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 support implementation and monitoring progress of the EASP by providing professional input on procurement aspects of the project to both the PCU and PIU.

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

Consolidate and update the Procurement Plans in consultation with the Project Coordination Manager, PCU and technical teams for all goods and services to be procured under the project. The procurement plans will detail contract packages for goods and services, estimated cost for each package, procurement or selection methods and tentative processing time of each procurement activity in compliance with the Financing Agreement and the applicable regulations;

Prepare procurement documents under the PCU. e.g. REOI, ToR, Invitation for Tenders, RFP, bidding documents etc. for all contracts under the PCU in accordance with the applicable procurement guidelines of the World Bank
and GoU;

Support the MEMD and UECCC Project implementation units while procuring goods and services;

Organize clarification meetings, pre-proposal meetings and assist in the opening of bids / proposals and prepare minutes under the PCU;

Submission of requests for approval to the MEMD’s Contracts Committee through the Head Procurement and Disposal Division, MEMD;

Carry out all activities related to contract preparations including negotiations, signing, publishing contract award notice and contracts monitoring;

Ensure the proper filing of records for all procurements is in place;

Guide and assist in the handling of procurements related complaints / grievances under EASP;

Prepare consolidated EASP monthly, quarterly, annual and other periodic procurement progress reports, work plans and budgets 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, and World Bank);

Perform any other appropriate/relevant tasks assigned to support the procurement functions under the MEMD, PCU as may be assigned by the Project Coordination 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

Accountability and financial reporting

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


Reporting Obligations
The Procurement Specialist shall operationally report to the EASP Project Coordination Manager/PCU and work closely with the MEMD-PDU.


Duration of the Assignment
The assignment shall be for a period of three (3) years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance.


Duty Station
The Procurement Specialist shall be based in Kampala and stationed at the MEMD with occasional travel to the project implementation sites / areas for monitoring or as and when 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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