Senior Procurement Officer Job Career – Uganda Human Rights Commission
Job Title: Senior Procurement Officer
Organization: Uganda Human Rights Commission
Duty Station: Head Office, Kampala Uganda
Reports to: Secretary to the commission
Ref No: UHRC I HQ M12019
Salary Scale: HRC- 4
About US:
The Uganda Human Rights Commission is an Institution established under the provisions of Article 51 (1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda (as amended), its legal mandate, functions and powers are enshrined in the UHRC Act of 1997.
The main function of the Commission is to protect and promote fundamental Human Rights and freedoms in Uganda.
The Commission would like to strengthen its human resource capacity by recruiting dynamic and self- motivated individuals to complement its current staff in implementation of its mandate as a National Human Rights Institution.
Job Summary: The Senior Procurement Officer will plan, coordinate and manage the procurement and disposal of assets function of the Commission to ensure value for money
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Heading the procurement and Disposal Unit of the Commission;
- Developing appropriate procurement systems, procedures and guidelines for the Commission;
- Liaising with end users to comply with all procurement procedures and requirements of the Commission;
- Guiding the suppliers on procurement procedures:
- Verifying documentation relating to procurement and organizing the documentation for easy use by all interested parties;
- Liaising with Accounts to ensure availability of procurement funds and timely payments to suppliers;
- Monitoring implementation of procurement laws, regulations and guidelines.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following Disciplines: procurement/purchasing and supplies, Business Administration or Commerce (procurement and supplies option) and;
- Level 6 (Graduate diploma in ClPS professional qualifications from the Chanered Institute of Purchasing and Supply. (CIPS).
- Must be a member of the Chartered institute of Purchasing and Supply
- Good interpersonal & Communicational Skills
- Training on the new PPDA procedures
- Proficiency in Information and Communication technology
- Report writing skills
- Five or more years of experience in a supervisory position in procurement work from a reputable organization;
How to Apply:
All interested candidates send three copies of application forms attached with Passport photos, C.V and photocopies of professional documents including two (2) referees (one of whom must be your current employer) with retable telephone /email address.
Applications should be addressed to the Secretary, Uganda Human Rights Commission and will be received within Two weeks from the date of this advertisement.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through their telephone contact and/or email.
The successful candidate will be appointed for a 5 (five) year renewable contract
The Secretary to the Commission
Uganda Human Rights Commission
Plat 228, Lumumba Avenue
P.O.B0x 4929, Kampala
Deadline: 31st October 2019