Field Procurement Officer
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Job summary
Carry out duties related to the planning, implementing, and monitoring of project procurement-related activities within the locations associated with the Regional Hubs to fulfill the development mandates of the Bank. This role ensures compliance with procurement guidelines to prepare, appraise, implement, and complete approved development projects in the assigned countries. Contribute to the development of policies and strategies and capacity building in the area of project procurement.
Min Qualification:
Bachelors
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
5 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Uganda
Job descriptions & requirements
Field Procurement Officer - RH Kampala
Overview:
• Business Unit: Operations Complex
• Division: Project Procurement and Financial Management
• Country: Uganda
• Job Location: Kampala, Uganda
• Job Grade: P3 (Professional)
Job Purpose:
Carry out duties related to the planning, implementing, and monitoring of project procurement-related activities within the locations associated with the Regional Hubs to fulfill the development mandates of the Bank. This role ensures compliance with procurement guidelines to prepare, appraise, implement, and complete approved development projects in the assigned countries. Contribute to the development of policies and strategies and capacity building in the area of project procurement.
Key Accountabilities:
Policies, Procedures & Processes:
• Ensure effective implementation of the policies and procedures as per the Procurement Guidelines of the Bank.
• Provide Technical advice to the project teams of the beneficiaries through the Operations Team Leader(OTL) in the preparation of project procurement Plans.
• Contribute to the development of procurement policies and procedures, considering the Member Countries’ needs, the Company's Group priorities, and the best practices in other MDBs.
Project Procurement Management:
• Extend Project Procurement Facilitation and Implementation Support at entry, during implementation, and at completion to improve quality in the overall project management and delivery.
• Provide support in risk assessment in projects as per the Procurement Guidelines and follow up with the parties concerned to maintain acceptable risk mitigation measures.
• Support in the elaboration of project concept notes, preparation, and appraisal of projects to provide the required advice on procurement matters.
• Organize project start-up workshops, conduct staff briefings, and provide necessary support for the Country portfolios.
• Reviewing and clearance of Procurement Documents (RfP, BD, PQD, EoL, GPN, SPN, etc.) received from the beneficiaries and ensuring their compliance with the company requirements.
Customer Service:
• Contribute to the resolution of procurement issues from various stakeholders, including those related to inputs in complaints handling as per the guidelines, to deliver the bank’s required levels of service in all interactions with stakeholders.
Capacity Development:
• Contribute to the capacity development of concerned stakeholders through organizing and preparing specialized workshops on project procurement policies and procedures as per the procurement guidelines of the company, both internally and externally.
Reporting:
• Contribute to the preparation of Country Procurement Assessment Reports (CPAR), Country Portfolio Performance Review (CPPR) & Project Procurement Audit Reports.
• Prepare periodic briefs on procurement-related issues to ensure concerned parties are briefed regularly on project activities.
Requirements:
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Certification in purchasing/procurement would be preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project procurement in a multi-lateral sector.
Skills & Necessary Knowledge:
• In addition to the mandatory language of the Regional Hub requirements, one must have command of the English Language.
• Knowledge of MDBs Public Procurement.
• Country Procurement Knowledge
• Country Portfolio Assessment
• Project Risk Assessment
• Procurement Policies and Procedures
• Project Management skills
• Stakeholder management.
Languages:
• English - Mandatory
• French - Mandatory
Competencies:
• Adaptability
• Teamwork
• Client Centricity and Stakeholder Management
• Motivation to Learn and Share Knowledge
• Drive for Results
Eligible Nationality:
• Uganda (Preferred) • Mozambique • Djibouti • Comoros • Somalia
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