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Project Overview:
University Research Co., LLC (URC) is implementing the USAID’s Regional Health Integration to Enhance Services in East Central Uganda Activity (USAID‘s RHITES EC). The purpose of this project is to support the implementation of a comprehensive, integrated investment in regional health, HIV/AIDS and nutrition assistance. This five-year activity targets 12 districts in East-Central Uganda with an estimated total population of 4.1 million through a district-based integrated package of quality health, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, and child development services.
Job Title: Procurement Officer.

Job purpose: The Procurement Officer will coordinate the procurement of supplies and equipment for supported health units and program activities. S/he will be responsible for ensuring effective and efficient functioning of all procurement and disposal activities of the project.

Roles and Responsibilities:
• Oversee procurement processes, including review of purchase requisitions, request for quotations, supplier selection, negotiations, purchase and delivery forms, and coordination with the stock management officer.
• Spearhead the process of supplier pre—Qualification and management.
• Management of leases, contracts and agreements for services and goods
• Ensure URC and USAID procurement policies and procedures are adhered to
• Receive orders from program staff, ensuring the follow-up of the local purchases supplied, payments, and delivery confirmation.
• Procurement of printing for training materials (stationary, manuals, handouts, etc.) and stationary for workshops, and other events.
• Update and maintain the project procurement tracker
• Stay abreast of donor policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; compile and update applicable local policies; and train URCs program and partner staffing these policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Experience and Qualifications
• A Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management or Bachelor of commerce, Business Administration, or any other business-related field.
• 3-5 years’ practical experience in the field of Procurement and Supply management with demonstrable knowledge of USAID and Public Procurement Laws of Uganda PPDA guidelines and regulations.

Desired Attributes
• Excellent writing, management and organizational skills.
• Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused on long-term deadlines and strategy
• Proven ability to set priorities, multi-task and work collaboratively as well as independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills