Procurement Officer at Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL)

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 27th August 2025

Key Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Procurement/Supply Chain + 3 years’ NGO experience

About the Organization

Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL) is a non-profit organization that started in 1993 with a mission of enhancing socio-economic transformation of disadvantaged young people (10-24 years) both in and out of school, through evidence based interventions that: advocate; create linkages to services and information; and encourage social and livelihood skills development for self-reliance.

Job Summary

UYDEL is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Officer to manage the acquisition of goods and services for a new project focused on maternal health, Pregnant adolescent girls, climate resilience, and reproductive health. The officer will ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement processes that support smooth project implementation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement plans in line with project timelines and donor requirements.
• Prepare bid documents, manage tender processes, and evaluate supplier proposals.
• Ensure compliance with UYDEL and donor procurement policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions and supplier contracts.
• Coordinate with program and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain an updated vendor database.
• Support audits and provide documentation as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CIPS) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in procurement, preferably in NGO or donor-funded projects.
• Knowledge of public procurement laws and donor compliance frameworks.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and documentation skills.

Desirable Attributes

• Integrity and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with climate-resilience or health-related projects is a plus.

How to Apply

Submit your cover letter, CV, and academic documents to uydelHR@gmail.com, with the subject line: “Procurement Officer”.

Deadline: 27th August 2025

Note: Any form of private communication is strictly prohibited to maintain fairness and transparency in the process.

Brown Alex Sunday, 17 August 2025 Jobs NGO