Procurement Officer(Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development)-Job careers in Uganda

Job Title:  Procurement Officer
Organisation: Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development (MEMD)
Job title:  Entebbe, Uganda
Deadline:  6th  January, 2014 (4:00PM)
Reports to: Commissioner, PEPD.

About Us:
The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development (MEMD) requires the services of qualified and experienced persons for the posts indicated below to work at the Petroleum Exploration & Production Department (PEPD), Entebbe.

Job Summary:
The Procurement Officer will take forward the procurement aspects in the department such as the procurement and implementation of goods and service contracts for the department including those of the refinery project, coordinate and manage the sourcing and procurement activities of the growing upstream oil and gas sector through benchmarking, contracting excellence, market intelligence and supplier management. In addition, the officer will contribute to the review and monitoring of procurement guidelines and procedures for the oil companies operating in the sector.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
    Prepare annual procurement and disposal plans and formulation of a procurement monitoring framework for the department.
    Ensure that procurements are performed in accordance with acceptable principles and practices and procurement regulations of Uganda (GOU PPDA Act).
    Prepare bid documents, Requests for Quotations, Requests for Proposals and adverts for procurement opportunities and follow up their implementation.
    Participate in reviewing and evaluating bids/proposals together with preparing submissions from the relevant authorities.
    Participate in monitoring and supervision of all procurement functions in the Department.
    Maintenance of a database of suppliers and service providers.
    Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual procurement reports for submission to relevant authorities.
    Provide relevant advise on procurement related issues and provide timely responses to any procurement queries.
    Perform any other duties assigned by the Management.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

•     The candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized University, (with minimum of Upper Second) in Procurement and Supply Chain and Logistics Management, B.Com, Business Administration (Hons) or any related field.
•     Professional qualifications in Procurement (CIPS) will be an added advantage
•     Knowledge of relevant procurement laws of Uganda and those for development partners.
•     Working experience in a busy procurement office will be an added advantage.
•     Ability to work long hours in Entebbe to meet the set deadlines.
•     Good interpersonal and communication skills and able to work with a multiplicity of stakeholders.
•     The applicant should also be highly innovative and creative thinker.
•     Possess excellent computer, writing, and presentation skills.
•     High degree of integrity, self-driven and able to set own work schedule with rigorous deadlines.
•     Ability to initiate and complete assignments and to work under demanding circumstances with minimal supervision.

Age: Between 25-35 years.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified job seekers should download an application form from the ministry’s website www.petroleum.go.ug in the Jobs and Tender section. The applicant should fill
this form electronically and print it for submission together with their curriculum vitae and photocopies of the academic documents to Amber House Second Floor Room, A 203, Kampala Road, Uganda.
Physical Address:
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of  Energy and Mineral Development, P.O. Box 7270, Kampala, Uganda.
Location: Amber House, Kampala Road. Tel: 256-414-344414.
Attn:  The Principal Human Resource Officer, Room A 203