About US:
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) seeks to end pediatric HIV/AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs. We are a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 15 countries and at 7,000 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners over the last 25 years, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States and new infections in children have declined by 58% worldwide. EGPAF Uganda Country program is currently implementing a number of projects in partnership with various donors.
About USAID RHITES Project:
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) implements the USAID Regional Health Integration to Enhance Health Services in the South West Uganda Project (RHITES) whose aim is to increase the availability, accessibility and quality of integrated health services including HIV and TB prevention, care and treatment; maternal, neonatal and child health services; family planning; nutrition assessment, counseling support; malaria prevention and treatment and other primary care services.
Job Summary: The Senior Procurement and Logistics Officer will support all procurement activities for the Foundation, ensuring all are done ethically, and in compliance with EGPAF Policies and procedures, Government laws, and Donor Rules and Regulations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Procure goods and services according to established EGPAF and Donor procedures, from preparation of tenders and administration of fair and transparent competitive processes, through preparation of thorough and compliant procurement documentation, to include vendor vetting and selection documentation, bid analyses, and Local Purchase Orders (LPOs) and contracts, for management review.
Assist to develop, maintain, and monitor EGPAF procurement plan(s).
The incumbent will also assist to develop Basic Ordering Contracts for routine services and supplies.
Render support in monitoring deliveries, and facilitate the quality and quantity control of procured goods and services.
The incumbent will also support finance to facilitate the timely payment of vendor invoices with appropriate supporting documents.
The Senior Procurement and Logistics Officer will actively participate in the continuous improvement and standardization of procurement systems within EGPAF.
Prepare and share weekly reports with the procurement manager on the status of procurements carried out by the department
Set re-order levels of stock items and support producing of stock usage reports, coordinate sourcing strategies – and development of supply base.
Provide support in monitoring all properties for maintenance requirements, work with appropriate vendors for maintenance, repair, and/or disposal of EGPAF property, arrange for property disposal, review and compile monthly reports.
Perform other related duties and activities as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant for the USAID EGPAF RHITES Project Senior Procurement and Logistics Officer job opportunity should be a Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIP), with a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Management or any related field from a recognized University. Possession of a Master’s degree in Procurement and Logistics Management, OR any related field will be an added advantage.
At least seven years’ experience, working with international donor related organizations preferred, with full understanding of USAID Donor policies and regulations.
Ability to work with limited supervision.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Computer literacy skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications to this address;
The Country Director, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), Plot 18A Kyadondo Road, Nakasero, P.O. Box 21127, Kampala, Uganda
E-mail to: UgandaRecruitment@pedaids.org
Deadline: 16th February 2018