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Performing the functions of the Procurement and Disposal Unit in accordance with Sec 31 and Sec 32 of the PPDA.

Facilitating and providing technical support on procurement policy review, procurement planning processes, budgetary control of public resources and disposal of pubic assets of the entity.

Coordinating the process of preparation of Annual Consolidated Procurement Plan and departmental Procurement Plans based on the approved budget and within the required timelines to ensure timely completion in line with the PIBID/BIRDC Business Plan and statutory performance agreement.

Reviewing procurement audit reports to ensure compliance and conformity with legal and regulatory framework governing the procurement and disposal of public assets.

Preparing bidding documents in liaison with the user department(s), implementing actions of the Contracts Committee, issuing approved contract documents, guiding, facilitating and reviewing the evaluation process and due diligence processes in line with the PPDA standards.

Developing appropriate internal controls systems to ensure compliance with regulations governing procurement and disposal of Assets.

Developing and managing the Procurement and disposal documentation process, storage system and registries for procurement related documents and records in line with the PPDA Act and Regulations and the Board’s Records Management guidelines.

Preparing procurement and disposal reports; supervising the delegated procurements, and coordinating due diligence exercises.

Responding to internal and external audit queries; developing and implementing a system of managing risks in the procurement process and developing risk mitigation measures.

Managing the negotiation processes and providing specialist advice and guidance on best procurement practice across the organisation.

Coordinating, monitoring and appraising the contract management process in the entity.

Overseeing the inventory management function within an entity;

Facilitating Coordinating effective management of the evaluation process including the constitution of evaluation team, timely evaluation and submission to the Contracts Committee.

Supervising, mentoring, motivating and managing the performance and development of staff in the procurement Unit in line with the Board’s goals, objectives, policies and regulations.