The Government of the Republic of Uganda received a loan and a grant from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to finance the Project for Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Region (PREINOR), and intends to apply some of the Proceeds to recruit staff to implement the project. PRELNOR covers the districts of Adjumani, Agago, Amuru, Gulu, lamwo, Kitgum, Nwoya and Pader.
Overall goal of the PRELNOR is: increased income, food security and reduced vulnerability of poor rural households in the project area. This will be through increased sustainable production, productivity and climate resilience of small holder farmers with increased and profitable access to domestic and export markets. The Ministry of Local Government is now inviting suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts that exist at the Project Management Unit:
Procurement Officer
The Procurement Officer will be responsible for coordinating the procurement function based on GoU and IFAD guidelines and procedures. Reporting to the Project Manager, the Procurement Officer will provide leadership guidance to all PMU and ‘total Government Project start on procurement issues for goods, services and construction contracts. .

Specific responsibilities include but not limited to the following;
• Reviewing and provide more detail, where required, on the procurement sections of the draft PIM
• In collaboration with other members of the PMU, Local Government and implementing Partners, prepare the Annual Procurement Plan for works, goods and services required by the project and submit the same for approval by the GoU, PPC and IFAD along with the AWPB.
• Lead all PRELNOR implementing Agencies on ensuring adherence to procurement procedures and guidelines.
• Supervise and advice where needed on the preparation and collation of tender and contract documents for specific procurements according to GoU and IFAD guidelines
• Assist the members of PMU and other implementing partners in the preparation of TORS and contractual documents and ensure that responsible district and national government agencies have necessary inputs into the preparation process.
• Review and advise on tender evaluation reports, prepared by the districts and other implementing agencies and make necessary follow up.
• Participate in monitoring visits oi the PMU Contract Monitoring teams where necessary.
• Maintain procurement files containing high quality and readily available information for review by supervision missions.
• Maintain the Contract Register and regularly update the same with monitoring data on progress of all contracts
• Report in writing to the Project Manager on potential or actual violation of contractual terms by contractors and service providers for appropriate sanctions.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the Project Manager

Qualifications and experience:
The candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement or Professional qualifications in Purchasing and Supply (CIPS). A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Other requirements includes:
• A minimum of eight years’ experience dealing with procurement of civil works, goods and services, and with the award of contracts for Government] donor funded programmes.
• Experience in working with Government Procurement processes
• Experience in preparing tender and contract documents for national and international competitive biding
• A comprehensive knowledge of Public Procurement regulations including the PPDA regulations, as well as procurement guidelines for IFAD and the World Bank.
• Computer literate
• Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and national languages
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and knowledge of strategic planning

Contract: Two-year Contract, with six months‘ probation period, renewable based on agreed performance targets and deliverables

Applications accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certified academic certificates, transcripts and testimonials including names and addresses of three referees should be submitted to the following address:

The Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Local Government, Worker‘s House, 2nd Floor P.0. Box 7037, KAMPALA.