KNATCOM Principal Supply Chain Management Officer - Jobs in Kenya

KNATCOM Principal Supply Chain Management Officer - Jobs in Kenya

a ) Job Description

The Principal Supply Chain Management Officer is responsible of the following functions:

provide advisory/professional opinion on procurement matters to the Accounting Officer (Secretary General/CEO) to ensure compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015;

co-ordinate the preparation and implementation of the Annual Procurement Plan;

maintain and continually update the list of registered suppliers;

prepare, publish and distribute procurement and disposal opportunities;

co-ordinate receiving, opening and evaluation of Quotations, Bids, Tenders, Proposals and Expressions of Interest;

carry out procurement and disposal activities in accordance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015 and KNATCOM Procurement Manual
and Policies;

review and maintain records of purchased goods, works and services, including costs, deliveries and inventories;

undertake market surveys;

monitor contract management;

maintain optimal stock levels and carry out quarterly and annual stock take; and

provide secretariat services to the procurement committees which may be constituted by
the Secretary General/CEO.

b) Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

developing and coordinating the preparation of annual procurement and disposal plans and their implementation;

coordinating procurement and disposal activities in the Commission;

preparing contract documents for goods, works and services;

custodian of contract documents;

liaising with the user department to ensure effective implementation of contracts for goods, works and services;

providing secretariat to committees’ incidental to procurement of goods and services, and disposal of assets;

coordinating disposal of assets activities;

preparing statutory reports to relevant authorities;

reviewing procurement needs of the Commission; and

any other duties as may be assigned.

c) Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a

candidate must:

A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Commerce or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

A minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience in public or private, three (3) of which must have been at a supervisory level;

have a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

membership of professional body, either KISM or CIPS; and

proficiency in computer applications.

d) Key Competencies and Skills

Communication skills,

Problem solving skills,

Analytical skills,

interpersonal skills Negotiation and Mediation skills.

How To Apply

Access and apply online via KNATCOM website at www.unesco.go.ke/careers

For details of the job description and skills, please visit the Commission’s website: www.unesco.go.ke/careers

All applications should reach the Commission on or before 13th October 2022 at 5.00 pm.

Note:

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

Kenya National Commission for UNESCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Successful candidates will be required to fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.



For more information and job application details, see; KNATCOM Principal Supply Chain Management Officer - Jobs in Kenya


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