SNV is a mission-driven global development partner with more than 60 years of experience strengthening agri-food, energy and water systems across Africa and Asia. SNV has worked in Uganda for more than 35 years, with a Country Office in Kampala and regional offices in Fort Portal, Rukungiri, Jinja, Gulu and Lira.
Job Purpose: The Contracting and Procurement (C&P) Specialist joins SNV Uganda's Contracting and Procurement team within the Operations department. The role supports and monitors implementation of SNV's C&P Policy and Procedures across projects and the country office. It ensures procurement of goods, works, non-consultancy and consultancy services at the right price, of the right quality, and in a timely and efficient manner. The specialist manages the country office's contracts database, supports negotiation, and establishes and administers contracts. The role supports the Senior Contracting and Procurement Specialist and Country Operations interns in maintaining and filing documents in the ERP site, including contract templates, instructions and tools.
Responsibilities:
- Provide contracting and procurement support to project teams and stakeholders across the acquisition lifecycle, in line with the C&P Policy and procedures.
- Ensure compliance, including proper record keeping, and keep an overview of procurement requirements across teams to optimise processes.
- Identify risks and learning, propose improvements, share information with Operations stakeholders, and monitor follow-up actions.
- Support development and maintenance of procurement planning and reporting tools and formats; maintain reports in SNV systems; prepare and submit procurement activity reports to management through the Country Operations Manager.
- Develop and deliver training under the supervision of the Country Operations Manager.
- Maintain country-level contracting and procurement databases and systems.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in administration, public procurement, purchasing and supply, supply chain management or a related field (or equivalent); a Master's degree is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive, relevant procurement experience, with a proven track record in contracting and procurement for international development cooperation projects.
- Strong IT skills, including advanced Excel.
- Solid knowledge of multiple donor compliance requirements on contracting and procurement.
- Membership and certification from the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS UK).
- Strong collaboration, influencing, interpersonal and analytical skills; experience working in a multi-cultural environment; commitment to gender equality and social justice.
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and motivation letter in English on Smart Recruiters. Deadline is Monday 9th November 2026.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply by uploading your CV and a motivation letter in English on SmartRecruiters. Deadline: Monday 9 November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. SNV does not accept third-party mediation.
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