Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development Procurement Specialist - Jobs in Uganda

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development Procurement Specialist - Jobs in Uganda

Objective of the Assignment
The Procurement Specialist will undertake the procurement of goods, services, and works in accordance with GoU and World Bank procedures and guidelines.


Scope of Work
The scope of work will include but is not limited to the following:-

Prepare, review and submit procurement Plans for approval by the World Bank and monitor the implementation of the approved plans.

Coordinate effective management of the procurement process (ToRs, EoIs/REQs, RFP, evaluation, contracts, and Contracts Committee & World Bank approvals), for timely and cost effective implementation of the project.

Verify that Procurement requests are in accordance to the approved Procurement Plans.

Prepare and circulate to all users and contracts committee members the schedule for pre-bid meetings, and expected deadline for submission respectively;

Support capacity building in procurement management of staff that deals with procurement issues with emphasis on World Bank and other financing institutions as well as PPDA Guidelines;

Preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual and other periodic procurement progress reports, highlighting among others the progress of processing various contracts, constraints met and any other issues
that require Management attention and ensure submission to appropriate authorities (MoFPED, PPDA, World Bank and other
financing institutions).

Put in place internal mechanisms to monitor performance of contracts to ensure their advance payment and performance guarantees are effectively managed.

Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Procurement Data Management system and in particular set up a filing and record keeping system that ensures that procurement records are easily
retrievable and available for procurement audits; Maintain complete procurement files and records including all correspondence related to procurement activities.

Monitor and track contracts being processed, consult and work closely with Contract managers to identify constraints/challenges/issues especially deviations from agreed procurement schedules;

Facilitate the Post Procurement Reviews (PPR) exercise, and work with management to follow up implementation of PPR recommendations.

Report immediately any noted fraud and corruption or governance issues with procurement or other staff, bidders and consultants;

Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Project Manager provided these duties contribute to achieving the development objectives of the EASP project.


Person Specifications
Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics/ Business Administration/ Economics/Commerce/ Engineering/ Law from a recognized University/Institution

Master’s Degree in Procurement/ Economics/ Business Administration/ Project Planning and Management from a recognized University/Institution

Full professional qualification from CIPS.


Experience

At least eight (8) years’ professional experience in procurement, four (4) of which must have

been attained working at a senior level on projects funded by World Bank or other Multilateral Development Banks;

Working knowledge of PPDA Law and Regulations, and World Bank or other Multilateral Development Bank procurement regulations.

Experience in handling high value contracts (minimum cumulative value of US$50million across multiple projects), works, goods and services that require International competitive bidding under World Bank or Multilateral Development Banks procurement regulations.


Competencies

Technical

Procurement, Disposal and contract management

Planning, organizing and coordinating

Risk management

Financial management

Leadership and Human Resource Management

Analytical skills and Strategic thinking

Monitoring and Evaluation skills

Information and communication technology


Behavioral

Ethics and Integrity

Assertiveness and Self confidence

Communicating effectively

Self-control and stress management

Concern for quality and standards


Duration of the Assignment
The Procurement Specialist shall undertake the assignment on a full-time, EASPexclusive basis for a period of three (3) years renewable subject to satisfactory performance.


Reporting Obligations
The Procurement Specialist will report to the Project Manager-PIU.


Duty Station
The Procurement Specialist will be based in the offices of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Kampala, Uganda, with travels to project implementation areas / sites for monitoring or as and when the need arises.


How to apply

If your qualifications and experience match the requirements for any of these roles, please complete and submit your application via this link EASP Project Staff Recruitment Application Form.

All applications must be submitted to KPMG via the online application form at the link above.

Closing date for receipt of applications will be August 31, 2022.

Each individual can only apply for a maximum of two (2) positions.

Any candidate who tries to influence the recruitment process shall be immediately disqualified.

All applications will be selected on merit and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. For any questions regarding the application process please contact the Executive Selection Division, KPMG on +256 312 170080 or +256 312 170081.


For more information and job application details, see; Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development Procurement Specialist Jobs in Uganda


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