Job Title: Senior Officer — Performance Monitoring
Organisation: Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA)
Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda
Reports to: Regional Manager
About US:
The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) is established under the PPDA Act No.1 of 2003 to develop standards and regulate procurement and disposal practices in respect of all Procuring and Disposing Entities which include Central Government Ministries and Departments, Local Governments, State Enterprises, Constitutional and Statutory Bodies and post primary training institutions.
Job Summary: The Senior Officer — Performance Monitoring will ensure effective regulation of the public procurement and disposal function through monitoring performance and compliance with the PPDA Act 2003 that leads to improved service delivery geared towards achievement of sustainable national development.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage strategic relationships with key stakeholders in the region,
- Manage the conduct of procurement audits, contract audits, bid preparatory audits, compliance inspections and investigations in the Entities in the region,
- Participate in the review of the Audit tool periodically to incorporate emerging issues,
- Participate in the development of Capacity Building Programs and ensure effective implementation and monitoring of these Programs within the regions,
- Review quarterly, monthly submissions & procurement plans in the regions to ensure effective implementation,
- Conduct Procurement related Investigations in the region,
- Monitor the performance of the public procurement and disposal system (E-GP and GPP) and NDP III flagship projects in the region,
- Manage and frequently engage High Spend Entities in the region,
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold an Honours Bachelors’ Degree in Procurement or Supply Chain Management or a professional qualification in Procurement or Supply Chain such as CIPS, NEVI or any other related Professional Body,
- Full Professional qualification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management such as CIPS, NEVI or any other related Professional Body, and
- Professional qualification in either ACCA or CPA will be of added advantage. JOB
- At least four years of experience in public procurement
- Knowledge of the PPDA Act, Regulations, Standard Bidding Documents and Guidelines.
- Knowledge of donor funded procurement Regulations (World Bank, European Union, African Development Bank)
- Experience in auditing
Competencies
Behavioural Competencies/Skills
- Excellent Management Skills
- Strong Analytical and Report Writing Skills
- Very good Interpersonal skills
- Excellent Stakeholder Management Skills
- Strong Negotiation Skills
How to Apply:
All candidates should submit an e-mail to recruitment@ppda.go.ug under the subject “Application for the position of Senior Officer — Performance Monitoring e” and attach a duly filled application form, Click Here and the following documents:
- National ID,
- O-level Certificate
- A-level Certificate; and
- Transcripts and Certificates for Honours Degree, Post graduate qualifications or any other certificates.
Note:
- All attachments should be submitted as a single PDF document.
- Applicants shall receive a notification of receipt for successfully submitted applications.
Deadline: 19th July 2023