Job Details (PRINCIPAL PROCUREMENT OFFICER )

THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

 

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, serving Public Officers in Ministries/Departments/Agencies and Local Governments to fill vacant posts.  Application Forms/Public Service Form No.3 (2008) should be filled ON-LINE not later than 18th May, 2018.  The link to the e-recruitment system can be accessed via the Public Service Commission website www.psc.go.ug .

 

Applicants are advised to: -

 

a)    Apply ON-LINE.

b)    Scan, attach and submit relevant documents (‘O Level, ‘A Level, Degree and Professional Documents, copies of letters of appointment, confirmation and promotion) On-line.

c)    Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.

d)    Print an Extract of PS Form 3 (2008) and obtain recommendation from the Responsible Officer.  Scan the recommendation together with the rest of the documents and submit online.

 

Application Process

      i.        Visit the website www.psc.go.ug (go to Jobline and click ‘Apply Online’)

     ii.        Register only once as a new user and login

    iii.        Complete your profile (starting with the Bio data moving downwards)

   iv.        View Available Adverts and the jobs therein.

    v.        Click on a Job from the list of the advertised jobs

   vi.        View the Job Details and Click Apply now

  vii.        Review your application and SUBMIT your application.

NB. You can apply for a maximum of two posts for a given advert

 

Please Note: -

 

a)    Only applications On-line will be considered.

b)    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

c)    Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with their original certificates, transcripts and letters of employment during the Oral Interviews.

d)    Applicants should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisals for the last three (3) Financial Years are submitted to the Commission before the date of Oral Interviews.

e)    In case of any inquiry, call Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or send an e-mail to vacancies@psc.go.ug

 

 

Applicants should have the following Core Competencies:

 

-       Public Sector Management, Results Orientation, Ethics and Integrity, Interpersonal, Communication and Computer Skills, Ability To Adapt To Multi Cultural Settings, Innovation, Concern for Quality, Standards and Technical Competence, Ability to Coach Subordinates and Report Writing Skills.

 

-       Strategic Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Team Building, Conflict Management, Policy Development, Change Management, Research and Project Management Skills.


Ministry/Department
Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Dev.
Post
PRINCIPAL PROCUREMENT OFFICER
Scale
U2
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
4
Reference
HRM 50/70/01 (Vol. XXI)
Minimum Age
28
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
EITHER An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Commerce or Business Administration with specialisation in Procurement and Supply Chain Management plus full professional qualification as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in a Management related field obtained from a recognized University/Institution. OR An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Business Administration or Economics plus full professional qualifications in Supply Chain Management from a recognized University/Institution as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in a Management related field obtained from a recognized awarding Institution. In case of non first Bachelors Degree Holders, applicants should have full professional qualification in Procurement/Purchasing and Supply Chain Management plus a Post Graduate Diploma in a Management Related field from a recognised University/Institute. Applicants in both categories above should be registered Members of a recognized professional body in Supply Chain Management.
Working Experience
Applicants should have six (6) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been served as Senior Procurement Officer in Government or equivalent level of experience in Procurement work from a reputable organisation.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner, Procurement for performing the following duties:-

-       Facilitating and providing technical support on procurement policy review, procurement planning process, budgeting, control of public resources, and any other matters concerning procurement and disposal of Public Assets in the Entity;

-       Reviewing procurement audit reports to ensure compliance and conformity with legal and regulatory framework governing Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets function;

-       Preparing, compiling and submitting appropriate reports to Contracts Committee, Accounting Officer and User department;

-       Putting in place appropriate internal control system to ensure compliance and conformity with legal and regulatory framework governing the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets function;

-       Reviewing proposals for Contracts Committee members in central and Local Governments;

-       Consolidating and reviewing the procurement plan of the entity and developing end of year performance reports;

-       Coordinating effective management of the evaluation process including constitution of evaluation team, timely evaluation and submission to the Contracts Committee;

-       Coordinating, monitoring and appraising the contract management process in the entity;

-       Ensuring effective management of negotiation processes;

-       Overseeing  the inventory management function within an entity;

-       Supervising, mentoring and motivating subordinate staff;

-       Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


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