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Hilda Kemigisha Mwesigwa
Procurement Specialist
Kampala,Uganda
Summary
Accomplished Procurement Specialist with 23 years experience with strong leadership abilities honed as Manager Procurement Audit, Manager Legal and Compliance in the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority and Capacity Building expert. Strong abilities in team leadership and project management backed by excellence and quality. Known for timely execution of assignments and commitment to achieving goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
31
31
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Manager, Procurement Audit
Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority
Kampala, Uganda
01.2016 - Current
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Represented PPDA at the Fourth Partnership Forum (Political) chaired by the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister and attended by all Development Partners.
- Represented PPDA at the Government of Uganda and World Bank Development Policy Operations and negotiations meeting.
- Handled sensitive, complex and high value procurement investigations.
- Coordinator of donor programmes.
- Reviewed PPDA e-learning training modules.
- Participated in the development of the Government of Uganda Electronic Government Procurement (E-GP).
- Electronic Government Procurement Audit and Security Committee member.
- World Bank-USMID Program Technical Committee member.
- Chairperson, PPDA Committee handling Complaints on unethical behavior.
- Job Evaluation Committee member.
Capacity Building Expert
Federal Public Procurement and Property Administration Agency
Addis-Abbaba, Ethiopia
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Capacity Building Expert: Consultancy Services for Social Accountability, Communication and Change Management for Electronic Government Procurement (E-GP) System
- Prepared training materials on change management
- Delivered change management trainings for FPPA Senior Management Team, Change Agents, E-GP Unit Staff and Communications staff of Pilot Entities
Panel Member
Millennium Challenge Account
Monrovia, Liberia
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Bid Challenge System Independent Review Panel member charged with reviewing applications for administrative reviews or complaints from bidders.
Manger, Procurement Audit & Investigations
Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority
Kampala, Uganda
04.2011 - 12.2015
- Represented PPDA at the East African Community (EAC) and South African Development Community (SADC) Public Accounts Committees conferences.
- Represented PPDA at the Inter-agency forum meeting chaired by the Hon. Ministers of Ethics and Integrity and Minister of State for Economic Monitoring.
- Represented PPDA at the Public Expenditure Committee (PEMCOM) meeting, the basis of which 15 new staff were recruited in the department of Performance Monitoring.
- Increased procurement audits conducted from 92 in 2010/11 to 140 in FY 2015/16.
- Initiated preparation of weekly status reports for monitoring implementation of departmental activities which increased efficiency and led to 100% work plan implementation.
- Prepared the first consolidated annual procurement audit report for FY 2011/12.
- Handled high value and sensitive procurement investigations.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Manager, Legal & Compliance
Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority
Kampala, Uganda
01.2006 - 03.2011
- Chair, Complaints Review Committee of the Board that handled administrative reviews, suspension of providers, accreditations and waivers.
- Board secretary whenever I acted as Director, Legal and Compliance.
- Drafted Local Governments (Amendment) Act 2006, PPDA Regulations 2006, Guidelines 2008 and local government standard bidding documents.
- Participated in the amendment process of the PPDA Act and Regulations 2014.
- Drafted procurement plan templates for use by Government Entities.
- Development of the PPDA Register of Providers (ROP).
- Development of the Procurement Performance Measurement System (PPMS).
- Project manager of the European Union Technical Assistance to PPDA.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread legislation drafts for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Officer, Legal & Compliance
Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority
Kampala, Uganda
01.2004 - 12.2015
- Developed revised standard bidding documents and guidelines 2005 for central government entities.
- Served as board minute secretary.
- Served as secretary for Complaints Review Committee, Donor Working Group and PPDA Management.
- Prepared all PPDA corporate reports namely; annual and progress reports and procurement sector review reports.
- Prepared and submitted detailed reports for official assignments and investigations.
Education
Oak Seed Executive Leadership Course - Leadership
The Institute of National Transformation
Kampala-Uganda 01.2018 - 06.2018
Master of Arts Degree - Ethics and Public Management
Makerere University
Kampala-Uganda 09.2003 - 03.2004
Second Bachelor’s Degree - Social Sciences (International Relations and Diplomacy
Makerere University
Kampala-Uganda 09.1993 - 01.1997
Skills
Training expertise
Critical thinking
Organization and Time management
MS Office
Team building
Strategic planning
Staff Management
Strong work ethic
Project Management
Effective communication
Good listening skills
Cultural awareness
Written Communication
Accomplishments
- As President of Lubowa Toastmasters Club, I ably led the club to attain the highest accolade of Presidents’ distinguished.
- I participated in the drafting of the Uganda public procurement and disposal law, Regulations, Standard Bidding Documents and Guidelines for both Central and Local Government Procuring and Disposing Entities.
- I have experience in procurement auditing (government and donor funded), conducting investigations and follow-ups, monitoring compliance, offering legal & advisory services to providers and Government Entities on matters pertaining to the public procurement and disposal law.
- I am proficient in the use of computer packages like Microsoft word, power point and excel and comprehensive knowledge of internet applications.
- Board Member: Institute of Procurement Professionals of Uganda (April 2012 – March 2018)
- Board Member: Uganda Women’s Cancer Support Organization (July 2014 – December 2017)
- President: Lubowa Toastmasters Club (July 2020 – June 2021)
- Secretary: Lubowa Toastmasters Club (July 2019 – June 2020) Secretary: Area 16 Toastmasters International (July 2019 – June 2020)
- Meritorious Awards: PPDA Employee of the Year for 3 Years: 2013, 2005 & 2004.
Affiliations
Procurement Professional Qualification (NEVI International A & B), Dutch Purchasing Management Association.
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) Member No: 5488210.
Institute of Procurement Professionals of Uganda (IPPU) Member No: 056.
Interests
Reading
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Additional Information
Affiliations
Toastmasters International
Cancer voluntary work
Timeline
Capacity Building Expert
Federal Public Procurement and Property Administration Agency
07.2019 - 08.2020
Panel Member
Millennium Challenge Account
01.2018 - 12.2020
Oak Seed Executive Leadership Course - Leadership
The Institute of National Transformation
01.2018 - 06.2018
Manager, Procurement Audit
Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority
01.2016 - Current
Manger, Procurement Audit & Investigations
Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority
04.2011 - 12.2015
Manager, Legal & Compliance
Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority
01.2006 - 03.2011
Officer, Legal & Compliance
Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority
01.2004 - 12.2015
Master of Arts Degree - Ethics and Public Management
Makerere University
09.2003 - 03.2004
Second Bachelor’s Degree - Social Sciences (International Relations and Diplomacy
Makerere University
09.1993 - 01.1997