Procurement Specialist UTSEP Project Jobs – Ministry of Education and Sports
Job Title: Procurement Specialist
Organisation: Ministry of Education and Sports
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The Government of Uganda received a grant of US$ 100 million from the Global Partnership of Education (GPE) for the Uganda Teacher and School Effectiveness Project (UTSEP) as support towards implementation of the Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP). The project became effective on 24th March 2015 and is expected to close by 31st December, 2019. The Project Development Objective is to support the Government of Uganda in improving teacher and school effectiveness in the public primary education system. The project is centered on improving education service delivery at teacher, school and system level to realize meaningful gains in primary grades. The project is being implemented through 3 components; Component 1 focuses on Effective Teachers, Component 2 on Effective Schools and Component 3 on Technical Assistance.
Job Summary: The Procurement Specialist will ensure timely implementation of the procurement process in accordance to the procurement plan which will guarantee timely acquisition of goods, works and services. The selected Consultant is expected to play a key coordination role between all stakeholders in the procurement cycle..
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Annual Procurement Plans and monthly updates in place.
- Weekly and Monthly Procurement and Contract Management status reports/updates submitted to HPDU and World Bank.
- Monthly update of procurement monitoring form to be provided to all user departments to be filled and submitted timely provide input into Monthly Contracts Implementation Status reports for all contracts showing the total amount of the contract, amount already paid and balance to be paid on each contract.
- Timely preparation and submission of documents for the supply of goods, works and services to Contracts Committee orWorld Bank as the need arises;
- Regular procurement performance reports for staff participating in procurement cycle e.g. at evaluation, Contracting Management stages as well bottlenecks identified
- Contracts Register in place
- Demonstrate behaviour of professional and personal ethics, integrity and transparency in dealing with internal clients and service providers.
- Acceptable Record Keeping system in place
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a University Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, Civil Engineering or other related courses with a Masters Degree in either Procurement, Economics, Business Administration, Project Planning and Management or other related courses with extensive and demonstrated experience in procurement in all aspects of procurement of goods, non-consulting services, works and consulting services;
- Post graduate qualifications in procurement and supply chain management from a recognized university/ institution or Certification from an internationally recognized institute will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of six years of experience in procurement services with three years in public sector and at least 3 years working under the World Bank or Multilateral Development Bank financed projects with a demonstrated strong track record.
- Previous experience in processing high value contracts (subject to international competition) in civil works, supply of goods and consultancy services and in working with multisectoral teams are added advantages.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in procuring goods, senrices and works in a public or private sector institution.
- Proven experience in implementing procurement of high value contracts and procurement planning is an essential requirement.
- Good oral and written communication skills. Should be fluent in English. Proven integrity in handling public resources and in executing duties.
- Working knowledge of the PPDA procurement rules and procedures.
- A high level of interpersonal and management skills and ability to work with teams in the organisation at all levels.
- Must be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Computer knowledge and skills in Ms Word, Ms Excel and internet/email is a mandatory requirement.
- Proven positive integrity and confidentiality in handling public resources.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their sealed Applications accompanied with updated CVs and Certified Academic Documents should be addressed to;
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Education and Sports; and delivered to
Ministry Registry
Plot 9/11 King George VI Way, Embassy House, 4th Floor, Room 1,
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 5th April, 2019 by 5:00pm
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