Jobs in Logistics – Procurement Officer at Population Secretariat (Popsec)

Organisation: Population Secretariat
(Popsec)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Head Finance and
Administration
About Popsec:
The Population Secretariat (Popsec) which is mandated to carry out
promotion, coordination, Advocacy, Monitoring and Evaluation of the
implementation of population programmes and activities in Uganda, is seeking
qualified and experienced individuals to fit the following vacant positions. The
positions are project based and located in Kampala but will require frequent
travelling to different parts of the country during field work.
Job Summary: The Procurement
Officer will manage the acquisition of goods and services according to the laid
down policies and procedures and the relevant procurement and disposal Laws of
Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Takes lead of the procurement section.
  • Plans, organizes and coordinates the
    budget activities of the procurement section.
  • Coordinates with Head Finance and
    Administration, Finance to ensure enforcement of procurement, as well as
    adherence to budgetary provisions.
  • Develops and implements suppliers
    selection process which is fair, transparent and in compliance with the
    procurement regulations.
  • Develops and implements suppliers and prices
    database.
  • Prepares standard documents to b e used in
    connection with procurement of goods and services in the company.
  • Issues general guidance, advice and
    assistance on specific issues to all departments undertaking procurement
    of goods and services for their work.
  • Responsible for forecasting the
    institution’s cash flow requirements.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by
    superiors.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The applicant should hold a Bachelors
    degree in business, preferably with specialization in Accounting or
    Finance or Procurement.
  • At least three (3) years in procurement
    management, logistics and supplies with a bias in government institution.
  • Additional professional qualification in
    CIPS is a must.
  • Computer literacy skills i.e. MS Office
    Packages and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of Uganda Procurement
    regulations will be an added advantage.
Age: Not more than 35 years
of age.
How to Apply:
 All suitably qualified
candidates should send their application letters accompanied by an updated CV
and photocopies of certificates stating three professional referees  and addressed to:  The Ag. Director Population Secretariat,
Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development Statistics House (2nd
Floor), Plot 9 Colville Street, P.O.Box 2666, Kampala, Uganda.
Attn. Head Finance and Administration.
Population secretariat is an equal opportunity employer and all
qualified men and women are encouraged to apply
NB: Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 26th
August, 2013



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