The position
involves leadership and technical skills: (a) assistance with negotiation and preparation of awards; (b) aiding in the resolution of complex procurement issues; (c) assisting with management of low to high value program procurements (d) participating in discussions during the development stages of new activities and procurement planning.
The work requires multiple skills involving a practical knowledge of procurement procedures, operations, regulations, and mission programs in order to adequately protect U.S. Government interests. The mission is integrated into the U.S. Embassy and work must be coordinated with a whole-of-government approach, which requires coordination and sometimes workload integration with the Center for Disease Control, the Department of Defense Africa Command, and the Department of State. The contractor must be generally familiar with the acquisition and assistance authorities, responsibilities, and advantages of the other US Government Agencies and Departments operating in Uganda and other USAID missions in the Region and must be able to work in coordination with these organizations.
This position has the potential for expansion of duties into the administration of contracts and grants. Attainment of the expanded position is contingent upon the contractor successfully completing required training, meeting agreed-upon objectives and milestones, and performing at the Fully Successful (or equivalent) level.

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, economics, finance, management, law or related field, is required.
Work Experience:
1-3 years in an office-based, progressively responsible work situation is required.

How to apply
The detailed solicitation document Number: SOL-72061721R00005 which provides the full position description, selection criteria, and specific instructions on how to submit an offer is found at: https://ug.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/ or send an email to (gnakaddu@usaid.gov) copy (cnatividad@usaid.gov).