About US:
The National Planning Authority (NPA) was established by an Act of Parliament No.15 of 2002 in compliance with article 125 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda (1995). Accordingly NPA is the principal statutory agency responsible for the management of national and decentralized development planning in Uganda. The primary function of the Authority is to produce comprehensive and integrated development plans for the country elaborated in terms of the perspective Vision, Long and Medium-term Plans.

Job Summary: The Senior Procurement Officer will actively plan, coordinate manage and implement the procurement and disposal function of the Authority ensuring value for money.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee the Procurement and Disposal Unit of the Authority
Tasked with Procurement Planning, Budgeting and Control of the resources of the Authority
Prepare and submit periodic reports for the contracts committee, PPDA and others as may be required by the Accounting Officer.
Ensure conformity with Government Laws and regulations
Evaluates all procurement requirements and recommends the most appropriate procurement procedure
Work closely with end users to comply all the procurement requirements
Guides the suppliers and service providers on the procurement procedure
The incumbent will also verify documentation relating to procurements and disposals for easy use by all interested parties
Work closely with Accounts to ensure availability of Procurement Funds
Prepare Procurement and Disposal Plans for the Authority
Responsible for supervising staff under the Procurement and Disposal Unit.
Plan and control procurements and disposals of the Authority.
Update the Accounting officer on the progress of the procurement and disposal process.
Provide timely technical advice to the Accounting Officer, Contracts Committee and other stake holders in the Authority
Prepare and submit periodic procurement and disposal reports and work plans for the Authority.
Organize procurement Trainings for the user departments as a means of ensuring compliance with the procurement procedures in the Procurement and Disposal Entity.
Work hand in hand with the user departments to prepare specifications and terms of reference (TOR)
Work closely with contract managers to ensure effective contract implementation by the contractors.
Tasked with preparing bid documents in line with the PPDA Act and other relevant Regulations for public procurements.
Draft Contracts/ Agreement documents for the commission to be submitted to the SG for approval.
Work closely with the Secretary to the contract committee to ensure Contracts Committee carries out its activities effectively and efficiently.
Perform any other lawful duties as may be assigned by management from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the National Planning Authority (NPA) Senior Procurement Officer job opportunity should hold a Master’s degree in Logistics, Marketing, Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
In addition, full CIPS level 6 is a must. The applicant must be a Chartered Member
At least six (6) years working experience in procurement management in a large public organization or equivalent levels of experience from a large private sector institution.
Active membership in professional associations is desirable
Industrious and self-driven
Ready to work long hours
High degree of integrity
Computer literacy skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Must be result oriented
Good team player with leadership skills
Age: Between 30 – 51 years

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send two sets of applications with detailed curriculum vitae clear phone and email contacts, photocopies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts should be directed to: The Executive Director, National Planning Authority, P.O. Box 21434 Kampala Uganda; Planning – House Plot 17B Clement Hill Road.

Note:
The preferred method of applications delivery is physical delivery through the NPA Front Desk / Reception. However, postal applications are also allowed provided they are received before the deadline indicated below
Shortlisted candidates shall be notified through their email addresses and phone contacts indicated on the application or CV.

Deadline: Friday, 7th April 2017 by 16:55 hours.