About US:
Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is a statutory organisation established by the Uganda Tourist Board Statute 1994. The Board’s mandate is to promote and popularise Uganda as a viable holiday destination both locally and internationally in order to:
· Increase the contribution of tourism earnings and GDP
· Improve Uganda’s competitiveness as an international tourism destination
· Increase Uganda’s share of Africa’s and World tourism market.

Job Summary: The Senior Procurement Officer will oversee all procurements in UTB and ensure that they are done in a timely manner and in accordance with the PPDA Act.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Oversee the procurement process in the Procurement and Disposal Unit.
· The incumbent will also be charged with the development of policies and implement cost effective procurement management systems.
· Initiate and coordinate the preparation of Annual Procurement Plans and Budgets.
· Coordinate and monitor UTB procurement and disposal activities in line with the PPDA Act and regulations.
· Prepare advertisements and bidding documents, receive bids, and provide clarification to contracts committee.
· Maintain an approved list of providers and suppliers
· The job holder will be charged with the preparation of quarterly and monthly reports to Management and PPDA.
· Perform any other official duty assigned by management from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate should preferably hold an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics or related discipline from a recognized University.
· Possession of a Master’s degree in Procurement and Logistics or Supply Chain Management is an added Advantage.
· Membership to chartered Institute of purchasing and supplies is an added advantage
· At least five years’ experience from a reputable Organization at senior level.
· Detailed knowledge and understanding of government procurement and disposal procedures and systems.
· Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills.
· Leadership skills.
· High team ethic

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications with detailed CVs (with email, telephone contact and postal address), plus copies of all academic certificates and transcripts, testimonials, copy of valid identity card, contact details (telephone, postal and email addresses) of the three competent referees should be sent by courier or hand delivered to the address below;

The Chief Executive Officer,
Uganda Tourism Board,
Plot 42, Windsor Crescent, Kololo,
P.O. Box 7211 Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: Friday 24th July, 2015 by 5:00pm