Vacancy Announcement number: VA-12-2010
Post Title: Procurement Officer
Post Grade: SB 4/MIN
Duty Station: Kampala
Job Purpose:
Under the supervision of the Head of Procurement, the incumbent will coordinate the activities within the unit to improve on lead times, remove communication gaps and over see the different reporting mechanisms ensuring dissemination of accurate information and will be required to undertake the following
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide technical advice on procurement activities, following rules, procedures and regulations;
• Issue local tenders, evaluate offers and make recommendations for the finalization of purchases and the award of contracts by using WFP's corporate system;
• Analyze and evaluate commodity tender results;
• Review technical proposals of suppliers and carry out cost/benefit analysis for equipment and services procurement;
• Develop and prepare technical and legal contracts;
• Manage and coordinate negotiations with all interested parties including contract disputes and claims;
• Run system queries; prepare reports and management presentations on procurement activity;
• Render technical advice and support to management in country offices and support procurement officers in other offices;
• Contribute to any preparedness actions such as early warning, risk analysis, and contingency planning and make the necessary recommendations.
• Periodically monitor the management of risks and report on any actions taken;
• Supervise procurement staff, as required;
• Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants should be mature persons with good judgment, resourceful, tact, initiative , negotiation skills, good communication skills, ability to work in a team and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds coupled with the following: -
• Advanced or University degree in Food Science and Technology, Agriculture, Biochemistry Procurement, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Legal, Engineering, Accounting or any other related field, attained from a recognized institution;
• At least six (6) years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in coordinating procurement activities in large stand alone operations, total quality management, food handling and storage gained from reputable organizations;
• Proficiency in both oral and written English is essential;
• Good working knowledge and experience in MS Office -applications is essential;
To Apply:
Uganda Nationals who meet the above requirements are requested to submit their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, under confidential cover quoting on the envelop the vacancy announcement number and name of the applicant to:
The Human Resources Officer
UN World Food Programme
P.O. Box 7159 Kampala.
Hand delivered applications should be dropped in a box at the reception of WFP Offices at plot 17-19, Clement Hill Road.
Applicants should check on the Notice Board at the main entrance to confirm that their applications have been received one week after the closing date. Applications must be received by the deadline and only short listed candidates shall be contacted.
Please note that incomplete submission will be disregarded
Closing date: 16th July 2010
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status
Post Title: Procurement Officer
Post Grade: SB 4/MIN
Duty Station: Kampala
Job Purpose:
Under the supervision of the Head of Procurement, the incumbent will coordinate the activities within the unit to improve on lead times, remove communication gaps and over see the different reporting mechanisms ensuring dissemination of accurate information and will be required to undertake the following
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide technical advice on procurement activities, following rules, procedures and regulations;
• Issue local tenders, evaluate offers and make recommendations for the finalization of purchases and the award of contracts by using WFP's corporate system;
• Analyze and evaluate commodity tender results;
• Review technical proposals of suppliers and carry out cost/benefit analysis for equipment and services procurement;
• Develop and prepare technical and legal contracts;
• Manage and coordinate negotiations with all interested parties including contract disputes and claims;
• Run system queries; prepare reports and management presentations on procurement activity;
• Render technical advice and support to management in country offices and support procurement officers in other offices;
• Contribute to any preparedness actions such as early warning, risk analysis, and contingency planning and make the necessary recommendations.
• Periodically monitor the management of risks and report on any actions taken;
• Supervise procurement staff, as required;
• Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants should be mature persons with good judgment, resourceful, tact, initiative , negotiation skills, good communication skills, ability to work in a team and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds coupled with the following: -
• Advanced or University degree in Food Science and Technology, Agriculture, Biochemistry Procurement, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Legal, Engineering, Accounting or any other related field, attained from a recognized institution;
• At least six (6) years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in coordinating procurement activities in large stand alone operations, total quality management, food handling and storage gained from reputable organizations;
• Proficiency in both oral and written English is essential;
• Good working knowledge and experience in MS Office -applications is essential;
To Apply:
Uganda Nationals who meet the above requirements are requested to submit their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, under confidential cover quoting on the envelop the vacancy announcement number and name of the applicant to:
The Human Resources Officer
UN World Food Programme
P.O. Box 7159 Kampala.
Hand delivered applications should be dropped in a box at the reception of WFP Offices at plot 17-19, Clement Hill Road.
Applicants should check on the Notice Board at the main entrance to confirm that their applications have been received one week after the closing date. Applications must be received by the deadline and only short listed candidates shall be contacted.
Please note that incomplete submission will be disregarded
Closing date: 16th July 2010
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status
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