Earn 6m monthly as Procurement Associate at International Development Law Organization (IDLO)
Job Title: Procurement Associate
Organisation: International Development Law Organization (IDLO)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Salary: UGX 6,708,538 /=
About US:
The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) enables governments and empowers people to reform laws and strengthen institutions to promote peace, justice, sustainable development and economic opportunity. We contribute to creating stable and inclusive societies where every person can live free from fear and want, in dignity and under the rule of law.
Job Summary: The IDLO Uganda Country Office (UCO) is currently implementing the Community Justice Program (CJP), and two other projects, the Pandemic Preparedness and Response Project (PPRP), and the Food Security Project. The CJP with the financial support of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) seeks to enhance the accessibility, quality and sustainability of justice services delivered for rural, vulnerable and marginalized communities in Uganda, while the PPRP seeks to strengthen national legal and policy frameworks to address public health emergencies, and the Food Security Project is implemented jointly with the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and it seeks to strengthen the legal environment for Food Security and Nutrition of vulnerable groups as part of the COVID-19 response and recovery.
Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Finance and Administration Manager, the Procurement Associate ensures process integrity and provides administrative assistance to the Operations team to support program delivery.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide procurement support and ensure process integrity.
- Support the procurement processes, update procurement plans, and undertake small procurement projects under the supervision of the Finance and Administration Manager.
- Assist with market research for the goods and services to be procured and produce market research reports and cost estimations for the goods and services to be procured.
- Prepare Purchase Orders (POs) and contracts for contracting of services and vendors, and maintenance of a filing system.
- Monitor POs and contracts, including taking follow up actions and monitoring deadlines for timely delivery of goods and services.
- Maintain relevant internal databases and files, keep track of any contractual agreements, and inform respective contract management officials and obligations.
- Develop and update the rosters of suppliers, implementation of supplier selection and evaluation.
- Collect vendor forms from the vendors, control vendor forms in terms of completeness.
- Ensure management of stock of office supplies, including sourcing of vendors, purchasing of supplies as required, controlling receipt, storage, and issuance of supplies, and periodically update stock cards.
- Support the Finance and Administration Manager and the programs team in procurement-related induction and technical support of sub-grantee partners.
- Assist the IDLO Global Procurement Lead at HQ, the Country Representative-Uganda and the supervisor in staff induction and training on IDLO procurement guidelines and processes.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) Procurement Associate job placement must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Management, Finance/Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent disciplines. Post-graduate qualifications in procurement will be a significant advantage
- At least three years of relevant experience in procurement preferably for international organizations or large national organizations. Procurement-related experience with international organizations or large national organizations in Uganda will be a significant advantage.
- Experience working in an international context is highly desired.
- Demonstrable familiarity with global procurement best practices as well as Uganda’s procurement legal framework.
- Familiarity with standard program and data management tools.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proficient use of other ICT and internet software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrable Training skills shall be a significant advantage.
- Works well with others and actively participates. Shares information, contributes, encourages, and motivates others to become involved in team activities. Provides constructive feedback and willingly helps others. Contributes to a fair environment that fosters collaboration and cooperation. Works effectively across and within IDLO organizational boundaries.
- Proven ability to see through tasks set and deliver results. The ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, flexibility and an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Keen sense of ethics, integrity, and commitment to IDLO’s mandate. Self-motivated and dynamic with a willingness and ability to use initiative to assist the organization to achieve its objectives.
- Languages: Excellent written and communication skills in English are required. Fluency in any of the widely spoken local languages in Uganda shall be a significant advantage.
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 15th September 2021
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