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Job Title:
Manager Procurement
Employer:
Petroleum Authority of Uganda
Location:
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Procurement Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Thursday, 14 March 2024

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Manager Procurement job at Petroleum Authority (PAU) | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is a statutory body established under the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act, 2013, with the mission to ensure efficient, accountable, and transparent management of Uganda’s petroleum resources for sustainable development. Recognized nationally and internationally for its regulatory excellence and commitment to best practices, PAU plays a pivotal role in overseeing the country’s oil and gas sector, fostering investor confidence, and safeguarding national interests.

The Authority boasts a professional, merit-based work culture that values integrity, innovation, and capacity building, offering rewarding career opportunities in engineering, environmental management, legal affairs, finance, and stakeholder engagement, with both permanent and contractual arrangements. Since its formation, PAU has evolved into a key institution driving Uganda's journey toward becoming a petroleum-producing country, employing a forward-thinking regulatory model that emphasizes safety, environmental sustainability, and local content.

With a growing team of technical experts and partnerships with global and local stakeholders, PAU’s reach spans upstream, midstream, and downstream activities across the country. Its core values—transparency, accountability, professionalism, efficiency, and independence—guide its operations and engagement with communities. PAU’s corporate social responsibility focuses on environmental conservation, community sensitization, and skills development to ensure shared prosperity. For more information, visit www.pau.go.ug.

Are you looking for Procurement Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Manager Procurement job at Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)

Full-time

Deadline: 

14 Mar 2024

Manager Procurement job at Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)

Petroleum Authority of Uganda

Job Description

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Plan and monitor the implementation of the PAU Procurement & Disposal function to ensure compliance with the PPDA Act and Regulations.

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  • Review Departmental procurement plans and consolidate procurable items into the annual corporate Procurement and Disposal plan

  • Engage stakeholders at various stages until the corporate procurement plan is finally approved by the Accounting Officer and submitted to relevant authorities

  • Examine the developed corporate procurement plan and make sure it is well aligned with the corporate budget and the Departmental work plans

  • Prepare responses to external stakeholders and Regulatory Authorities / Agencies for the Accounting Officer.

  • Conduct sensitization workshops for both internal and external stakeholders

  • Provide technical advice and guidance to staff on procurement issues and the Accounting Officer.

  • Participate in procurement Professional engagements and represent PAU on matters regarding the procurement and Disposal function.

  • Document all contributions to the national procurement law review.

  • Research on best practice, regulatory frameworks & procedures and provide technical guidance to all procurement and Disposal stakeholders.

  • Monitor all procurements and disposals to ensure compliance with the corporate procurement and disposal plan.

  • Conduct regular audit trail checks on completed and on-going procurements and Disposals.

  • Prepare and submit Procurement and disposal reports to PPDA.

  • Evaluate and document the performance of the procurement plan and provide weekly, monthly, quarterly procurement performance reports to the Director Finance and Corporate Services.

  • Prepare a PAU Disposal Plan and submit to the Accounting Officer.

  • Follow up to ensure all macro procurements are being approved by Contracts Committee, Accounting Officer and implemented as per PAU and PPDA procedures.

  • Supervise the preparation of prequalification bidding documents, follow through their approval by Contracts Committee, and issue to prospective bidders be moved to supervisor’s profile.

  • Plan, monitor and implement the disposal of PAU goods to ensure compliance with the PPDA Act.

  • Plan and coordinate the prequalification exercise and monitor the implementation of the established List of service providers.

  • Verify and approve all procurement evaluation reports and payments for invoices and forward them to relevant offices for further processing

  • Plan and budget for resource requirements in the Department and monitor the usage to ensure efficiency

  • Develop and monitor a Department Work plan and develop performance agreements with all the staff under supervision

  • Monitor staff performance and provide guidance and periodic feedback for performance improvement.

  • Assess the training and development needs of staff under supervision and recommend appropriate interventions.

  • Provide coaching and mentoring support to staff under supervision.

  • Initiate and implement activities/programs intended to create and harness teamwork in the business Unit

  • Implement succession planning and any other staff-related programs as introduced and approved in the organization.

  • Undertake any other assignments as may be directed from time to time

Manager Procurement job at Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)

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  • Bachelor’s Degree in either Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration (Procurement), or Business Computing (Procurement).

  • Masters of Procurement and Logistics, Supply Chain, or any Master’s Degree in a business-related course

  • Full Professional qualification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management such as CIPS or NEVI with valid Membership (MCIPS) certificate.

  • Valid membership certificate for Certified Procurement Practitioner (CPP) from Institute of Procurement Professionals of Uganda (IPPU).


ADDED ADVANTAGE:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Seven (7) years of relevant work experience, in handling procurements, including three (3) years at supervisory level


Skills and Competencies

  • Excellent Leadership Skills.

  • Strong Analytical and Report Writing Skills.

  • Very good Interpersonal Skills.

  • Stakeholder Management and Networking Skills.

  • Strong Negotiation Skills

  • Report Writing Skills.

  • Conceptual and Analytical Skills

APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
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