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Procurement Officer job at Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries is a Government Ministry charged with creating an enabling environment in the Agricultural Sector. It is commonly known as Ministry of Agriculture and carries out its role by enhancing crop production, improving food and nutrition security, widening export base and improved incomes of the farmers.
The Ministry is the overseer of the Agricultural sector where it formulates, reviews and implement national policies, plans, strategies, regulations and standards and enforce laws, regulations and standards along the value chain of crops, livestock and fisheries
Are you looking for Procurement jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Procurement Officer job at Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
Full Time
Deadline:
17 Nov 2025
Job Title
Procurement Officer job at Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
Job Description
Job Title: Procurement Officer
Organisation: Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
Project Name: National Oil Palm Project (NOPP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
The Government of Uganda (GoU) has received a loan from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) towards financing a ten-year National Oil Palm Project (NOPP). The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) as the Lead Project Agency, in partnership with other agencies, private sector and farmer Organisations.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Interested applicants are advised to write application letters to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, attach copies of their Curriculum Vitae and academic documents. The applications should be submitted to the Ministry Registry
Deadline: 17th November 2025
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How to Apply
Sourcing for quotations from suppliers;
Receive purchases and check requests from throughout the Project;
In liaison with the office Administrator, order office supplies;
Prepare purchase orders;
Maintain contact with vendors regarding orders and coordinate purchasing;
Receive, inspect, and distribute procured goods and equipment and files damage claims with suppliers;
Conduct annual project inventory, prepare inventory listings to include the location and status of all equipment;
Evaluate the quality and appropriateness of supplies and equipment; conduct cost/quality comparisons prior to submitting requests to accounts for payment
Confer with PMU staff to determine purchasing needs and specifications for simple supplies.
Perform related work as required.
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A University degree in Procurement and Supply Chain or Procurement and Logistics Management or Commerce or Business Administration or Economics or an equivalent
A Post graduate qualification related to purchasing and supply chain management from a recognised higher institution of learning will be an added advantage.
Financial software
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, 3of which must be in Donor funded project and in a public institution.
Experience in Stores and Logistics management.
Competences:
Knowledge of Public Procurement and Disposal procedures and policies.
General Qualifications
Hub Offices will have the general responsibility for management of Project activities, working closely with the NOPP PMU, District Local Government and Management of BIDCO/Its subsidiaries in respective hubs. The team will ensure that the project is implemented according to the Loan Agreement and within the Government regulations. The Hub team will be responsible for planning, executing and reporting on the project implementation progress in respective Hubs. They will mobilize smallholder farmers to participate in oil palm production. They will provide technical support to the farmers in oil palm production and support access to production inputs by farmers. The team will keep accurate information and data on each of the farmers as required, including general farmer information, acreage, input amounts and value, to mention some.
The candidates for the positions should meet the following general qualifications:
be a Ugandan Citizen;
have general knowledge of project and business management with emphasis on work planning, budgeting and reporting;
be computer literate and well versed with the use of Word, Excel and internet;
be self-motivated and have the ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision to meet deadlines;
be fluent in English – written and oral and demonstrate excellent report writing skills;
possess advanced advocacy, communication and negotiation skills and ability to work as a team member;
be conversant with rural development strategies and gender equity;
have a working knowledge of GOU policies, operations and reforms;
