Public Procurement And Disposal Of Public Assets Authority Jobs Vacancy

The PPDA is seeking to recruit a qualified, competent and highly motivated Ugandan to fill the post of Officer, procurement audit and investigations.
Posted On:Monday 20 sept 2010
Closing On: Tuesday,05 oct 2010
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Public procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Public procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) derives its mandate from PPDA Act no.1 and PPDA Regulations no. 70 of 2003. Under these laws PPDA is mandated to formulate policies and regulate Public Procurement and Disposal Practices of all Procuring and Disposing Entities (PDEs).
The PPDA is seeking to recruit a qualified, competent and highly motivated Ugandan to fill the following post.
OFFICER, PROCUREMENT AUDIT AND INVESTIGATIONS (1 POST)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reports to the Manager, Procurement Audit and
Investigations and carries out the following duties:
_ Carry out procurement and disposal audits on agreed entities in accordance with agreed procedures.
_ Generate draft audit reports for all stake holders to be reviewed by the Manager before a final report can be made.
_ Draft investigation plans to be discussed and agreed with Manager and or Director.
_ Conduct investigation, gather exhibits and review relevant reports and documentation.
_ Prepare draft investigation reports to be reviewed by the Manager.
_ Conduct physical follow-ups on recommendations of audits and investigations.
_ Prepare departmental status/progress reports on a weekly/monthly basis.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
_ An honours degree in either Procurement, Economics, Law, Accounting, Civil Engineering or Social Sciences.
_ Professional qualification in Procurement is an added advantage.
_ Minimum working experience of two (2) years. Having worked in a large government organisation will be an added advantage.
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS
_ Good knowledge of the public procurement regulatory framework and disposal systems in Uganda.
_ Knowledge of procurement laws, regulations, processes and disposal systems.
_ Possession of analytical and investigation skills.
_ Good knowledge of computer management and applications.
_ Result and team oriented individual with good communication and inter personal skills.
_ High standards of integrity.
_ Ability to work under tight deadlines.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:
Full time employee on a 3 year renewable contract and an attractive salary package.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:
_ Envelopes should be clearly marked "Application for the Post of Officer, Procurement Audit and Investigations"
_ Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
_ Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
_ 3 professional references are required. Independent reference checks will be conducted.
_ A detailed CV including a hand-written application letter, copies of academic certificates and 2 current photographs of the applicant should be submitted to:
The Executive Director,
Public Procurement and
Disposal of Public Assets Authority,
5th Floor, Nakasero Towers
Plot 37/39, Nakasero Road
P.O. Box 3925,
KAMPALA
Not later than 5th October 2010 at 5.00 p.m.