Senior Procurement Officer NGO Careers – Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
Job Title: Senior Procurement Officer
Organization: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda
Reports to: Procurement Manager
About US:
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) seeks to end pediatric HIV/AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs We are a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 15 countries and at 7,000 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already HIV infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners over the last 25 years, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States and new infections in children have declined by 58% worldwide.
About Project:
Through the Catalyzing Peadiatric TB Innovations, EGPAF will support the rapid roll out of models of care to improve peadiatric TB case finding, diagnosis and treatment and support the use of an innovative new formulation of peadiatric first-line fixed-dose combination TB treatment in 9 sub-Saharan African countries and India. EGPAF aims to improve the morbidity and mortality associated with peadiatric TB in these countries and catalyze improvements in care in other high-TB burden countries. Project implementation, operational as well and financial reporting will be done using EGPAF’s standard tools and techniques, as well as elements specifically developed for TB project implementation.
Job Summary: The Senior Procurement Officer will support all procurement activities for the Foundation, ensuring all are done ethically, and in compliance with EGPAF Policies and procedures, Government laws, and Donor Rules and Regulations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Procure goods and services according to established EGPAF and Donor procedures, from preparation of tenders and administration of fair and transparent competitive processes, through preparation of thorough and compliant procurement documentation, to include vendor vetting and selection documentation, bid analyses, and Local Purchase Orders (LPOs) and contracts, for management review.
- Assist to develop, maintain, and monitor EGPAF procurement plan(s).
- Assist to develop Basic Ordering Contracts for routine services & supplies
- Assist in monitoring deliveries, and facilitate the quality and quantity control of procured goods and services.
- Support finance to facilitate the timely payment of vendor invoices with appropriate supporting documents.
- Participate in the continuous improvement and standardization of procurement systems within EGPAF.
- Prepare and share weekly reports with the procurement manager on the status of procurements carried out by the department
- Set re-order levels of stock items and support producing of stock usage reports, coordinate sourcing strategies and development of supply base.
- Assist in monitoring all properties for maintenance requirements, work with appropriate vendors for maintenance, repair, and/or disposal of EGPAF property, arrange for property disposal, review and compile monthly reports.
- Perform other related duties and activities as assigned
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIP), with a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Management or any related field from a recognized University.
- Master’s degree in Procurement and Logistics Management, OR any related field will be an added advantage
- Seven years of experience in managing procurement and logistics in a reputable organization (NGOs) preferred
- Understanding of USAID Donor policies and regulations
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literate
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications with cover letters and updated CVs to:
The Senior Human Resources Manager
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
Plot 15, Kitante Close
P.O. Box 21127
Kampala, Uganda
NB: The cover letter and CV should submit as one file in pdf format through this link, Click Here
Deadline: 7th January 2020
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