Job Title: PROCUREMENT OFFICER (4 VACANCIES)
REF. DSC 15/70/01 [28]
SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE-KCCA 7
AGE: 25 YEARS AND ABOVE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honors Degree in Procurement & Supplies Chain Management,
or Business Administration (Logistics and supply chain Management) or any other related courses from a
recognized University. Plus a minimum of a Postgraduate Diploma in Procurement & Supplies Chain
Management, or Business Administration (logistics and supply Management) or full professional course
such as CIPS from a recognized a recognized university/awarding Institution.
Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years experience in procurement/supplies chain management in a
reputable organization.
He/she should have the following Key competences: Knowledge and application of PPDA guidelines;
knowledge in bid and contract management; excellent financial and accounting skills; oral and written
communication competences; management and supervision competences; analytical and problem
solving competences; competences in setting up a high performing team and developing subordinates;
excellent interpersonal, particularly staff/management relations; proven integrity and confidentiality; and
proven ability to meet timelines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
DUTIES:-
The incumbent will be responsible to the Procurement Supervisor for performing the following duties:-
? Identifying and evaluating potential supply sources in accordance with approved procurement
guidelines.
? Monitoring running contracts and submit timely reports to as per reporting guidelines.
? Maintaining the procurement records as per the records management procedures.
? Assisting in the designing of call for bids in line with needs and procedures.
? Receiving and compiling bids in line with procurement procedures.
? Implementing guidelines and frameworks for bid evaluation and selection process in line with the
technical evaluation and Contracts Committee recommendations.
? Ensuring that items and services procured are delivered on time in line with the signed documents.
? Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted in
triplicate on Public Service Form No.3(2008) accompanied by one summary form with a passport size
photograph to the Secretary Public Service Commission, Kampala to be received not later than
25th May 2012. The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office,
2nd floor Farmers, House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/Department Headquarters and District
Service Commission Offices. The details of the advertisement including but not limited to duties of each
post and reporting hierarchy as well as the application forms can be accessed from the Public Service
Commission website on www.psc.go.ug or KCCA website on www.kcca.go.ug.
As proof of experience where required, applicants MUST attach the relevant documents such as
Appointment, confirmation or related document.
Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the
vacancy. Each Application form should bear the words PSC EXTERNAL ADVERT 5/2012 on the first page of
the form
Applicants should clearly indicate the first and second choice against the post where applicable and must
not apply for more than two posts. Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their
certificates and testimonials, plus three recent certified passport size photographs.
Failure to comply with any of the requirements or information indicated or specified in this Advert will
lead to automatic disqualification.
Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection
exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.
