About USAID RWANU Project:
ACDI/VOCA is implementing the USAID-funded PL 480 Title II Development Food Assistance Program entitled “Resiliency through Wealth, Agriculture, and Nutrition in Karamoja (RWANU).” The RWANU Program aims to reduce food insecurity among vulnerable rural populations in selected sub-counties of Amudat, Moroto, Napak and Nakapiripirit. The Program’s strategic objectives are (1) improved availability and access to food and (2) reduced malnutrition in pregnant and lactating mothers and children under five. The RWANU Program takes a preventive approach to reducing malnutrition, focusing on the first 1,000 days of life when conditional food rations will have the highest impact. RWANU promotes diversified livelihoods strategies including linkages to market opportunities to ensure long-term food security and resilience to food insecurity shocks.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Render support in reviewing requisitions for completeness and accuracy; follow up on discrepancies with the initiating department and identify available suppliers for each requisitioned item.
· Assist in the processing of requisitions into purchase orders and any resulting change orders.
· Support in maintaining and updating the vendor database.
· The incumbent will also okay a role in procurement evaluations
· Assist in communicating to vendors and internal clients
· Submit a monthly property status report.
· Update the Procurement Tracker
· Actively monitor record and report on optimal supply of stationery, office equipment, furniture and other amenities for performance of program work.
· Perform any other duties that may be assigned to you from time to time

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidates should hold university degrees in Business Administration, Procurement and Logistics from a reputable institution will be an added advantage.
· A minimum of two years working experience with a similar organization.
· Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
· Good negotiation skills
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Computer literacy with a good command of word processing and spreadsheets

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who desire to work in the USAID RWANU Project should send their applications (only by e-mail) addressed to the Human Resources Manager attaching their application letters and CV to jobs@acdivocaug.biz

NB: Women are encouraged to apply as ACDI/ VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

Deadline: 15th May 2015