Cardno International Development Uganda Jobs 2021 – Procurement Officer

Job Title: Procurement Officer – Cardno International Development Uganda Jobs 2021

Organization: Cardno International Development

Job Location: Adjumani

Duration of Contract: 1-year contract (with possibility for extension)

Estimated Period of Performance: The opening is a full-time position and will require staff time of 40 hours a week.

Estimated LoE: This is a long-term position and is based in Kampala, Uganda with intermittent travel throughout the country

Reporting: The Procurement officer will report to the Operations Specialist

Cardno International Development Profile:

Cardno International Development (ID) manages a number of donor-funded programs throughout the world and engages in international development as a holistic, multidisciplinary and integrated process. Strengthened by our geographic and market diversity, we are committed to providing innovative and integrated solutions that create opportunities for significant, lasting change in emerging economies. Collaborating with multilateral and bilateral donors, private clients, governments and communities to develop sustainable solutions to complex challenges, we work with local counterparts to achieve meaningful impact. Cardno has implemented more than 120 projects in Uganda.

Job Summary:

The Procurement Officer (PO) for the Uganda Institutional and Systems Strengthening (ISS) Activity has primary responsibility for the day-to-day activities within the Procurement Unit under the Operations department. This includes providing guidance to ISS staff on procurement policies and procedures as well as ensuring compliance with Cardno and USAID policies, rules, and regulations. The Procurement Officer will review and processes requests for procurement, develop specifications and review quotes, and generate purchase orders and other vendor contracts to ensure that the goods/services are available and can be sourced at a fair market price. The PO provides updates to the Operations Specialist on areas of procurement and logistical support and compliance across the ISS Activity functions.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Procurement officer will support the Operations Specialist in procurement processes, S/he will;

• Support development of scopes of work in coordination with technical and operations teams; develop and/or review requests for proposals (RFPs) prior to publication
• Post solicitations to relevant publications and online platforms
• Support for grantee procurements
• Complete Procurement Review Checklist on incoming procurement packages and verify all required documentation is included and accurate. Coordinate with applicants to obtain missing documentation as needed
• Form/support evaluation and selection committees for procurements and document selection process and final decision
• Reviews quotes and responses to RFPs, ensures selection memos capture all required information
• Conduct trainings for staff and grantees (where applicable) on ISS/Cardno procurement policy.
• Provide guidance on organizational and donor procurement requirements.
• Assists with development and maintenance of procurement systems, templates and manuals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Additional qualifications in procurement will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in handling office procurements for a fast-paced office.
• Experience with US Government acquisitions regulations and procurement policies.
• Must be a Ugandan citizen.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Previous experience working with high profile public and private sector actors.
• Demonstrated experience in procuring for and managing series of big events.
• Good understanding of USAID procurement rules and regulations
• Ability to coordinate work with multi-sector technical teams and run procurements on short notice.
• Excellent Language proficiency in spoken and written English
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues.

How To Apply for Cardno International Development Uganda Jobs

Send an updated CV and a 1-page cover letter describing your pertinent qualifications and experience to info@ftfugandaiss.com. Late applications will not be reviewed.

Deadline: 9th November 2021 at 4:00 pm

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