2 No Experience Procurement Officer Job Opportunities – Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA)
Job Title: Procurement Officer (2 Fresher Job Opportunities)
Organization: Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Senior Procurement Officer
About US:
The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) was established under section 14 of the Insurance Statute 1996 now The Insurance Act, (Chap213) Laws of Uganda, 2000 (Insurance Act) which came into effect on 4th April 1996 and commenced operations in April 1997. The establishment of the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda was a consequence of Government’s adoption of the liberalization and privatization policies which ended its role of directly engaging in the provision of goods and services and taking on the role of supervisor or regulator.
Job Summary: The Procurement Officer will effectively implement IRA’s Procurement and Disposal activities regarding supplies, service and works in line with PPDA, IRA’s policies and the strategic plan.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Use approved sources of supply for the procurement of goods, services and works required, to invite tenders or place orders as necessary.
- Monitor the management of placed orders with suppliers to expedite the delivery of the required items.
- Prepare periodic reports on procurement activities accordingly.
- Advise contract managers on the management of placed contracts for goods, services and works.
- Liaise with user departments in the implementation of procurement and disposal plans.
- Conduct market assessment and advise on the appropriate market prices required for initiation of procurements in accordance with the procedures under the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, regulations and guidelines.
- Maintain an up-to-date database on the existing and potential sources for procurement of goods, services and works required by the Authority and update the filing system in accordance with the formats laid down by the PPDA.
- Coordinate the processing of tenders for supply of goods or services or works and provide technical support and guidance to management on procurement issues.
- Prepare bid solicitation documents and all required necessary documents.
- Keep and maintain all the required profile documents and files
- Regularly report on the procurement activities to the supervisor
- Conduct evaluations when called upon
- Carry out any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Key Performance Indicators
- Compliance with procurement and disposal manual in all PDU Activities.
- Timely presentation of reports.
- Appropriate notification to the bidders.
- Up to date and accessible procurement records.
- Improved procurement cycle time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) Procurement Officer job placement must hold a Bachelor’s (Honors) degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management or any other related discipline majoring in procurement or any relevant bachelors’ degree with a post graduate qualification in Procurement or the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in Procurement.
- Personal presentation
- Negotiation skills
- Analytical skills
- High level of integrity
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Contract and supplier management
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who meet the requisite qualifications should submit their applications together with copies of detailed up-to-date CVs with at least three referees to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda
Plot 5 Kyadondo Road, Legacy Towers, Block B, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 22855, Kampala
Email to: ira@ira.go.ug
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Deadline: 7th September 2020 by 5:00 pm