Senior Officer – Performance Monitoring Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA)

The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) is
established under the PPDA Act No.1 of 2003 to develop standards and regulate
procurement and disposal practices in respect of all Procuring and Disposing Entities.
The PPDA is seeking to recruit qualified, competent and highly motivated Ugandans
to fill the following position;

Title : SENIOR OFFICER– PERFORMANCE MONITORING
(1 VACANCY)
REPORTS TO : REGIONAL MANAGER
DUTY LOCATION : PPDA MBALE REGIONAL OFFICE BUT, THE
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE TRANSFERABLE
AS AND WHEN NEED ARISES.
DEPARTMENT : PERFORMANCE MONITORING, REGIONAL OFFICES
Job Purpose
To ensure effective regulation of the public procurement and disposal function through
monitoring performance and compliance with the PPDA Act 2003 that leads to
improved service delivery geared towards achievement of sustainable national
development.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage strategic relationships with key stakeholders in the region,
• Manage the conduct of procurement audits, contract audits, bid preparatory audits,
compliance inspections and investigations in the Entities in the region,
• Participate in the review of the Audit tool periodically to incorporate emerging
issues,

• Participate in the development of Capacity Building Programs and ensure effective
implementation and monitoring of these Programs within the regions,
• Review quarterly, monthly submissions & procurement plans in the regions to
ensure effective implementation,
• Conduct Procurement related Investigations in the region,
• Monitor the performance of the public procurement and disposal system (E-GP and
GPP) and NDP III flagship projects in the region,
• Manage and frequently engage High Spend Entities in the region,
• Support the monitoring and reporting on local content in public procurement in the
region,
• Participate in the establishment and maintenance of collaborations with academic/
other institutions to conduct research in Public Procurement in the region, and
• Undertake any other assignments as may be directed from time to time.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Honours Bachelors’ Degree in Procurement or Supply Chain Management or a
professional qualification in Procurement or Supply Chain such as CIPS, NEVI or
any other related Professional Body,
• Full Professional qualification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management such
as CIPS, NEVI or any other related Professional Body, and
• Professional qualification in either ACCA or CPA will be of added advantage.
JOB RELATED EXPERIENCE& KNOWLEDGE
• A minimum of 4 years in public procurement
• Knowledge of the PPDA Act, Regulations, Standard Bidding Documents and
Guidelines.
• Knowledge of donor funded procurement Regulations (World Bank, European
Union, African Development Bank)
• Experience in auditing
SKILLS &COMPETENCIES
Behavioural Competencies/Skills
• Excellent Management Skills
• Strong Analytical and Report Writing Skills
• Very good Interpersonal skills
• Excellent Stakeholder Management Skills
• Strong Negotiation Skills
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:
Full time employee on a three (3) year renewable contract subject to satisfactory
performance and an attractive salary package