Background
The Government of Uganda has intensified efforts to improve the quality, efficiency, and impact of public investments, recognizing that weaknesses in project execution rather
than project identification alone remain a major constraint to achieving development
utcomes. In line with this, Government is in the process of implementing the Public Investment and Asset Management for Growth and Resilience Operation (PIM Plus) for the period October 2025 to September 2031, a targeted intervention designed to strengthen implementation support, monitoring, and delivery of priority projects within the
Public Investment Plan (PIP). PIM Plus complements the existing Public Investment Management framework by extending Government oversight beyond project appraisal and entry into the PIP, to focus on execution, problem-solving, and results delivery, in line with NDP IV and the broader public sector performance agenda. It is coordinated through Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and the National Planning Authority (NPA); implemented by
selected ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs); and financed by the Government
of Uganda, and the World Bank. The Operation Technical Committee (OTC), Operation
Steering Committee (OSC), and the Public Expenditure Management Committee
(PEMCOM) are in place to provide oversight over the Operation.
Implementation of PIM Plus is coordinated through the PFM Reforms Coordination Unit
(RCU), which provides cross-cutting reform coordination, programme oversight,
monitoring, and reporting. The Project Analysis and Public Investment Management
Department (PAP) is the technical secretariat of the Programme.
Job Purpose
The primary objective of this assignment is to provide procurement oversight and contract
management monitoring support to the PIM Plus Secretariat/RCU to ensure timely
procurement and contract signature within time and cost, planned milestones, compliance
with PPDA Act, regulations, and World Bank fiduciary requirements, tracking of
procurement delays, risks, and bottlenecks, and effective monitoring of contract
management and implementation performance.
Key Result Areas
1. Comprehensive procurement tracking databases and dashboards for priority projects
under PIM Plus, updated regularly with information on procurement status, delays,
risks, and contract implementation progress.
2. Quarterly procurement performance reports assessing efficiency, compliance, ESHS
integration, and contract management performance for PIM Plus priority projects.
3. Regular procurement delay and risk tracking reports identifying bottlenecks, analyzing
root causes, and recommending corrective actions.
4. Comprehensive evidence and documentation for verification of Disbursement Linked
Indicator (DLIs), other related DLIs and IRIs including contract data, procurement
timelines, cost comparisons, and supporting documentation.
5. Regular contract implementation monitoring reports tracking contract performance,
variations, payment certifications, ESHS compliance, and contractor performance
issues.
6. Timely escalation notes and briefing papers on significant procurement delays, risks,
or bottlenecks for submission to OTC, OSC, and RCU management.
7. Procurement training materials, tools, templates, and guidelines developed for
capacity building of implementing MDAs and agencies.
8. Bi-annual progress reports by the 15th day of the month after the end of six months.
9. Annual performance reports by the 15th day of the month after the end of the financial
year.
10. An end of assignment report within two weeks after completion of the activities in the
work-plan, or completion of the contract, whichever comes first.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Develop and Monitor procurement plans and track contract implementation across the
Operation as well priority projects under PIM Plus.
2. To provide adequate capacity to develop and monitor procurement plans and contract
implementation
3. Track procurement delays, risks, and bottlenecks across multiple implementing MDAs
4. Support compliance with PPDA Act, regulations, and World Bank fiduciary standards.
5. Ensure that the Program integrates Environmental, Social,  Health and Safety (ESHS)
as well as climate resilience into program procurements.
6. Ensure timely reporting on procurement performance including efficiency metrics and
compliance indicators.
7. Support achievement of Disbursement Linked Indicator (DLIs) on procurement
timeliness and contract management monitoring as well as all related Intermediate
Result Indicators within the Program.
3
Official Use Only
8. Provide regular procurement performance updates to enable timely reporting to the
Operations Technical Committee (OTC) and Operation Steering Committee (OSC) as
required.
Education Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have:
1. Honours Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business
Administration, Commerce, or a related field from a recognised University/Institution.
2. Professional qualifications/certifications in Procurement and Supply Chain
Management (e.g., CIPS – Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, CISCM –
Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management Uganda) are highly desirable.
3. Master’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business
Administration, Project Management, or a related field is an added advantage.
Work Experience
1. Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in procurement, contract
management, or procurement oversight, procurement monitoring, preferably in
government, development programmes, or externally financed projects.
2. Demonstrated experience with PPDA Act, regulations, and guidelines, including
methods, procedures, approval requirements and competitive bidding processes.
3. Previous experience working on World Bank or other Development Partner-financed
projects, including familiarity with fiduciary requirements is an added advantage.
Key Skills and Competencies
1. Good understanding of climate resilience and ESHS requirements in procurement and
contract implementation.
2. Ability to analyze procurement data, identify root causes, assess risks, and propose
practical corrective actions.
3. High accuracy and attention to detail in compliance checks and procurement
documentation.
4. Proficient in MS Office and procurement tracking systems, including e-GP and STEP;
are an added advantage.
5. Good written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
6. Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines.
7. Demonstrated integrity, ethical conduct, and professionalism in procurement
oversight