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Position Title: Procurement Officer
Organisation: Save
the Children
Number of positions-
(01 position)
Duty Station;
Kampala,Uganda
This role is accountable and responsible for implementing
the procurement activities at the country office by ensuring that requests are
serviced in a timely manner to deliver goods and services.
Performance of tasks
shall be executed in a manner that promotes fairness and value for money in accordance
to SCI standards.
The Officer may be
called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of
humanitarian crisis.
Academic back ground
and Experience;
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Finance, Administration.
• At least 1 years’ relevant working experience, preferably
with an International NGOs, and good understanding of major donor’s financial requirements,
conditions and government budgets and tax policies.
General
specifications applicable to all positions;
• Experience of working with local partners and District
Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education,
HIV/AIDS or Child Protection program delivery as may be applicable to the job.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations
and perform effectively as a member of a team.
• Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas,
occasionally under strenuous conditions.
• Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a
must.
• Availability and willingness to work extra hours during
times of humanitarian responses.
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work
well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting
as necessary.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
including influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Excellent time management and planning capacity
• Availability and willingness to work extra hours during
times of humanitarian responses.
Application
information;
Application letters with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees,
two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:
The Director of Human Resources & Administration
Save the Children
Plot 68/70, Kira Road
P O Box 12018, Kampala
Or on email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org
Important to note:
• Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to
applications that are submitted online.
• The closing date for receiving applications is 7 June
2013. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons
with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
