Updated on 5th Sep 2022
The Inspectorate of Government (IG) is established by the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda under Chapter 13 and 14 as the Good Governance Institution and Anti-Corruption body of the country responsible for promoting and fostering strict adherence to the rule of law and principles of Natural Justice in administration; elimination and fostering the elimination of corruption, abuse of authority and public office and supervision and enforcement of the Leadership Code of Conduct.
The mission of the IG is โTo promote Good Governance, Accountability and the Rule of Law in Public Officeโ
The IG now seeks to recruit suitably qualified, experienced and competent Ugandan professionals to fill the following vacancies:
1. JOB TITLE: INVENTORY MANAGEMENT OFFICER (1 Vacancy)
Reports to: Manager Shared Services
Role: To coordinate, manage stores inventory, handle receipts and issuance of stores in accordance to the laid down procedures and guidelines.
Duties: The Inventory Management Officer will be responsible to the Manager Shared services in performing the following:-
- To receive, keep, retrieve and issue stores in accordance with the established procedures.
- To advise user departments on stock levels.
- To ensure stores inventory are identified by use of unique coding system for ease of location of item and accuracy of the stores.
- To prepare reports on the performance of the stores and make recommendations for disposal of obsolete or unserviceable stores.
- To manage the security and safety of the stores.
- To post and maintain stores records for receipts, issuances and items in the stock.
- To verify invoices against goods received notes.
- To undertake stock-taking and stock inspection.
- Monitor stock levels and noting any stocks which are running low and making requisitions to Procurement.
- Receive goods which have been procured, ensuring that the correct specifications have been delivered and entering items into the store according to procedures.
- Manage the operation of stores ensuring that requests by users are available at all times in sufficient quality and quantity.
- Always ensure the physical security of items in the store.
Person Specifications:
a) Minimum Qualifications, Competences and Experience
- The applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honors Degree in Business Administration or Commerce majoring in Procurement/Supplies/Logistics Management or Transport and Logistics Management or Procurement from a recognized institution or Professional qualifications from awarding Institutes such as Supplies Management (ISM), Certified Institute of Procurement and Supplies (CIPS) and Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) (UK).
- Must be Computer Literate and shall be required to show proof.
- Experience in the management of the stores inventory.
- Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience in Government or reputable organization.
- Ability and experience in building, leading and working with teams.
- Interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels in the institution.
- High Level of integrity.
b) Age limit: 25 - 40 years
c) Remuneration and Benefits:
This position is placed in the IG's salary scale IG-5
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates who meet the specifications above should apply to;
The Secretary, Appointments Board
Inspectorate of Government
5th Floor Jubilee Insurance Building
Parliament Avenue
P.O Box 1682
Kampala.
E-mail: secig@igg.go.ug
To reach not later than September 23, 2022, 5:00pm, local time.
The application forms can be down loaded from the internet www.igg.go.ug address below.
Download Application Form
Please hand deliver or email your detailed C.V, copies of academic certificates, transcripts and testimonials, day time telephone numbers, postal and E-mail address. In addition include telephone numbers of three competent referees, who should not be relatives.
Any form of canvassing for a post shall lead to automatic disqualification.
Only successful candidates shall be contacted.
Submission Deadline: 23rd Sep 2022