Procurement Manager UNHCR Project Jobs – Windle International Uganda (WIU)

Job Title:              Procurement Manager (Re-Advertised)

Organization:  Windle
International Uganda (WIU)

Duty Station:   Kampala,
Uganda

NB: Please
note that candidates who applied through the earlier advertisement need not
re-apply.

About US:

Windle International
Uganda (WIU) is a registered INGO whose mission is to promote peace and
development in communities through provision and coordination of Education and
training for Refugees and people affected by conflict. Windle International
Uganda is the lead partner of UNHCR in implementing Education Projects in
Uganda with close collaboration with the Government of Uganda through the
Office of the Prime Minister.

Job Summary:
The Procurement Manager will constantly evaluate systems to deliver seamless
operations for the provision of timely, reliable, cost-effective and highly
efficient Procurement services and support to all locations, departments and
programs.

The Procurement
Manager will develop and implement a procurement plan in line with program and
overall organization demands.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

 Planning of the procurement and disposal
activities of the organisation.

·       
Establish
and manage a procurement framework to support organizational procurements in
line with the laid down policies and procedures

·       
Coordinate
the activities of the Procurement Committees (constitution, appointment,
training, reporting) both at HO and Settlement Offices in aiding the
Procurement process

·       
Provide
technical guidance in the development, review and implementation of procurement
policies and procedures;

·       
Develop
and implement a procurement plan in line with program and overall organization
demands

·       
Work
with the procurement team or designates to ensure timely delivery of quality

·       
goods
and services.

Service Agreements/
Contracts:

·       
Responsible
for the preparation of standard service agreements a nd monitor compliance to
the contracts

·       
Lead the
vendor pre-qualification process and thereafter ensure implementation of the
agreed upon service level agreements

·       
Under
guidance of the Director of Operations, participate in the implementation of
the WIU Strategic plan by providing procurement support for planned activities

·       
Support
the establishment of and maintain an assets management system that safeguards
Organizational assets in compliance with acceptable and laid down policies and
procedures

·       
Conduct
annual audits of the assets management systems to ensure high quality of assets
that support the organisation’s work plans

·       
Prepare
quarterly work plans and reports of the Unit’s performance against the
Organisation Strategy

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The ideal
candidate for the Windle Trust Procurement Manager job must hold a Degree in
Procurement and Logistics or Procurement and Supply Chain Management or a
related field of study from a reputable institution is required, a
qualification in Business Administration/Management is highly desired.

·       
A
postgraduate Degree or Master’s Degree in Procurement Management, Business
Administration majoring in Procurement and Logistics/ Supply Chain Management
or a related field of study is preferred

·       
At least
six years of progressive professional work experience in a busy NGO, INGO or
Government Agency; experience in implementing the procurement function with
donor funding

·       
Knowledge
of and demonstrated ability to interpret and implement PPDA Standards

·       
Strong
organizational and planning skills, ability to prioritize tasks and deliver
assignments in line with the work plan.

·       
Candidate
must have no history of violation of children’s rights

·       
Supervisory
prowess and ability to build a team

·       
Negotiation
skills

·       
Superior
analytical skills

·       
Understanding
of procurement and contract laws

·       
Good
interpersonal and communication skills

·       
Ability
to work under strict deadlines: high caliber time management competency
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power point

How to Apply:

All interested
applicants who meet the required competencies and wish to apply should apply
online at the link below.

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Here

Deadline:  2nd
April, 2020

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