Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda Procurement Officer Jobs

Job purpose :

To effectively implement IRA’s Procurement and Disposal activities regarding supplies, service and works in line with PPDA, IRA’s policies and the strategic plan.

Duties and Responsibilities

Use approved sources of supply for the procurement of goods, services and works required, to invite tenders or place orders as necessary.

Monitor the management of placed orders with suppliers to expedite the delivery of the
required items.

Prepare periodic reports on procurement activities accordingly.

Advise contract managers on the management of placed contracts for goods, services and works.

Liaise with user departments in the implementation of procurement and disposal plans.

Conduct market assessment and advise on the appropriate market prices required for
initiation of procurements in accordance with the procedures under the Public
Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, regulations and guidelines.

Maintain an up-to-date database on the existing and potential sources for procurement of goods, services and works required by the Authority and update the filing system in accordance with the formats laid down by the PPDA.

Coordinate the processing of tenders for supply of goods or services or works and provide technical support and guidance to management on procurement issues.

Prepare bid solicitation documents and all required necessary documents.

Keep and maintain all the required profile documents and files

Regularly report on the procurement activities to the supervisor

Conduct evaluations when called upon

Carry out any other duty as may be assigned

from time to time.

Key Performance Indicators

Compliance with procurement and disposal manual in all PDU Activities.

Timely presentation of reports.

Appropriate notification to the bidders.

Up to date and accessible procurement records.

Improved procurement cycle time.

Person Specifications

Qualifications

At least a Bachelor’s (Honors) degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management or any other related discipline majoring in procurement or any relevant bachelors’ degree with a post graduate qualification in Procurement or the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in Procurement.

Competencies

Personal presentation

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

High level of integrity

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Contract and supplier management

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the requisite qualifications should submit their applications together with copies of detailed up-to-date CVs with at least three referees, not later than 5:00 pm on 7th September 2020 to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda
Plot 5 Kyadondo Road, Legacy Towers, Block B, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 22855, Kampala

Or emailed to:

ira@ira.go.ug

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

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