Head of Procurement and Disposal Unit Job Vacancy at Uganda Road Fund (URF) in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Head, Procurement and Disposal Unit

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).
• 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
• 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;

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.

Application Deadline: 27th Sept 2013