3 Purchasing-Procurement Jobs in Uganda jobs

Procurement Officer Location:   Kampala, Uganda   Procurement Officer   Hours:  40 hours a week Location:  Kampala, Uganda Salary:  Commensurate with required experience and qualifications Reports to:  Finance and Administration Manager   University Research Co., LLC (URC) URC is a global professional organization dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and health education worldwide. URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems. URC’s mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide. Please join us in carrying out our mission ( http://www.urc-chs.com/ ).   Project Overview: In Uganda, URC works with the Ministry of Health, the Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF), and other stakeholders to provide technical assistance for scaling up provision and access to comprehensive, integrated and decentralized HIV and sexual health services. The overall goal of the project is to support Uganda to reduce the number of new HIV infections and other STIs among members of the UPDF, their families, and the civilian communities served by the UPDF health services. The project will directly support the UPDF to aggressively scale-up the military ART program to achieve the UNAIDS 90-90-90 goal to ensure 90 % of the population knows their HIV status, 90% of HIV positives are on ART and 90% of those reach viral suppression. The project will focus on the following areas: 1) HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment, 2) HIV Testing Services (HTS), 3) HIV Clinical Monitoring Systems, and 4) HIV prevention interventions.   Position Overview: The Procurement Officer will coordinate office operations and will provide office management services to the project. He/she will assist in maintaining regional office files and assist with administrative, logistical and procurement, tasks.   Roles and Responsibilities: The Procurement Officer will be responsible for the following activities: Work closely with Finance and Administration Manager and technical staff of the project in order to prepare procurement plans Process documentation needed to recruit and contract consultants and subcontractors; perform the actions necessary to initiate appropriate contractual mechanisms and seek necessary internal approvals; Manage all blanket purchase agreements (BPAs) Manage leases and agreements for services e.g. office lease, security agreement, garbage collection/ cleaning agreement etc. Oversea the procurement process including reviewing of purchase requisitions, carrying out market surveys for frequently purchased items in order to establish SLA’s and BPA’s.  Solicit of vendors, prequalification, selection and preparation of evaluation reports before contracts are awarded.  Receive and review all incoming procurement requests, establish priorities and conduct all appropriate preparations necessary for a given procurement. Answer supplier and customer inquiries about order changes or cancellations and check requisition orders for accuracy. Evaluate the quality and appropriateness of supplies and equipment, conduct cost/quality comparisons and negotiate contracts to ensure value for money. Request for quotations, tender documents, proposals and participate in the analysis process, selection and draft LPOs which are issued to the vendors. Maintain a weekly procurement tracker. Prepare invoices ready for payment and submit them to finance and ensure suppliers are paid on time. Carry out quality checks on supplier deliveries/goods to ensure they meet required contract specifications. Required Experience & Qualifications :  Diploma in procurement of any other business related qualifications; Minimum 3 years of in procurement, preferably with a non-governmental organization; Demonstrate willingness to work with others in an interactive team setting; Fluency in written and spoken English; and Good interpersonal, organizational and team building skills.   URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value and seek diversity in our workforce.     https://www.urc-chs.com/careers?gnk=job&gni=8a78879f6ab47431016ab7e657d8432c

Procurement Assistant, SC5 (105270) Requisition #  105270  - Posted  12/05/2019  -  Short Term-SC WFP  -  Africa, Central & Eastern  -  Uganda  -  Mbarara  -  Working Job Language (1)  -  FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT   WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance. STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable. Language: General Service (Headquarters): Fluency (level C) in English language. Fluency (level C) or intermediate knowledge (level B) of another official language may be required depending on the location of the post or area of responsibility. General Service (Field): Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different. ABOUT WFP United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 80 countries each year. The organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to food and contribute to lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas. Brief description of WFP in Uganda WFP delivers food assistance in emergencies and work with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. WFP provides life-saving food assistance and livelihood opportunities to refugees in Uganda. In addition, WFP assists the most vulnerable people in Karamoja with food and nutrition assistance. Finally, WFP works with smallholder farmers and links them to markets. As Uganda strives to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030 and become a middle-income country by 2040, WFP is also assessing its relevance and repositioning its role in Uganda. ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE? We are seeking a qualified individual for the position of Procurement Assistant, SC5  to be based in Mbarara. Selected candidates will be employed on Service Contract ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT This job is u nder the direct supervision of the Head of Integrated Resource Management JOB PURPOSE The job holder will perform and apply appropriate processes, procedures and policies that support the efficient and effective procurement services. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive) Perform administrative procurement activities in a timely and efficient manner, to support Professional staff in the acquisition of goods and services for efficient field operations. Compile data, prepare and distribute documents, to support successful procurement programs and operational activities, (e.g. issue tenders, evaluate offers and negotiate/award contracts), ensuring standard processes are followed. Review, record and prioritize purchasing requests, ensuring all supporting documentation is received, and funding is available, to enable the procurement of goods and services. Coordinate and monitor the delivery of procurement requisitions, verifying receipt and inspection of deliverables, and performing follow up actions to ensure supplies reach HQ and field operations. Research collate and present information in standard formats, to enable informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to the stakeholders. Update, manage and maintain relevant databases and records, to ensure the information is accurate, organized, and available for others to access, and supports reporting requirements. Liaise with internal counterparts to support the alignment of procurement activities with wider programmes and ensure a coherent approach to meeting food assistance needs. Provide technical support and/or allocate work to other support staff, to assist them in completing standard tasks to agreed standards and deadlines. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to support WFP to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis. Any other duties as required 4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES Purpose Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Helps teammates articulate WFP’s Strategic Objectives.  Be a force for positive change: Suggests potential improvements to team’s work processes to supervisor.  Make the mission inspiring to our team: Explains the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities to teammates.  Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Articulates how own unit’s responsibilities will serve WFP’s mission. People Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Trains junior teammates on new skills and capabilities.  Create an inclusive culture: Seeks opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds.  Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Serves as a peer coach for colleagues in same area of work.  Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Tracks progress toward goals and shares this information on a regular basis with supervisor. Performance Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Explores ways to consistently be more efficient and accurate in own areas of work and shares new methods of work with colleagues.  Focus on getting results: Focuses on getting results and tracks trends in completion rates for own tasks to identify opportunities for efficiency.  Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes responsibility for own tasks and notifies supervisor as soon as possible of potential delays in meeting deadlines or commitments.  Be Decisive: Independently decides what action to take when faced with critical choices in the workplace or in dangerous situations in the field. Partnership Connect and share across WFP units: Suggests opportunities for partnering with other units to supervisor.  Build strong external partnerships: Identifies opportunities to work with colleagues and partners in the field towards common goals.  Be politically agile & adaptable: Develops an understanding of the value of WFP’s teams and external partners in fulfilling team’s goals and objectives.  Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Aligns own activities with supervisor’s priorities to fulfill internal and external partner needs.   FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level Tendering and Contracting Displays basic understanding of processes to support the contracting/tendering implementation at WFP by collecting necessary information. Vendor Management Leverages basic understanding of business needs to define vendor requirements and selection criteria. Commodity and Product/Service Intelligence Appropriately handles products/services based on an understanding of sources, technologies, properties, and public procurement principles/practices. Systems & Reporting Utilizes basic understanding of data sources, procurement systems, Corporate Operating System and processes to execute daily tasks. Ethics and Compliance Maintains accurate records of activities in line with compliance standards to increase ease of response to basic audit queries. QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & LANGUAGUES REQUIRED: A University degree in any of the following disciplines: Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, Business Studies, Economic or any related field is highly desirable; At least four years working experience in Procurement, Logistics, or Supply Chain; Experience in Procurement/Logistics work routines and methods; Experience in Vendor management Proficiency in both written and oral English Fluency in the local languages used in in South West Uganda DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE • Has worked on procurement activities. • Experience conducting analyses and developing reports. • Experience working with suppliers or other third party on day to day basis. TERMS AND CONDITIONS DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 26th May 2019 Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.   https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?career_ns=job_listing&company=C0000168410P&navBarLevel=JOB_SEARCH&career_job_req_id=105270&rcm_site_locale=en_GB

Supply Chain Officer Kampala, Uganda     Job Summary:   Provides technical support and guidance to staff and partners in the region and in country offices. Implements and monitors technical strengthening initiatives. Develops adoption and/or training strategy, designs and conducts training or adoption activities for a specific technical area. Creates scientific and technical material in area of expertise. Assists and gives guidance with development of proposals. Works with communities and partners to maximize local capacity. Evaluates programmatic effectiveness and provides technical assessment reports.   Accountabilities: Provides technical support in the development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, and intervention for research projects. Works closely with assigned team to ensure activities are implemented according to standard operating procedures (SOP’s). Writes and edits technical reports and documents. Assists with publications, web pages, and presentations.’ Conducts searches of published literature on evolving issues in assigned technical area. Monitors and maintains protocols, instruments, data sets, manuals, training materials and reports. Responds to requests and inquiries from internal and external staff. Performs other duties as assigned.   Applied Knowledge & Skills: Working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures with providing technical support for research studies. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Demonstrated proficiency with using Microsoft Office Suite required. Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors and prepare reports. Ability to problem solve and implements corrective action as needed.   Problem Solving & Impact: Works on problems of moderate scope that require analysis or interpretation of various factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Builds rapport with internal and external staff. Decision may affect a work unit or area within a department.   Supervision Given/Received: Has no supervisory responsibility. Receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments or projects. Typically reports to an Associate Director or Director.   Education: Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent • Economics, Education, Environment, Health, Human Development, Information Science, International Development, Social Sciences or Related Field.   Experience: Typically requires 2-5 years of managing data collection and technical assistance experience. Proficiency with database management software and on-line search tools required. Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas. Articulate and professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff. Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English. Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private company.   Typical Physical Demands: Typical office environment. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to lift 5-50 lbs.   Technology to be Used: Personal Computer, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), e-mail, telephone, printer, calculator, copier, cell phones, PDAs and other hand held devices.   Travel Requirements: 10% - 25%   This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time. FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a  competitive benefits package , professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.   Please click here to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal. FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.   https://fhi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/FHI_360_External_Career_Portal/job/Kampala-Uganda/Supply-Chain-Officer_Requisition-2019200289-