Senior Procurement Officer-Process Assurance

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement quality assurance system for compliance with PPDA Act and Regulations and/or Development Partner guidelines
• The incumbent will plan and provide requisite technical support and guidance to user departments and PDU staff  at  key stages of the procurement process;
• Keenly review all procurement related documentation to ensure compliance with the PPDA Act and Regulations and/or Development partner guidelines;
• Coordinate all Procurement audits;
• The incumbent will develop and implement a system of managing  risks  in  the procurement  and  disposal  activities  and develop risk mitigation measures;
• Mentor and supervise the performance of direct reports in line with the performance management system of UEGCL.
• Analyze bulky procurement data to identify trends, potential risks, and areas for improvement in the procurement process
• 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.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., engineering, operations, and production teams) to define quality standards and expectations.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the HPDU.

• 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.

How to Apply:

All 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:

Chief Human Resource Officer,

Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) Block C, Victoria Office Park, Okot – Kiwanuka Close, Bukoto P. O. Box 75831 Kampala.

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Applicants should 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 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.

Deadline: 21st April 2025