Inventory Management Officer job at Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE)

Vacancy title:
Inventory Management Officer

Jobs at:
Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE)

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, August 18 2026

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 4 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE) was created on 5th July, 2024 by Statutory Instrument No. 53 of 2024 vide the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, Cap 262 as Other Degree Awarding Institution (ODAI). UNITE is a multi-campus institution with Campuses at Kabale, Kaliro, Mubende, Muni and Unyama. UNITE has its headquarters in Kira Municipality (former Shimoni Core PTC). The Institute is accredited by Uganda National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). The mandate of UNITE is to coordinate and provide for all levels of Teacher Education in the country, ranging from initial to graduate level teacher training. In addition, it is to provide for in-service teacher training and offer Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programmes.

The Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the vacant positions in the UNITE Service, as detailed below:

Responsibilities or duties

• Participates in the development, implementation and review of inventory management policies and guidelines
• Plans, organizes, directs, manages and evaluates the inventory management activities and budgets of the Institute.
• Monitors inventory levels and inventory movement using manual or computerized inventory systems.
• Reviews compiled inventory reports.
• Liaises with other departments to coordinate inventory management activities.
• Develops key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of the inventory management operations.
• Conducts investigation into inventory management incidents in order to verify and resolve complaints.
• Supervises, mentors and appraises staff.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

An Honours Bachelor’s degree in either Procurement, Purchasing or Logistics and Supply Chain Management from a recognized institution; OR Full Professional qualification in Procurement and supply chain management such as MCIPS (Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management).

Experience needed

Two (2) years working experience as Assistant Inventory Management Officer from a recognised organisation.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Age Limit: The applicant should be aged at most Forty -five (45) years or below at the time of application except for the post of Dean of Students which is fifty-five (55) years and below

Tenure of Appointment: Appointments for Salary Scales PU1 to PU3 are issued on a contract basis. For Salary Scales PU4 to PU15, appointments are permanent, subject to the successful completion of a six-month probationary period.

Details of the Job Description and Person Specification can be accessed on the Institute’s website www.unite.ac.ug

UNITE is an equal opportunity employer.

People with Disabilities (PWDs) requiring specified arrangements, such as a helper or sign language interpreter, are requested to indicate this in their application for necessary preparations.

Only successful candidates will be notified.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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a) Candidates should submit 5 hard copies of the application in a sealed application pack containing copies of the following:

b) Application letter; the subject line must indicate the position applied for and Job Reference Number;

c) Detailed and up-to-date signed CV including working contact details and names and contact details of three referees (Academic, Professional and Personal), one of whom must be either your present or most recent employer. The referees should be advised to send confidential references directly.

d) Certified copies of Academic Transcripts and Certificates;

e) All foreign Academic qualifications must be EQUATED with the National Council of Higher Education (NCHE)

f) A copy of the National Identity Card;

g) Copies of previous appointment letters MUST be attached;

h) Serving Officers MUST attach their current payslips

i) The envelope should be clearly marked “Application for the post of ……… as indicated above.

j) Incorrectly addressed applications and those without the above attachments shall be rejected.

4. Applications should be delivered physically to the undersigned not later than 18th August, 2026 at 5.00 pm. East African Time

The Secretary, Appointments Board

Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE)

Kira Municipality,

P. O Box 7112, Kampala.