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Job Title:
[one_third_last]Officer Procurement[/one_third_last]
Organisation: Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Supervisor Procurement
Job Code: HRM/072/600
About URA:
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) was established by the Uganda Revenue Authority Statute of 1991 and set up in September of the same year as a central body for assessment and collection of specified revenue, to administer and enforce the laws relating to such revenue and to provide for related matters. This statute incorporated all the laws that were in force then regarding tax collection. The new organization (URA) amalgamated the three tax administration departments that were responsible for all the taxes collected by the Central Government of Uganda.
Job Summary: The Officer Procurement will process all procurement and disposal requisitions assigned in order to facilitate URA business continuity and promote value for money transactions.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant for the URA Officer Procurement job placement should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supplies/Logistics Management, B.Com (Procurement) BBA (Procurement) or another business related degree with a major in Procurement.
Professional Qualifications in Procurement (CIPS).
Additional training in Contract Management, Public Procurement.
Training on e-procurement.
One year of working experience in handling Procurements for large organizations.
Knowledge of procurement law of Uganda (PPDA Act) and other relevant laws.
Strong Analytical skills
High proficiency in the use of computer applications especially spreadsheets and databases
Excellent report writing capability
Project management experience and capability
Good team player and negotiator
Ability to manage time effectively and be able to communicate with all levels of employees in an organization
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join URA should apply online by visiting the website below. Please go to Careers link, Click Here, ‘CAREERS -> EXPERIENTIAL HIRING -> Login (If new, register, else continue)’ to view detailed job description of the roles and responsibilities and other required competencies. All applicants are required to scan and attach copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Transcript, O’ Level, A’ level, Degree certificates. Each attachment should not exceed a limit of 1MB and ONLY Portable Document Format (pdf) are allowed.
Note: The list of shortlisted and successful candidates will be published on the URA website. Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority. Any applicants found with forged academic documents will be charged in the courts of law.
Deadline: 5th May 2018 at 11:59pm