About UEGCL:
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd was incorporated in March 2001 under the Companies Act, 2012 on the basis of the Public Enterprises Reform and Divestiture Act, Cap 98 and Electricity Act, Cap 145. UEGCL is wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of Uganda. UEGCL’s key role is to – carry on the business of electric power generation and sale within Uganda or for export to neighbouring countries; build, operate and maintain Electricity Generation Plants; monitor the operation and maintenance of its Concessioned Assets – Nalubaale and Kiira Power Stations; provide Technical Support as and when required by the Government of the Republic of Uganda through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development; Implement Flagship Hydropower Plant Projects of Karuma (600MW) and Isimba (183MW; organize, support, encourage and maintain training facilities in technical and related fields, amongst others.

Job Summary: The Procurement Officer will support the Senior Procurement Officer in Managing the entire procurement process in the entity for the Concession/ All Projects in accordance with the PPDA guidelines

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will receive, review, and consolidate the individual user departments/all projects procurement and disposal work plans into a Master procurement plan.
Initiate and prepare solicitation of bids for goods, services, and works.
The incumbent will prepare documentation, procedures, reports and recommendations at various key stages in the procurement process for consideration by contracts committee· ·
Regularly check statement of requirements (specifications) prepared by the users and/or assist with their preparation.
Display procurement information on the public procurement notice board
Actively participate in preparing bidding documents – Supplies, Works, Services (consultancy and non-consultancy).
Manage the disposal of old equipment process from identification to final sell off.
Perform supplier performances reviews and advise on areas for improvement.
Maintain and archive records for all procurement and disposal transactions in accordance with the PPDA guidelines.
Prepare and send timely reports i.e. weekly procurement status reports, monthly procurement report for PPDA and contracts committee.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The Procurement Officer should possess a bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics or a University Degree with relevant experience and CIPS Affiliation.
At least three (3) years’ relevant experience working with the Procurement and Disposal Unit in a busy organization.
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
Interpersonal skills and high level of integrity
Computer literacy skills
The position involves making timely decision under pressure and also involves high level of integrity, due care and caution.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications with copies of their academic documents and detailed CVs indicating two referees and their full addresses physically to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL),
3rd Floor, UEDCL Tower,
Plot 37 Nakasero Road, P.O. Box 75831, Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: Friday, 20th March, 2015 by 5.00 p.m.