PPDA
The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) is established under the PPDA Act Cap 205 to develop standards and regulate procurement and disposal practices in respect of all Procuring and Disposing Entities which include Central Government Ministries and Departments, Local Governments, State Enterprises, Constitutional and Statutory Bodies and post primary training institutions.
The PPDA is seeking to recruit qualified, competent and highly motivated Ugandans to fill the following vacant position:
Senior Officer, Performance Monitoring (1 Vacancy)
Reports to : Regional Manager
Department : Performance Monitoring, Regional Offices
Department Head: Director Performance Monitoring Regional Offices
Job Purpose
To support the effective regulation of the public procurement and disposal function through monitoring performance with the PPDA Law that leads to improved service delivery geared towards achievement of sustainable national development.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Conduct Procurement Audits, on-spot monitoring and inspections, Contract Audits and bid preparatory audits,
ii. Support the timely review of procurement plans and timely submission of periodic procurement and disposal reports,
iii. Profile, monitor and organise engagements with Procuring and Disposing Entities (PDEs) to ensure improved performance,
iv. Review and analyse procurement data on various systems
v. Conduct Procurement related Investigations as and when required,
vi. Monitor the implementation of the Contracts Monitoring System (CMS),
vii. Undertake any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Person Specifications
Education
i. A Bachelor’s Degree with honours in Procurement; or Supply Chain Management, from a recognized University or institution. OR An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce; or Business Administration; or Economics or B Com (Accounting), or BBA (Accounting) or BSC (Accounting) or Law or Civil Engineering plus Full professional qualifications in Procurement/Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (such as CIPS, ISM, and NEVI) from a recognized University/Institution. OR Full professional qualification/membership of Procurement/Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (such as CIPS, ISM, and NEVI) from a recognized University/Institution.
ii. Full Professional qualification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management such as CIPS, NEVI or any other related Professional Body.
iii. Professional qualification in either ACCA or CPA will be of added advantage.
Experience
i. A minimum of four (4) years in public procurement in a reputable Organization.
ii. Knowledge of the PPDA Act Cap 205.
iii. Knowledge of Development Partner Procurement Regulations (World Bank, European Union, African Development Bank) will be of added advantage.
Skills
i. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills,
ii. Excellent Communication skills,
iii. Planning and organising skills,
iv. Conflict resolution skills,
v. Excellent presentation and report writing skills,
vi. Excellent Stakeholder Engagement skills,
vii. Thoroughness/concern for excellence, and
viii. Result oriented.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:
Full time employee on a 3-year renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance and an attractive salary package
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
i. All qualified candidates should submit completed application forms downloaded from https://www.ppda.go.ug/opportunities/jobs/vacancies/ (Look for Careers, Jobs, Vacancies and application form) and relevant academic documents via email to; recruitment@ppda.go.ug with the job position applied for as the subject.
ii. The attachments should be limited to the following documents; a duly filled application form, National ID, O-level and A-level Certificates, Honours Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Qualifications and any other Qualifications required.
iii. All attachments should be sent as one file in PDF format.
iv. The subject of the email should be Application for the Position of “Senior Officer, Performance Monitoring”
Deadline: 21st May 2025 by 5:00 pm
