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Job Title: Executive Director
Employer: Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Duties:
Regulatory Oversight: Ensure the application of fair, competitive, transparent, non-discriminatory and value for money practices in public procurement and disposal in Uganda.
Strategic Development and Implementation: Provide inspirational leadership to PPDA team ensuring that PPDA has a clear and compelling vision and well developed strategic plans that result in the delivery of quality services and the requirements of its mandate.
Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations: Lead and develop strategic level collaborative partnerships that will maximise PPDA’s capacity to influence the quality of public procurements.
Board Governance: Work closely with the Board of Directors to provide PPDA with policies, strategic measurement, and other mechanisms that will ensure effective and efficient governance and operation of the Authority
Financial Management: Take the lead to ensure that PPDA has the resources for the sustainable delivery of its mission and strategic objectives and maximise its absorption rate per quarter and at all times ensuring the highest standards of legal and ethical compliance, including accountability and value for money
Education:
The applicants for the Executive Director job opportunity must at least hold a Masters in Procurement, Law, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Business Administration or Business Related subject.
Honours degree or equivalent in any of the above fields.
Full Professional certification or Post graduate qualification in procurement is an added advantage.
Experience
At least ten years’ management experience with at least five years heading department/directorate functions
Broad knowledge and understanding of Government of Uganda procedures (policy, planning, budgeting, payments and reporting)
Understanding of the PPDA Act and attendant Regulations, Guidelines and procedures
Demonstrable experience in strategy development and implementation
Significant experience in strategic relationship building, resource mobilization, and advocacy
Proven leadership skills
Proven integrity record
Excellent communication skills
Age: Below 55 years
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates should send their envelopes clearly marked “Application for the Post of ………………..” with an application letter and detailed CV indicating three independent referees; certified copies of academic certificates starting with O’ level and two current passport photographs addressed to:
The Board Chairman,
Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority,
Plot 37 Nakasero Road, 5th Floor. UEDCL Tower
P.O. Box 3925, Kampala. Uganda.
Deadline: 26th May 2017 by 5.00 p.m.