Job Title: Head, Procurement and Disposal Unit
Employer: Uganda Road Fund (URF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 27th Sept 2013
Responsibilities:
•Undertake and manage all functions of the PDU stipulated in the PPDA Act, 2003;
•Undertake and manage all procurements under donor funded projects as may be required;
•Provide quality assurance and support implementation of procurement
•Prepare and present reports, papers and briefs to the Fund Management Board on issues related to procurement and disposal of assets as may be required;
•Active participation in the functions of the Fund Management Committee, including tendering professional advice and provision of regular reports and briefs;
•Direct and manage the functions and performance of all staff placed under the PDU;
•Prepare reports as may be required from time to time.
•Liaise with PPDA on matters of procurement and disposal;
•Any other duties as assigned from time to time.
Qualifications and experience:
•An Honours degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or Business Administration, Economics, Finance or any business related field but with a Postgraduate Diploma in Procurement.
•A master's degree in management or business related field;
•Professional qualification in procurement (e.g. CIPS).
•A minimum of 8 years' experience, 4 of which should be at management level in a reputable organisation especially public sector entities at start "PI
•Should have deep knowledge and experience with the PPDA law and regulations with evident achievements from PPDA Audits;
•Should have demonstrable experience in planning and implementing procurements in a large organisation in Uganda or the region;
•Working knowledge of the Transport Sector and/or local governments functions and laws is added advantage;
•Familiarity with modem infrastructure procurement and contracting options including BOT schemes, performance contracting, tolling, parallel bid evaluations framework, term contracting and others.
•High integrity and strong interpersonal skills, good communication skills and self-driven. Age limit - Not more than 45 years
How to apply:
Applications accompanied by
(i) a capability statement detailing the applicant’s general qualifications, adequacy for the post or assignment and illustrated personal experience;
(ii) copies of testimonials;
(iii) detailed curriculum vitae showing positions held;
(iv) current salary;
(v) 3 referees; and
(vi) postal address, daytime telephone contacts and email address of applicants should be submitted either in hard copy or by email in portable document format (pdf) to:
The Executive Director,
Uganda Road Fund,
5th Floor Twed Towers,
Plot 10, Kafu Road,
P.O. Box 7501,
Kampala,
Email: info@roadfund.ug
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.