Vacancy title:
Deputy Chief Procurement & Disposal

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Transportation & Logistics]

Jobs at:
Mountains of the Moon University

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, November 14 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Fort portal | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 3 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

To manage and supervise the procurement and disposal function in the University in accordance with the existing legal and policy frameworks.

Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities shall be to:

1. Coordinate and manage the procurement of goods, works, consultancy and services for the University.
2. Prepare the Procurement and Disposal Plan of the University.
3. Prepare periodic reports for the Contracts Committee and Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority.
4. Ensure conformity with Government Procurement and Disposal regulations.
5. Provide timely advice to the Accounting Officer, Contracts Committee and members of the University on all matters pertaining to Procurement and Disposal.
6. Oversee the evaluation process of all procurement requirements and recommends the most appropriate Procurement and Disposal procedure / method.
7. Implement decisions of the Contracts Committee.
8. Oversee the preparation of Local Purchase Orders.
9. Perform any other official duties assigned from time to time.

Person Specifications
Qualifications
Should possess a:
i) Master’s Degree in either Procurement and Purchasing or Logistics and Supply Chain Management from a recognized institution.
ii) Honors’ Bachelor’s Degree in Supplies Chain Management or Procurement and Logistics or Business Administration or Management (Procurement option) obtained from a recognized institution of Higher Learning.
iii) Full professional qualification from a Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).
iv) Should be a member of a recognized professional Procurement or Logistics and Supply Chain management body.

Working experience
Should have at least seven (7) years relevant working experience in procurement, three (3) of which should have been at a Principal Officer level in Government or reputable organization.

Required Competencies
Should have:
a) Working experience of Electronic Government Procurement (EGP) which will be an added advantage.
b) Full IT Literacy and being conversant with PPDA Act 2003 and Regulations, as amended and its Guidelines.
c) In-depth knowledge of the laws governing procurement.
d) Leadership and Supervisory skills.
e) Ability to build, lead and work with teams.
f) Well-developed Communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
g) Ability to work extra hours as and when required.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Interested and eligible candidates MUST ELECTRONICALLY submit the application documents below merged as one document in PDF

1. Application letter.
2. A detailed up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing names and contacts of three (3) credible referees.
3. Certified copies of the relevant academic/professional Transcripts and Certificates.
4. Copies of relevant Appointment and Confirmation letter (8).
5. Copy of a valid National Identity Card or evidence of renewal process.
6. Details of the physical address, telephone contact and email address.
7. Any other relevant documentation to support the application.

N.B: Application not in one PDF file and those arriving after the closing time and date will not be considered. Details of the job advert can be accessed on the University website: www.mmu.ac.ug.

Applications should be addressed to: -
The University Secretary
Mountains of the Moon University
P. D. Box 837, Lake Saska Campus
Fort Portal City, Uganda.

The application must be received by 5:00 p.m. on November 14, 2025. MMU is an equal opportunity employer, and appointments to all positions are based on merit. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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