Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA)
About the Company:
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 which include Central Government Ministries and Departments, Local Governments, State Enterprises, Constitutional and Statutory Bodies and post primary training institutions.
Job Summary: 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.
Key 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.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
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
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates should submit completed application forms, Download Here and relevant academic documents via Email to; recruitment@ppda.go.ug with the job position applied for as the subject.
The attachments should be limited to the following documents; a duly filled application form, National ID, O-level and A-level Certificates, Honours Degree, Master’s Degree, and any other Qualifications required.
All attachments should be sent as one file in PDF format.
The subject of the email should be “Application for the Position of “Manager Research” or “Senior Officer Performance Monitoring”
Deadline: 26th February 2025