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Procurement Officer job at Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) | Apply Now
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The Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) is a government agency established in 1991 to oversee the development, regulation, and promotion of the coffee industry in Uganda, with a mission to facilitate increased production, productivity, quality, value addition, and domestic consumption of Ugandan coffee for social and economic transformation. Renowned both locally and internationally, UCDA is recognized for its role in positioning Uganda among the top coffee producers in Africa, earning trust from stakeholders across the coffee value chain.
The Authority nurtures a results-driven, inclusive, and innovation-friendly work culture, offering professional development, competitive public service benefits, and flexible work arrangements to attract and retain skilled personnel. Over the years, UCDA has evolved through strategic reforms and collaborations to enhance the competitiveness of Ugandan coffee, embracing digital platforms for farmer training, data management, and market access.
With operations across all coffee-growing regions of the country, UCDA supports millions of farmers and stakeholders, making it a cornerstone of Uganda’s agricultural economy. Guided by core values of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and service excellence, the Authority also implements various CSR initiatives including youth skilling, gender empowerment, and environmental sustainability. For more information, visit www.ucda.go.ug.
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Procurement Officer job at Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)
Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)
To coordinate, monitor and provide technical support in the implementation of procurement and disposal of assets function for UCDA to ensure value for money.
Provide support in the preparation and implementation of procurement and disposal of assets policies, plans and guidelines.
Prepare draft bid documents, bid notices, statement of requirements and contracts.
Manage the issuance, receipt and opening of bids or expressions of interests and proposals from potential bidders.
Participate and guide Committees in the evaluation of bids for all procurement requirements as per set guidelines.
Prepare timely submissions for consideration by the Contracts Committee and support the Unit in implementation of the decisions of the Contracts Committee.
Maintain complete and accurate procurement files and records including all correspondences related to procurement or disposal activities, and ensure that records are properly secured and confidential for future use.
Support contracts management through monitoring contracts, progress, delivery schedules and pointing out any shortcomings to the Head Procurement & Disposal Unit.
Prepare procurement progress reports, monthly procurement reports and other reports as may be required by Management.
Liaise with suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
Oversee the management of procurement databases including the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) and the Government Procurement Portal (GPP).
Perform any other duties as assigned by Management.
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First Class or Second Class (Upper) Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, or Supply Chain Management, or Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM) / Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA] with specialization in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, or any other related University Degree from a recognized University or Institution.
A minimum of CIPS Level 4 or its equivalent.
Post graduate Diploma in Procurement from a recognized awarding institution will be an added advantage.
Relevant working experience of at least of three (3) years in application of PPDA guidelines gained at the level of Procurement Officer in Government or an equivalent level of experience in procurement from a reputable organization.
EXPECTED PERSONAL COMPETENCES AND SKILLS
Must have;
Good oral and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of the PPDA procurement rules and guidelines.
Concern for quality and standards
Planning and organizing skills
A high level of interpersonal and management skills and ability to work with teams in the organization
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