Wednesday 7 March 2012

Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) Jobs in Uganda


Job Title: DIRECTOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

 
Job Description

The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) is established under the PPDA Act No.1 of 2003 to formulate policies and regulate procurement and disposal practices in respect of all procuring and disposing entities which include Central Government Ministries and Departments, Local Governments, State Enterprises, Constitutional and Statutory Bodies and post primary training institutions.

The PPDA is seeking to recruit a qualified, competent and highly motivated Ugandan to fill the following post:

1. Job Title : DIRECTOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION (1 POST)

Supervisor Title: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Department: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Job summary: Provide leadership and direction in the management of the financial, accounting, administrative, human resource and ICT functions in the Authority

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
a) Provide guidance on the overall management of the finances and assets of the PPDA and be responsible for the production and management of the annual PPDA budget.
b) Prepare periodical management and financial performance reports of the Authority.
c) Prepare statutory financial statements for the external auditors and ensure implementation of initiatives to address areas of internal control weaknesses highlighted.
d) Provide leadership to staff in the department, set performance targets and monitor their performance and identify training and development needs.
e) Design, formulate and implement Human Resource policies and procedures to align the HR function with the business strategy.
f) Review and design financial and administrative systems to support the Authority’s business and reporting requirements to its stakeholders.
g) Oversee the development and implementation of the ICT strategy so as to drive the business of the Authority.
h) Prepare proposals for solicitation of alternative sources of funding of the Authority’s activities.
i) Ensure that the Authority is fully compliant with statutory requirements under the Income Tax Act, National Social Security Fund and any other related legislation.
j) Oversee the effective management of the Authority’s assets, review the periodical reports and present the same to Management.
k) Design and implement an effective management information system including but not limited to providing guidance on the proper management of the Authority’s Registry.
l) Oversee the management of the procurement and disposal process and provide guidance on the management of operational contracts in the Authority.
m) Carry out such other duties which the Executive Director may, from time to time assign.

Educational Requirements:
• Honours degree either in Commerce or Business Administration majoring in Accounting or Finance from a recognized University.
• A Master’s degree in Business Administration or MSC Finance and Accounting,
• Professional accounting qualifications such as ACA, ACCA and CPA is a requirement,

Related Job Experience/Qualifications:

• Minimum of ten (10) years relevant working experience five (5) of which should be at a senior position from a reputable organization.
• Hands on experience in Public Sector Accounting is a requirement.
• Must be computer literate with hands on experience and knowledge of using and applying microsoft excel and word packages as well as computerized accounting packages such as Sun system, Navision, Scalar or Solomon.
• Knowledge of reporting procedures of donor agencies is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of PPDA Law is an added advantage.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:

Full time employee on a 3 year renewable contract and an attractive salary package






How to Apply

Envelopes should be clearly marked “Application for the Post of Director Finance and Administration.”
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Three (3) professional references are required. PPDA reserves the right to conduct independent reference checks.
A detailed CV including a hand-written application letter, copies of academic and professional certificates and 2 current photographs of the applicant should be submitted to:

The Executive Director,
Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority,
5th Floor, Nakasero Towers
Plot 37/39, Nakasero Road
P.O. Box 3925,
KAMPALA

Not later than 23rd March 2012 at 5.00 p.m.

NB: Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification

Envelopes should be clearly marked “Application for the Post of Director Finance and Administration.”
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Three (3) professional references are required. PPDA reserves the right to conduct independent reference checks.
A detailed CV including a hand-written application letter, copies of academic and professional certificates and 2 current photographs of the applicant should be submitted to:

The Executive Director,
Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority,
5th Floor, Nakasero Towers
Plot 37/39, Nakasero Road
P.O. Box 3925,
KAMPALA

Not later than 23rd March 2012 at 5.00 p.m.

NB: Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification