UNESCO Chief Supplies Officer Jobs in Kenya

Function of the Supplies services

This Division exists to perform the following functions: development of procurement policies, strategies and plans; procurement planning and budgeting; controlling purchasing
budgets; managing products specifications; management of vendors and suppliers; acquisition of goods and services; inventory custody and management; negotiation and
contract management; market research and analysis; management of assets disposal;
ensuring regulatory compliance and procurement reporting.

Responsibilities

This Officer will be responsible for managing the Commission’s Library. The Office holder will be expected to perform the following duties;

Ensure the achievement of the functions and objectives of the Supply Chain Management mandate;

Coordinate the day to day business of the Supply Chain Management Division.

Coordinate the preparation of the overall annual procurement plans;

Assist to formulate, execute and communicate the Commission’s procurement policies, strategies, plans and performance contracts and establish proper internal controls

Provide leadership to staff and ensure that the Division’s management structures are effective

Ensure the development of all Supply Chain Policy papers and provide follow up activities as may be required.

Coordinate the establishment of effective administrative structures, processes and
systems in the Division;

Provide regular communication to the Secretary General/CEO on key technical, financial, administrative and partnerships matters related to the procurement function;

Coordinate stakeholders and the enhancement of the Division’s corporate image

Monitor and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations and quality
service delivery.

Advise the Commission on the best procurement practices which promote good corporate relations;

Oversee the efficient working of the procurement Committees and ensure regulatory
compliance and reporting

Any other tasks as may be assigned by the Secretary General/CEO.

Job specifications

Academic & Professional Qualifications

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any of the

following fields namely; Business Administration (Supplies Mgt Option), Commerce,
Marketing, Economics, Statistics, Procurement and Supplies Management Law from a recognized and accredited institution;

A Diploma or Higher Diploma in Procurement or Supplies Management from a recognized institution;

Be a member of a registered supply chain professional body

Experience

Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the relevant field or profession two (2) of which should be at a comparable middle management level or is currently serving in an equivalent position in a similar organization for a minimum period of three years

Demonstrated competence within the supply chain unit of an organization

A self motivated individual with the ability to work independently

Have good industry knowledge and experience of government supply chain processes and procedures

Demonstrate knowledge of government procurement legislations and policies affecting the institution

Possession of good knowledge of ethics, governance and procurement operations of State Corporations

Personal Qualities

Excellent analytical skills;

Ability to multi task;

Good interpersonal and communication skills;

Team player, resourceful, flexible, have
integrity and commitment to production results, self-motivated, dependable, organized, professional and must satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on
leadership and integrity.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UNESCO Chief Supplies Officer Jobs in Kenya

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