PROCUREMENT ASISTANT

National Forestry Authority (NFA) was established by the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act 2003 to conserve, develop and manage the Central Forest Reserves and to supply quality forestry-related products and services. NFA manages Central Forest Reserves in partnership with Government, private sector and local communities.
NFA is seeking to fill the following positions:

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POSITION: PROCUREMENT ASISTANT (1 POST)
Reports to: Procurement Manager Duty Station: Kampala


Salary Scale: 5
Terms of Employment: 3 years contract
(Renewable) Job Summary:
Will assist the procurement Manager in coordinating procurement activities within the unit
Key Result Areas
• Ensuring proper custody of the bid
• documents and procurement files « Preparing bid evaluation documents
• Compiling procurement needs from the various departments
• Dispatch of requests for quotations and requests for proposals and purchase orders
• Liaising with user departments to follow up supply orders and contract performance.

Job requirement

Minimum Qualifications, skills and experience:
• Minimum of Degree in Procurement and supplies Management from a recognised Institution
• At least 2 (two) years working experience in similar work.
• Knowledge of PPDA regulations is a requirement

How to apply

if you have the necessary qualifications and experience, please apply to the address below providing an application letter, a detailed CV including current remuneration, names and addresses of three referees, copies of professional/educational certificates and day time telephone contact. Your application should reach the address below, not later than 8^ April 2011.
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NATIONAL FORESTRY AUTHORITY PLOT 10/20 SPRING ROAD

P.O. Box 70863 Kampala