2 Fresher Assistant Procurement Officer Job Vacancies – National Animal Genetic Resources Center and Data Bank (NAGRC & DB)
Job Title: Assistant Procurement Officer (2 Fresher Jobs)
Organization: National Animal Genetic Resources Center and Data Bank (NAGRC & DB)
Duty Station: Headquarters – Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: Finance and Administration Manager
About US:
The National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) was established by the Animal Breeding Act, 2001. It is one of the statutory semi-autonomous bodies of the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). Formation of NAGRC &DB was part of the fulfilment of the aspirations in the National Animal Breeding Policy (1997), document and the Action Plan for its implementation providing guidelines to all actors in the animal breeding and production value-chain. The actors included input suppliers, farmers, companies, researchers, extension workers and civic leaders on suitable breeds for the various ecological and production systems.
Job Summary: The Assistant Procurement Officer will provide basic support to facilitate timely implementation and execution of Procurement and Disposal activities for an Entity.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepares and compiles draft tenders (bid) documentation;
- Distributes bid documents and notices;
- Receives and registers bids;
- Responds to inquiries on bid documents as may be assigned;
- Verifies procurement and disposal documentations for completeness and correctness;
- Maintains proper procurement and asset disposal records;
- Enters basic data on system for further processing; and
- Follows up entries, requests, and complaints, keeps customer updated of progress and;
- Undertakes any other official duties as assigned by the immediate Supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement or Supply Chain Management or Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM)/Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – with specialization in Procurement and Supply Chain Management from a recognized awarding institution.
- Partial professional qualification / Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (Like CIPS, ISM, CILT) from a recognized awarding institution.
- Partial professional qualification / Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (Like CIPS, ISM, CILT) from a recognized awarding institution.
- Post-graduate diploma in Project Planning and Management is an added advantage Working experience of at least Three (3) years gained from Government or reputable organization/institution is a prerequisite.
- Age Limit: 25-45 years
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications addressed to: The Executive Director – NAGRC&DB should be STRICTLY SENT BY EMAIL to executivedirector@nagrc.go.ug
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, NO physical deliveries will be received at NAGRC&DB.
Deadline: 22nd December, 2020
NOTE: Only Applicants who meet the criteria specified above should apply. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity to all. PWDs and Female applicants are specifically encouraged to apply. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the above positions, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing shall automatically lead to disqualification.