Job Summary: The Head of PDU shall be at the level of a Deputy Director and shall be responsible for developing and implementing annual procurement plans to ensure timely availability of materials and services needed to implement UIA’s approved work plans.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Advising Management on trends, issues, problems and activities relating to best practice in procurement.
• Developing UIA‘s annual procurement plan and budgets for approval
• Developing a data base on qualified suppliers of goods and services needed by the Authority.
• Administering the procurement process in coordination with user departments/units to acquire and make available required goods and services in the quantity, quality and time needed.
• Ensuring compliance with the provisions of Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets (PPDA) Act regulations and procedures.
• Providing relevant information advice to UIA staff to enable them to comply with PPDA regulations and procedures.
• Participating in strategy formulation and implementation.
• Preparing periodic performance reports.

Key Results Areas:

• Annual procurement plans and budgets approved in a timely manner
• Required supplies (goods and services) made available in a timely manner
• Departmental performance reports prepared and submitted in a timely manner.

Qualifications and Experience.

• Must possess a  Masters of Science degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or Masters of Business Administration (majoring in Procurement) from a recognized institution
• A bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or a degree in Business Administration (majoring in Procurement) or any relevant qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in managing the procurement function preferably in a public institution.
• Possession of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) Graduate Diploma or the equivalent from recognized Institutions.
• Full membership to chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or The equivalent from a recognized body is an added advantage

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Closing Date : 7 Sept, 2020