About US:
The Government of the Republic of Uganda has received a loan and a grant from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to finance the Project for Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Region (PRELNOR), and intends to apply some of the proceeds to recruit staff to implement the project. PRELNOR will cover the districts of Adjumani, Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Lamwo, Kitgum, Nwoya and Pader.
About PRELNOR Project:
The overall goal of the PRELNOR is: Increased income, food security and reduced vulnerability of poor rural households in the project area. This will be through increased sustainable production, productivity and climate resilience of smallholder farmers with increased and profitable access to domestic and export markets.
Job Summary: The Procurement officer will be responsible for coordinating the procurement function based on GoU and IFAD guidelines and procedures. The incumbent will also provide leadership and guidance to all PMU and local government project staff on procurement issues for goods, services and construction contracts.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Regularly review and provide more detail, where required, on the procurement sections of the draft PIM
Work closely with other members of the PMU, local government and implementing partners, prepare the rolling 18-month procurement plan for works, goods and services required by the project and submit same for approval by the PPC and IFAD along with the AWPB
Manage the orientation for all district local governments and implementing agencies on the principles and application of procurement procedures and guidelines for PRELNOR and use of the PIM guidelines
Mentor, supervise and guide, where needed, on the preparation and collation of tender and contract documents for specific procurements according to GoU and IFAD guidelines
Support the members of the PMU and other implementing partners in preparation of TORs and contractual documents and ensure that responsible district and national government agencies have necessary inputs into the preparation process
Prepare tender notices and advertisements in appropriate national and international papers and websites as required
Review and advise on tender evaluation reports prepared by the Districts and other implementing agencies and make necessary follow-up
Maintain procurement files containing high quality and readily available information for review by supervision missions
Maintain the contract register and regularly update the same with monitoring data on progress of all contracts
Regularly report in writing to the project coordinator on potential or actual violation of contractual terms by contractors and service providers for appropriate sanctions
Carry out any other duties assigned by the project coordinator.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The procurement officer should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Logistics Management, or related field from a recognised University or Institution, plus professional qualifications e.g. CIPS.
A minimum of eight years’ experience dealing with procurement of civil works, goods and services, and with the award of contracts for Government/donor funded programmes
Prior experience in working within the Government procurement processes
Experience in preparing tender and contract documents for national and international competitive bidding
Detailed knowledge and understanding of Public Procurement Regulations including the PPDA regulations, as well as procurement guidelines for IFAD and the World Bank
Computer literacy skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and national languages
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and knowledge of strategic planning.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, transcripts and testimonials including names and addresses of three referees to: Ag. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Worker’s House, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 7037 Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 14th August, 2015