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DFID Uganda seeks to recruit a resourceful, experienced professional to
fill the vacancy of Commercial Adviser based in the DFID Uganda Office in
Kampala.
Organisation: DFID Uganda,Jobs in Uganda,
Primary Location:Kampala,Uganda
Education Level: Bachelor’s degree\ Diploma / certificate /Master’s degree
Minimum Experience : 5 (Years)
Job Type : Full Time
DFID Uganda seeks to recruit a resourceful, experienced professional to
fill the vacancy of Commercial
Adviser based in the DFID Uganda Office in
Kampala.
The Commercial Adviser will be a member of the DFID Uganda team providing
commercial advice and support to colleagues.
They will be working in collaboration with DFID’s Procurement and
Commercial Department (PCD), and will be responsible for devising, developing
and implementing tailored commercial strategies to improve value for money and
for providing senior level guidance within DFID Uganda.
The successful candidate will work directly with fellow advisors and
project officers within the office, the role will also involve relationship
management and influencing commercial decision making activities by partner
governments, civil society organisations, suppliers, consultants and other
donors (including multilaterals) to ensure maximum delivery benefit and value
for money is achieved through DFID funding.
Key Responsiblities:
• Commercial Capability, Culture and Capacity
1. Review the office’s strategy, commercial environment and commercial
skills gaps, and work with staff to review, implement and monitor a commercial
improvement plan in line with DFID’s Commercial Vision and Strategy
2. Advocate for commercial initiatives and work to develop a commercial
culture where all staff feel ownership for Commercial awareness, and key
commercial process performance indicators (e.g. dashboards, scorecards) are
reviewed regularly.
3. Support the development of staff within DFID Uganda by providing local
training & uidance on commercial
matters, by sharing technical knowledge and by coaching.
4. Work collaboratively with wider network of Commercial and other Advisors
to understand and identify potential opportunities for improved regional or
wider strategic procurement.
5. Provide support to Commercial Manager covering DFID Kenya and Somalia
teams.
• Project Design
1. Provide commercial best practice input on project design to ensure
procurement initiatives are focused on need, clear specifications of
requirements are in place with critical success
factors considered
2. Ensure design focuses on market capability and capacity, cost drivers
and managing delivery, with a focus on payments by results
3. Work closely with Division/Country office(s) to identify their view of
risks and major issues affecting the effective delivery of their strategy;
designing ways to help overcome blockages,
including early market engagement and market shaping
• Effective Tendering & Supplier Management
1. Provide guidance on the tender evaluation process and around legislative
frameworks and interpretation of commercial legal issues
2. Ensure implementation of effective Supplier Management practices by
helping Advisors and Programme Officers understand and leverage supply markets
and ensure suppliers are held to account.
3. Provide focus on a Suppliers’ combined in-country performance across
multiple projects or initiatives, contributing to DFID’s Key Supplier
Management programmes and initiatives.
4. Look for opportunities in partnership with suppliers to embed policy
(including Corporate Social Responsibility) and deliver targets in supply
chain.
• Partner Relationship Procurement
1. Ensure funding recipient has the commercial capacity and capability to
deliver Value for Money (VFM).
2. Identify opportunities for more effective co-operation and collaboration
between DFID, Partner Governments, Civil Society Organisations, suppliers,
consultants and other Donors (including multilaterals).
3. Promote the importance of assessing and developing in-country
Procurement systems and liaise with Partner Government to ensure procurement is
in line with National Development programmes.
Qualifications:
• Should be a graduate in a relevant field with MCIPS or studying towards
MCIPS qualification or any other relevant professional qualification.
• Ideally with a relevant post-graduate qualification.
Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should have at least five years of professional
experience working as a commercial professional with an in-depth understanding
of strategic procurement and supplier management with demonstrable capability
in the following areas:
• Significant experience of contract and supplier relationship management.
• Significant relevant strategic procurement and sourcing experience.
• Proven track record in project management and delivery, and of working to
meet deadlines and targets.
• Some knowledge of the EU Procurement legislation and regulations.
• Persuasive presenter, facilitator and negotiator with the ability to
influence and support the achievement of DFID commercial objectives
• Evidence of line management and leadership skills
Key Competencies:
• Achieving Commercial Outcomes
• Delivering VFM
• Building Capacity for all
• Delivering at Pace
• Collaborating and Partnering
• Changing and Improving
Remuneration package:
The annual gross salary range for this position is UGX 135,956,716/- to
188,960,508/-
DFID is committed to supporting its staff to achieve their maximum
potential and will provide opportunities for personal and professional
development for the successful candidate, along with an attractive remuneration
package. The work environment is dynamic and busy but pleasant.
DFID is an equal opportunities employer and would welcome applications from
all suitably qualified persons regardless of religious belief, sex, race,
sexual orientation, age or disability.
Mode of Application:
If you are qualified and interested in discussing this engagement in more
detail, please submit your resume in
confidence HERE:
Closing date for submission is 17.00hrs 25 April 2014.
• Closing date for submission is 17.00hrs 25 April 2014.
• While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for
interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic
disqualification.
• Applicants must be legally authorised to work in Uganda.
