Procurement Officer at Parliamentary Pension Scheme (PPS)

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 29th August 2025

Key Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement/Purchasing & Supply + 3 years' experience.

About Parliamentary Pension Scheme (PPS)

The Parliamentary Pension Scheme (PPS) was established by the Parliamentary Pensions Act 2007 as a Contributory Hybrid Cash Balance Retirement Benefit Plan for the Members of Parliament of Uganda and the Staff of the Parliamentary Commission. The Scheme is managed by a Board of Trustees, constituted in accordance with the Act.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate implementation of procurement and disposal plans.
• Prepare bid documents and adverts for procurement opportunities.
• Issue and receive bid documents.
• Support operations of the Contracts Committee and implement its decisions.
• Liaise with the regulator, service providers and relevant stakeholders on procurement and disposal matters.
• Participate in the evaluation of bids.
• Maintain an updated list of competent service providers.
• Coordinate drafting of contracts for service providers.
• Advise and train users on procurement and disposal operations.
• Enforce compliance with procurement and disposal procedures.
• Maintain accurate and complete procurement records.
• Coordinate timely contract management and reporting.
• Prepare and issue best evaluated bidder notices to service providers.
• Prepare and submit monthly procurement reports to Management and the Authority (PPDA).
• Facilitate procurement and disposal audits.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in either Procurement and Logistics, Purchasing and Supply, Business Administration, Commerce with (Procurement option) from a recognized University/Institution.
• Full professional qualification in Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
• Post graduate qualification in a relevant field is an added advantage.
• Must be a member of a procurement organization/association (Institute of Procurement Professionals in Uganda).
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience in a Procurement Officer role gained from a reputable organization.

Competencies

• Knowledge of PPDA procedures and Electronic Government Portal (EGP)
• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent negotiation skills
• High level of integrity and business ethics
• Excellent communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should submit their applications enclosed with the job title for the position they are applying for to Parliamentary Pension Scheme, P. O Box 7178, Kampala, Plot (9-11), Development House, Parliament Avenue, Room No. G 10 or submit soft copies of the same with all documents merged as a single pdf file (not more than 10MB) to careers@pps.go.ug not later than 17:00 hours on Friday 29th August 2025. Please indicate the job applied for in the subject line of the email message.

Required Attachments

• National Identity Card
• Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (including contacts of 2 referees)
• Certified Copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts
• Most recent passport-size photo

Additional Notes

• Detailed job descriptions available at PPS office or PPS website.
• Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
• PPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Canvassing/lobbying will lead to disqualification.

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