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Job Title:      Assistant
Procurement & Disposal Officer

Organization: Rural
Electrification Agency (REA)

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Procurement
Officer

About US:

The Rural Electrification
Agency (REA) is the Secretariat of the Rural Electrification Board (REB). The
REB’s main function is to oversee the management of the Rural Electrification
Fund (REF) and facilitate the development and implementation of rural
electrification projects under several sources of funding.

Job Summary:  The Assistant Procurement & Disposal
Officer will provide technical support in the implementation of procurement and
disposal activities in accordance with existing procurement procedures and
laws, to ensure value for money.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Handling
all micro procurements

·       
Advising
user departments on individual procurement and disposal methods

·       
Support
the timely entry of data into the Government Procurement Portal (GPP)

·       
Participate
in development and preparation of Terms of Reference, Technical Specifications
and bidding documents for goods, services and works

·       
Participate
in evaluation of bids

·       
Ensure
proper maintenance of procurement and disposal records

·       
Preparation
of monthly reports and others as may be required

·       
Support
the Head Procurement and Disposal Unit to prepare for and coordinate
procurement audit activities

·       
Prepare,
administer and issue approved contracts

·       
Liaise
with suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and
services

·       
Support
any other procurement and disposal responsibilities as may be assigned from
time to time, by the Supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
He / she
should hold an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement (or Purchasing and
Supply Chain Management) obtained from a recognized awarding institution;

·       
At least
3 (Three) Years’ post graduate work experience in a busy public sector entity
handling procurement of goods, works and services

·       
Must
have a sound knowledge of computer applications (Excel/Word) and proficient in
report writing.

·       
Must be
conversant with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act
(2003), Regulations and Guidelines

·       
High
level of integrity and interpersonal skills

·       
Ability
to work with teams at all levels

·       
Ability
to work under pressure and tight deadlines

How to Apply:

All candidates
should send a typed cover letter, together with a current CV, copies of
academic transcripts and certificates plus names and addresses of three (3)
reputable referees should be directly submitted to:

The Chief Executive
Officer

Rural
Electrification Agency

Plot 10 Windsor Loop
Kololo

2nd Floor, House Of
Hope

P.o box 7317 Kampala.
Uganda

Deadline: 7^th August 2020 by 2:00pm

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