process.
• Review and update statement of requirements (specifications) prepared by the users and/or assist with their preparation.
• Manage the disposal of old equipment process from identification to final sell off.
• Carryout supplier performances reviews and advise on areas for improvement.
• Maintain and archive records for all procurement and disposal transactions in accordance with the PPDA guidelines.
• Preparation of bidding/solicitation, receipt/opening of bids and evaluation reports documents for procurements or disposals assigned.
• Support contracts committee and implement their decisions in accordance with the statutory guidelines
• Periodically review and update a providers’ database in accordance with PPDA guidelines
• Prepare and monitor implementation of contracts in line with PPDA guidelines and other statutory rules and regulations

Reporting Relationship:
Supervisor; Senior Procurement Officer
Subordinates: Nil

Contacts/Liaise with the following offices:
Internally
• All users

Externally
• Contractors and consultants
• Development Partners
• PPDA
• Providers

Education and Professional Requirements: The minimum education level required to perform this job.
• Honours Degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce or any other related field
• Professional certification e.g CIPS or part qualification is a must.

Related Job Experience/Qualification: The Experience required to perform this job.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience working with the Procurement and Disposal Unit in a busy organization using PPDA Act and Regulations.

Additional Skills: In addition to the experience and educational requirements listed above
• Demonstrated knowledge of PPDA Act, Regulations, Guidelines and procedures and procurement environment in Uganda
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Good communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Interpersonal skills and high level of integrity
• Computer literacy

Additional Information
The position involves making timely decisions under pressure and also involves high level of integrity, due care and caution.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested persons with requisite qualifications are invited to address their applications with copies of certified academic documents, professional qualifications and detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating two referees and their full addresses to:
The Chief Human Resource Officer
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited
Block C, Plot 6-9, Victoria Office Park, Okot Close, Bukoto PO Box 75831, Kampala.

Applications should be submitted electronically as one attachment only in portable documents format (pdf) indicating the position applied for in the subject line to email address: jobs@uegcl.go.ug 
Please note:
a) Only on-line applications will be considered.
b) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
c) Shortlisted candidates wil be required to present original copies of certified academic documents during interviews.
d) Applications without authentic academic transcripts will not be considered.
UEGCL offers equal opportunities for both male and female applicants.
The deadline for submission of applications is Monday 3rd April 2023

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