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Post Title:
1. PROCUREMENT & DISPOSAL OFFICER (1
VACANCY)
2. ASSISTANT PROCUREMENT & DISPOSAL
OFFICER (2 VACANCIES)
3. PROJECT ENGINEER (6 VACANCIES)
Organisation: Rural
Electrification Agency (REA)
Background
Information:
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is the Secretariat of
the Rural Electrification Board (REB) as established by Statutory Instrument
2001 No. 75.
The REB's main function is to oversee the management of the Rural
Electrification Fund (REF) and facilitate the development and implementation of
rural electrification projects under several sources of funding (i.e. Govemment
of Uganda, World Bank under Energy for Rural Transformation, (ERT) project,
SIDA, JICA, etc.,) In order to fulfill the above mandate, REA now invites
applications for the following positions:
A. PROJECT ENGINEER
(6 VACANCIES)
Purpose of the
position:
To support the Senior Engineers in the planning, development
and construction supervision of projects in the Departments responsible for Investment
Planning and Promotion, and Project Development and Management.
Key Result Areas:
1. To
participate in planning and development of projects
2. To
supervise project implementation.
Key Responsibilities:
·
Planning of projects and in particular be
involved in the following activities;-
·
Appraising community projects Review of
feasibility studies
·
Review of engineering designs, Environmental
Impact Assessment reports & Resettlement Action Plans Preparation of Bills
of Quantities
·
Monitor progress of projects and in particular
be involved in the following activities; -
·
Attend Site Inspections and meetings.
·
Participating in management of rural
electrification construction works
·
Participating in Commissioning and energizing of
the power networks
·
Preparation of project progress reports and
taking minutes in site meetings
·
Participating in Defects monitoring inspections
for projects Liaise with District leaders and Local leaders for smooth
implementation of projects
·
Review and approval of design drawings
·
Monitoring environmental issues during
construction and ensure compliance with safeguard requirements
·
Any other duties specified by the Head of
Department.
Person
Specifications:
A good Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized
University with a bias in heavy current.
Well developed interpersonal, communication and public
relations skills.
Not more than 28 years of age
B PROCUREMENT & DISPOSAL OFFICER (1 VACANCY)
Main purpose:
Reporting directly to the Head Procurement and Disposal
Unit, he! she will coordinate, monitor and provide technical support in the
implementation of procurement and disposal activities in accordance with
existing procurement procedures and laws, to ensure value for money.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Planning
procurement and disposal activities
2. Handling
all micro procurements
3. Advising
user departments on individual procurement and disposal methods
4. Support
the timely entry of data into the Procurement Performance Measurement System (PPMS)
5. Support
the Head Procurement and Disposal Unit in monitoring contract management by
user departments
6. Participate
in development and preparation ofTerms of Reference, Technical Specifications
and bidding documents for goods, services and works
7. Participate
in evaluation of bids
8. Ensure
proper maintenance of procurement and disposal records
9. Preparation
of reports as may be required
10.Support the Head, Procurement and Disposal Unit to
prepare for and coordinate procurement audit activities
11. Prepare,
administer and issue approved contracts
12. Liaise
with suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and
services
13. Supervise,
mentor, coach and evaluate performance of subordinate staff
14. Support
any other procurement and disposal responsibilities as may be assigned from
time to time, by the Supervisor
Person
Specifications:
1. An Honors
Bachelors Degree in Procurement (or Purchasing and Supply Chain Management)
obtained from a recognised awarding institution;
2. Full
professional qualification in ProcuremenUPurchasing & Supply Chain
Management (CIPS)
3. At least
3 (Three) Years' work experience in a busy public sector entity handling
procurement of goods, works and services
4. Must have
a sound knowledge of computer applications (Excel! Word) and PPMS
5. Must be
conversant with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act (2003), Regulations and
Guidelines
6. High
level of integrity and interpersonal skills
7. Ability
to work with teams at all levels
8. Ability
to work under pressure and tight deadlines
C ASSISTANT
PROCUREMENT & DISPOSAL OFFICER (2 VACANCIES)
Main Purpose:
Reporting directly to the Head Procurement and Disposal
Unit, he! she will carry out routine procurement and disposal activities and
implement assignments in accordance with existing procurement procedures and
laws.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Liaise
with end users and prepare the Agency's draft Annual Procurement & Disposal
Plan
2. To guide
suppliers on procurement procedures
3. Support
the timely entry of data into the Procurement
Performance Measurement System (PPMS)
4. To
prepare and compile draft tender documents
5. Receive
and register bids
6. Verify
procurement and disposal documentation!records for completeness and correctness
7. Maintain
and update the Contract Register! Procurement & Disposal Records
8. Facilitate
publication and display of procurement notices
9. Register
all incoming and outgoing documents in the tracking book
10. Process
Purchase Orders as assigned
11. Support
any other procurement and disposal responsibilities as may be assigned from
time to time, by the Supervisor
Person
Specifications:
1. An Honors
Bachelors Degree in Procurement (or Purchasing and Supply Chain Management)
obtained from a recognised awarding institution;
2. At least
1 (One) Year work experience in a busy public sector entity handling
procurement of goods. works and services
3. Must have
a sound knowledge of computer applications (Excel! Word) and PPMS
4. Must be
conversant with the Public Procurement and Disposal of PublicAssetsAct (2003), Regulations and
Guidelines
5. High
level of integrity and interpersonal skills
6. Ability
to work with teams at all levels
7. Ability
to work under pressure and tight deadlines
SUBMISSION OF
APPLICATIONS:
Interested Ugandans, who meet the above requirements, should
submit applications which should be received by 23rd August 2013.
The applications, which should include; forwarding letter,
detailed CV, names and addresses of three referees and copies of relevant
certificates and testimonials, should be addressed and delivered to:
The Executive Director
Rural Electrification Agency 2nd Floor,
House of Hope Plot 10 Windsor Loop, Kololo
P.O. Box 7317, Kampala. Uganda.
