About MUST:
Mbarara University of Science & Technology (MUST), commonly known as Mbarara University, is a public university in Uganda. Mbarara University commenced student intake and instruction in 1989. It is one of the eight public universities and degree-awarding institutions in the country. MUST is accredited by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education.

Job Summary: The Principal Procurement Officer will coordinate and oversee the procurement of goods, works and services for the University.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent heads the Procurement & Disposal Unit (PDU) of the University;
In charge of procurement planning, budgeting and control of the resources of the University;
Prepares and submits periodic reports for the Contracts Committee, PPDA and others as may be required by the Accounting Officer;
Ensures conformity with Government procurement laws and regulations;
Provides timely advice the Accounting Officer, Contracts Committee and University staff matters pertaining to procurement;
The incumbent evaluates all procurement requirements and recommends the most appropriate procurement procedure;
Perform any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The Principal Procurement Officer should at least hold an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement & supply chain management or BBA (Procurement option), or economics or Bachelor of Commerce;
Possession of a Master’s degree in Procurement or Finance and Accounting from a recognized institution;
Fully qualified professional with CIPS.
A minimum of eight years’ experience in a reputable organization.
Industrious and self-driven;
Ready to work long hours;
High degree of integrity;
Computer literacy skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Results-oriented;
Good team player with leadership skills;
Age: Between 32-55 years;

How to Apply:
All candidates who are suitably qualified should send their applications accompanied by copies of all relevant academic documents (O’ and A level, degree and other certificates) plus three names of referees (excluding social referees) and their postal/email addresses to:

The University Secretary,
Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST)
P.O Box 1410
Mbarara, Uganda.

Deadline: 13th March, 2017