Head Procurement and Disposal

Job Description

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) is a public Limited Company, fully owned by the Government of the Republic of Uganda, and holds the following operational licences. System Operator, Operation of the High Voltage Transmission Grid, Bulk Power Supply, Import and Export of Power and; Public Infrastructure Provider (for ownership and operation of the Optic Fibre).
Our Vision is: “Electricity Transmission for Sustainable Regional Development.”
Our Mission is: “To buy, transmit and sell quality bulk power.”

Job title : Head Procurement and Disposal – (1 Post)
Department : Procurement and Disposal
Reports to : Chief Executive Officer
Job Purpose: To manage all procurement and disposal activities of the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) per the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, Regulations, and Development Partners’ procurement guidelines.

Key Result Areas

1.  Offer managerial oversight to the Procurement and Disposal Department and manage the performance and development of staff in the Department in line with UETCL’s goals, objectives, policies and regulations.
2. Facilitate procurement planning, contracting and control to ensure compliance with best practices and value for money.
3. Prepare and maintain an updated procurement and disposal plan for the Company and ensure adherence to the plan.
4.  Liaise with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) and Development Partners on matters within their jurisdiction in accordance with Sec 31 and Sec 32 of the PPDA Act.
5.  In consultation with user departments, initiate the procurement processes and coordinate the preparation of Terms of Reference, Statement of Requirements, Specifications and Bid documents for procurement activities under UETCL Corporate Business Plan and Statutory performance agreement.
6. Support the function of the Contracts Committee and implementation of their decisions.
7. Periodically review the internal procurement policies, practices and procedures to ensure relevance with UETCL’s Business strategy.
8. Maintain an updated Company procurement profile on the Government Procurement Portal (GPP).
9. Maintain and archive records of the procurement and disposal process.
10. Develop and manage 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 UETCL’s Records Management guidelines.
11. Provide technical advice and guidance to staff of UETCL on procurement and disposal matters.
12. Monitor performance of UETCL’s contracts.
13. Establish and maintain an updated database of prequalified suppliers and service providers.
14. Manage departmental resources and activities including but not limited to budgeting, procurement and human resource.
15. Ensure timely delivery of procurements in accordance with procurement plan.
16. And also carry out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

THE PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

1. University Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or any other related field.
2. Master’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a Management discipline will be an added advantage.
3. Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), American Purchasing Society (APS), IPPU, CPSP or an equivalent from a recognized awarding Institution is an added advantage.
4. Eight (8) years’ experience in Procurement Management, non –consulting services, works, and consulting services.
5. Five (5) years’ experience at senior level in Procuring for development agencies/partners on funded projects.
6. Demonstrated experience in the project lifecycle management is an added advantage.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of the local procurement laws and regulations.
8. Ability to work as part of a team and to develop subordinates.
9. Understanding of significant legal and commercial issues within the supply chain.
10. Strategic thinking and ability to work and produce accurate results in an environment with multiple and challenging tasks.
11. Approachable with strong interpersonal & listening skills together with the ability to empower their team.
12. Clear ability to identify and set performance deliverables.
13. Track record of delivering targets.
14. Strong results orientation.
15. Self-motivated and a self-starter.
16. Excellent interpersonal, particularly staff/management skills.

How to Apply:
All qualified candidates should fill in the application form found on the UETCL website:-
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The closing date to receive applications is Friday 06th September, 2024 at 05:00 P.M. UETCL is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronically sent applications will be accepted.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND REMUNERATION
The successful candidate will be offered a contract subject to the Ministry of Public Service Guidelines on the Rationalization Exercise of Government Institutions.