Job Title: Procurement Officer
Reports to: Procurement Specialist
Duty Station: Ministry of Water and Environment Head Office-Luzira
Terms of Employment
The assignment shall be for a period of two years subject to a probation period of six months. Job purpose Effective delivery of procurement services to the Project. .

Key functions:
• Assistance with the preparation of Request for Quotation, Initiations to Bid, Requests for Proposal and co-ordination of their timely dispatch
• Assist the Procurement Officer in maintaining current up to date Procurement documents and Manuals
• Assist in developing and implementation of the Joint Programme Procurement Plan and identifying procurement related priorities.
• Assist with the coordination with the selected bidder to ensure completion of administrative processes including Bid Security, contract award notice and that contract documents are distributed accordingly.
• Assist with managing the administrative process throughout the duration of the preparation of the all documentation until the award of the contract
• Maintain appropriated records to ensure that procurement process, decision, and contractual agreement is accurately documented for accountability and audit purpose.
• Ensure regular update of a database of contract documentation, terms of references, list of suppliers of goods and services;
• Perform other duties related field as assigned by supervisor

Competencies
(i) Technical
• Knowledgeable of Government of Uganda and Donor PPDA procurement procedures, rules and regulations;
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and Access).
• Planning, Organizing and coordinating skills
• Analytical skills.
• Excellent Report writing skills.
• Accountability
(ii) Behavioral
• Ethics and Integrity;
• Demonstrate high levels of Professionalism;
• Team player
• Effective communication and knowledge management
• Innovation and self-initiative
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
. Well-developed interpersonal and public relations

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management or a related field.
• Possession of Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply (CIPS) is an added advantage.
• Experience At least three (3) years of work experience in the field of project administration with emphasis on procurement and contracting management.
• Relevant work experience with World Bank and/or other international development organizations is an added advantage.

Job Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics

Job Exprience Requirements: Experience At least three (3) years