About US:
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) was established under the National Environment Act Cap. 153 to coordinate, monitor, enforce and supervise all activities in the field of environment for purposes of ensuring sustainable development in Uganda

Job Summary: The Procurement Officer will technically support the preparation, management and contracting of a variety of goods, works and services of NEMA. The incumbent will also support Quality Assurance functions related to procurement and contracting of services and participate in all procurements undertaken at NEMA.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Offer technical support to NEMA and assist Management in operations and procurement related functions.
· Assess the compliance to PPDA and development partners’ procedures on goods, works and services procured for NEMA.
· Prepare and implement NEMA’s procurement plan.
· Prepare tender documents for the procurement of goods, works & services.
· Support the NEMA Management & the Contracts Committee to review procurement requests for completeness, adequacy and clarity of tender documents.
· Implement procurement and contracting transactions to purchase goods, works and services at the best value;
· Take pre-emptive action on operational, administrative and procedural issues of tenders submitted by suppliers and service providers;
· Prepare all necessary procurement management reports;
· Prepare & make available on time the tender documents for bidders;
· Demonstrate professional behavior, personal ethics, integrity and transparency in dealing with clients and service providers;
· Mentor and train colleagues by sharing knowledge in procurement procedures;
· Ensure that procurement procedures and guidelines are harmonized in the PPDA Procurement Manual.
· Carry out any other tasks related to the procurement function which could be requested by NEMA management & Contracts Committee and;
· Perform any other relevant tasks that may be assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The candidate should hold a good first degree in Economics, Business Administration, Procurement & Logistics. A Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning & Management, Public Procurement Management as an added advantage for those without a first degree in procurement & logistics. Possession of a Masters’ degree in the above disciplines is an added advantage.
· A minimum of five years’ experience in a business environment in procurement services either public or private sector or international organizations;
· Full Membership of the Institute of Procurement Professionals of Uganda.
· Capacity to work with minimum supervision
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· High ethics, integrity and confidentiality
· Excellent reporting skills
· Possess the ability to work under pressure and to make accurate and informed decisions.
· Excellent analytical and coordinating skills
· Ability to work independently and with strong organizational and planning skills.
· High level of confidentiality
· Honesty,
· Courtesy,
· On time response to instructions.

How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications in their own handwriting and deliver them by hand OR through post and enclose copies of certificates/testimonials and detailed curriculum vitae indicating three professional referees addressed to:-
The Executive Director
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
NEMA House, Plot 17/19/21 Jinja Road
P.O. Box 22255
Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: 19th June, 2015 by 5.00 pm