JOB TITLE: SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER PROCESS ASSURANCE

WORK CENTER: HEAD OFFICE/UEGCL POWER PLANTS

SUPERVISOR/MANAGER TITLE:HPDU

UNIT: PROCUREMENT & DISPOSALUNIT

Job Summary: Description of the purpose of the job

The Senior Procurement Officer-Process Assurance will be responsible for the review, update and implementation of the internal assurance system for procurement processes including documentation of policies and standards such as quality manual, standard operating procedures, change control policy, maintenance of records, code of conduct, etc. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting independent quality assurance of the procurement process to ensure compliance with the PPDA Act and Regulation and/or Development Partner procedures and guidelines to ensure procurement processes meet highest standards of quality.

Key Responsibilities: Brief description of duties or the responsibilities for the job

1) Develop and implement procurement quality assurance system for compliance with PPDA Act and Regulations and/or Development Partner guidelines;

2) The incumbent will plan and provide requisite technical support and guidance to user departments and PDU staff at key stages of the procurement process;

3) Keenly review all procurement related documentation to ensure compliance with the PPDA Act and Regulations and/or Development partner guidelines;

4) Coordinate all Procurement audits;

5) The incumbent will develop and implement a system of managing risks in the procurement and disposal activities and develop risk mitigation measures;

6) Mentor and supervise the performance of direct reports in line with the performance management system of UEGCL.

7) Analyze bulky procurement data to identify trends, potential risks, and areas for improvement in the procurement process

8) Develop and Implement quality assurance programs and controls throughout the procurement lifecycle to ensure that all processes in terms bidding documents, evaluation reports and all PDU Correspondences meet the specified quality requirements.

9) Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., engineering, operations, and production teams) to define quality standards and expectations.

10) Perform any other duties as assigned by the HPDU.

Reporting Relationship:

Supervisor; HPDU

Subordinates: Procurement Officers

Contacts/Liaise with the following offices:

Internally

• All UEGCL staff

Externally

• All UEGCL stakeholders

Education and Professional Requirements: The minimum education level required to perform this job.

A strong academic background supported with:

• An upper second Degree in Civil Engineering, Procurement, Commerce, Business

Administration, Law or any other relevant courses from a recognized University.

• Possession of full CIPS qualification.

Related Job Experience/Qualification: The Experience required to perform this job.

• A minimum of seven (07)) years relevant experience in procurement in a reputable and busy

organization of which five (05) should be using the PPDA guidelines and regulations.

Additional Skills: In addition to the experience and educational requirements listed above

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of PPDA Act, Regulations, Guidelines and procedures and procurement environment in Uganda

• Demonstrated working experience in managing people.

• Impeccable level of integrity

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and to develop subordinates;

• Excellent interpersonal, particularly staff/management relation skills

• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills;

• Strategic thinking and ability to work and produce accurate results in an environment with multiple and challenging tasks.

• Good planning and organizational skills

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

• Computer literacy

Additional Information

The position involves making timely decision under pressure and also involves high level of integrity, due care and caution.

Interested persons with requisite qualifications are invited to address their applications with copies of certified academic documents, professional qualifications and detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating two referees and their full addresses to:

The Chief Human Resource Officer,

Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL)

Block C, Victoria Office Park, Okot - Kiwanuka Close, Bukoto

P.O. Box 75831 Kampala.

Applicants should visit https://ehub.uegcl.go.ug:50000/erecruitment/applicants-login create accounts and fill out the application form and also send copies of their application letter, curriculum vitae and academic qualifications, as one attachment only in portable documents format (pdf) indicating the name and position applied for in the subject line to email address addressed to jobs@uegcl.go.ug.

Please note:

Only applications on-line will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to present their original copies of certified academic documents during interviews.

Applications without authentic academic documents will not be considered.

Contracts will be issued in line with Ministry of Public Service Guidelines.

UEGCL offers equal opportunities for both male and female applicants.

Deadline for submission is Monday 21st April 2025 at 5:00 PM

For any inquiries please contact the Human Resource team on

email: jobs@uegcl.go.ug or phone: +256312 372 165.

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