UNLEASHED empowers and educates refugees and host community youth in leadership, Potential discovery, business development, and social entrepreneurship skills to improve lives and livelihood through the creation of feasible, scalable, and sustainable businesses and jobs.

Vision: Sustainable refugee and host community lives and livelihoods.

Mission: To empower refugees, host community youth, and women through leadership, potential discovery, skills development, and social entrepreneurship to improve their lives and livelihood by enabling them to create Social Enterprise and employment for themselves.

Unleashed (Potentials in Motion) is seeking a dedicated Procurement Manager to join our team at the Nakivale Refugee Settlement Camp in Isingiro. As a Procurement Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient procurement of goods and services to support our humanitarian efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting compliant procurement systems and procedures according to UNLEASHED’s policies, donor regulations, and local statutory requirements.
• Developing and maintaining an up-to-date procurement plan, detailing quantities, quality, and delivery requirements for goods and services.
• Coordinating the entire sourcing process, including market research, solicitation, bidding process facilitation, negotiation, and contract/purchase order preparation.
• Collaborating with various program and operations units to ensure seamless goods/services delivery and receipt, providing timely updates on the status.
• Confirming that delivered goods/services match the ordered quantities and quality, and verifying that they are received on schedule and at the correct cost.
• Maintaining regular contact with suppliers to monitor contractual terms and conditions, addressing any issues that may arise, and reporting on supplier performance.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of national procurement regulations and familiarity with local market conditions.
• Understanding of contract terms and the ability to successfully complete purchase orders against specifications.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management, Business Administration, or a relevant field.
• Preferably a minimum of 6 Months of experience in a related position.
• Strong planning and coordination skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize competing tasks.
• Excellent analytical skills and the capacity to make independent judgments and decisions.
• Proficient negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.

Join Our Team:

If you are driven by a commitment to excellence and want to contribute your skills to meaningful projects, we encourage you to apply. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, making a real impact on the lives of refugees and displaced individuals.

Application Deadline:

The application deadline is 15th  September 2023 at 11:59 Pm EAT

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs and a well-written application letter detailing their qualifications and relevant experience through this platform.

Note:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.
• The position is open to all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, religion, or nationality.
• The successful applicant may be required to undergo a background check before finalizing the hiring process.