Assistant Manager Procurement
The Microfinance Support Center
The Microfinance Support center Limited is a government of Uganda (GOU) owned company .MSC was incorporated in 2001 a company limited by guarantee. Its the linchpin of GOU microcredit programmes under Rural Financial Services Strategy(RFSS)
MSC is a component of the prosperity for all Programs (PFA)
MSC offers affordable financial services with a goal to maximize outreach and deliver demand driven credit. The credit is offered through loan funds end loan products that support the agricultural production value chain namely, production, value addition and marketing. The company also offers business development Services with a goal to assist her clients upgrade their capacities to manage their businesses profitably.
In order to implement its role under the RFSS the company has adopted a decentralized approach to deliver financial services to all areas of Uganda. :The company operates throughout the country with zonal offices located in the following areas; Arua, Mbarara, Kabale, Masaka, Iganga, Mbale, Soroti, ;Moroto, Kabarole, Hoima, Gulu and Kampala. Each Zonal Office serves a cluster of Districts.
The company seeks to recruit suitable persons to fill the following vacant positions in its establishment
Position: Assistant Manager Procurement
JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for coordination and execution of the procurement and disposable function of the company .Manage all procurement and disposal
REPORTS TO: Manager -Administration.
a) To prepare and update the Companies procurement plan
b) To receive and process procurement requests from all departments on approval by the Head of department and contract committee secretarial and ensure safe custody of the committee records.
d] To implement decisions of the committee.
e) To plan and budget for all procurements and disposal activities of the Company.
f) To recommend to contracts committee or any other higher authority the-procurement and disposal procedures
g] Prepare contract documents and issue approved contracts documents.
i) Prepare and submit monthly reports or any other reports required from lime to time of the procurement function to relevant authorities.
j) Monitors and evaluate effectiveness of procurement processes within the Company and its Zonal offices
k) Participate in the evaluation of bids for routine procurements.
1) Provides information, technical advice and guidance on all aspects of procurement
m) Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Job requirement
Person Specifications:
The position requires the following minimum qualifications:
a) An honours Degree in Procurement and logistical management. Economics,Business Administration. B.com or a related field from a recognized University;
b) Professional qualification in procurement in CIPS is a Must-
c) At least minimum three years experience in the field of procurement in a public sector.
d) A self driven person with a high sense of responsibility
e) Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
f) Computer literacy is a must.
g) Strong interpersonal skills.
h) Aged 25 years and above.
How to apply
Candidates, with the requisite qualifications should send their applications with a detailed Curriculum Vitae together with copies of academic certificates and testimonial with at least 3 referees one of whom should be their current or last ; Employer. Applications to be received not later than 07.03.2011 at 5:00 p.m. to the address here below clearly stating the job title and addressed to:
The Director,
Uganda Management Institute (UMI)
Plot 44-52, Jinja Road1
P.O. Box 20131, Kampala.
The Microfinance Support center Limited is a government of Uganda (GOU) owned company .MSC was incorporated in 2001 a company limited by guarantee. Its the linchpin of GOU microcredit programmes under Rural Financial Services Strategy(RFSS)
MSC is a component of the prosperity for all Programs (PFA)
MSC offers affordable financial services with a goal to maximize outreach and deliver demand driven credit. The credit is offered through loan funds end loan products that support the agricultural production value chain namely, production, value addition and marketing. The company also offers business development Services with a goal to assist her clients upgrade their capacities to manage their businesses profitably.
In order to implement its role under the RFSS the company has adopted a decentralized approach to deliver financial services to all areas of Uganda. :The company operates throughout the country with zonal offices located in the following areas; Arua, Mbarara, Kabale, Masaka, Iganga, Mbale, Soroti, ;Moroto, Kabarole, Hoima, Gulu and Kampala. Each Zonal Office serves a cluster of Districts.
The company seeks to recruit suitable persons to fill the following vacant positions in its establishment
Position: Assistant Manager Procurement
JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for coordination and execution of the procurement and disposable function of the company .Manage all procurement and disposal
REPORTS TO: Manager -Administration.
a) To prepare and update the Companies procurement plan
b) To receive and process procurement requests from all departments on approval by the Head of department and contract committee secretarial and ensure safe custody of the committee records.
d] To implement decisions of the committee.
e) To plan and budget for all procurements and disposal activities of the Company.
f) To recommend to contracts committee or any other higher authority the-procurement and disposal procedures
g] Prepare contract documents and issue approved contracts documents.
i) Prepare and submit monthly reports or any other reports required from lime to time of the procurement function to relevant authorities.
j) Monitors and evaluate effectiveness of procurement processes within the Company and its Zonal offices
k) Participate in the evaluation of bids for routine procurements.
1) Provides information, technical advice and guidance on all aspects of procurement
m) Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Job requirement
Person Specifications:
The position requires the following minimum qualifications:
a) An honours Degree in Procurement and logistical management. Economics,Business Administration. B.com or a related field from a recognized University;
b) Professional qualification in procurement in CIPS is a Must-
c) At least minimum three years experience in the field of procurement in a public sector.
d) A self driven person with a high sense of responsibility
e) Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
f) Computer literacy is a must.
g) Strong interpersonal skills.
h) Aged 25 years and above.
How to apply
Candidates, with the requisite qualifications should send their applications with a detailed Curriculum Vitae together with copies of academic certificates and testimonial with at least 3 referees one of whom should be their current or last ; Employer. Applications to be received not later than 07.03.2011 at 5:00 p.m. to the address here below clearly stating the job title and addressed to:
The Director,
Uganda Management Institute (UMI)
Plot 44-52, Jinja Road1
P.O. Box 20131, Kampala.
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