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Senior Procurement Officer

We are looking for a Senior Procurement Officer

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

About us
The Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority manages retirement plans for Uganda's public
workforce by serving as the fiduciary stewards of the contributions and disbursements of the pension
trust funds. In partnership with the state's public employers, we help ensure that they can offer their
employees a comprehensive retirement plan that is responsive to their needs and is equitable to all

Our primary mandates include;

• Promote the development of the retirement benefits sector
• Provide for licensing for custodians, trustees, administration and fund managers of retirement
benefits schemes, the appointment of inspectors and interim administrators.
 • Regulate the establishment, management and operation of retirement benefits schemes in
Uganda in both private and public sector
• Supervise institutions which provide retirement benefits products and services
• Protect the interest of member and beneficiaries of retirement benefits schemes

Job Summary: The Senior Procurement Officer will offer strategic management and coordination of all
procurements under the Authority.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
performance against these contracts
• Ensure the implementation of all procurement provisions in Agreements and MoUs.
• Design and oversee the implementation and maintenance of procurement processes and
systems and accompanying manuals and guidelines
• Responsible for the coordination and management of the procurement function
• Establish and implement systems for procurement management.
quality goods, works or services in a timely manner in line with planned activities.
• Coordinate the development and review of directorate procurement plans, and consolidate
them into the Authority's procurement plan and oversee the implementation of the plan.
• To participate in negotiation of contract terms on a range of central contracts and to monitor

• Establish a secure document filing and records management system for the Procurement
• Coordinate the development of Procurement strategies that will guarantee the delivery of high

• Coordinate development of specifications/ Terms of Reference (ToRs), the set-up of evaluation
committee and evaluation, the documentation and filing at all stages of the procurement cycle;
preparation of bidding documents, pre-qualification of bidders, notification and advertising, bid
opening and evaluation, award of contracts, reviewing claims, preparation and certification of
payment certificates.
• Prepare all procurement reports regularly and timely in line with the PPDA requirements
• Facilitate the work of and ensure efficient operation of the Authority's Contracts Committee
• Coordinate procurement reviews and update procurement plans regularly
• Oversee procurement staff
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The job holder must possess a Bachelor's in Logistics, Business Administration, Supply Chain
Management or Purchasing Member of the Certified Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS)
• A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in a busy organization

How to Apply:

If you believe you are the right candidate and would love to contribute to the Ugandan pension sector,
please deliver your application and CV clearly detailing your suitability for the position in terms of
required qualifications and experience to the our reception on 3rd Floor, Plot 1 Clement Hill road,