About NFA:
The National Forestry Authority (NFA) is a Government agency established under the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act, 2003 as a corporate body responsible for sustainable development and management of Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) and provision of technical support to stakeholders in the forest sub-sector.

Job Summary: The Procurement Assistant will support the procurement Manager in coordinating procurement activities within the unit.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Ensuring proper custody of the bid documents and procurement files.
· In charge of preparing bid documents.
· Preparing bid evaluation documents.
· Responsible for preparing procurement status reports.
· Entering data on the Procurement performance measurement system(PPMS).
· Compiling procurement needs from the various departments.
· Dispatch of requests for quotations and requests for proposals and purchase orders.
· Receipt of expressions of interest, bids and technical proposals.
· Render support in arranging bid opening meetings.
· Work in liaison with user departments to follow up supply orders and contract performance.
· Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should hold a Diploma in Procurement and supplies Management from a recognised institution.
· A minimum of two years working experience in similar work in a reputable organization/public sector.
· Working knowledge of PPDA regulations is a requirement.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their application letters, copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts and curriculum vitae giving full details of applicants education, qualifications, experience, present salary and naming three referees, plus their postal, email and telephone contacts to the address below;

Executive Director,
Plot10/20 Spring Road Nakawa
P.O. Box 70863, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: 0312 – 264035/6 or 0414 – 230365/9

Deadline: Friday, 15th November 2015