Chief Procurement Officer

The Chief Procurement Officer will report to the Assistant Director, Procurement services

Duties and responsibilities

1. Co-ordinate, implement and review of supply chain systems, policies and procedures;
2. Manage the tender process and mitigate any inherent risks;
3. Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of supply chain management activities;
4. Offer technical assistance in tender evaluation and disposal of stores;
5. Undertake market surveys;
6. Prepare consolidated annual procurement plan;
7. Train and supervise staff in procurement unit

b) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to the grade an applicant must have:

(i) Bachelor’s degree plus a post graduate diploma in supplies management or its equivalent;
(ii) Served as Senior Procurement Officer or in a relevant and comparable position in the public service for a period of at least three (3) years;
(iii) Demonstrated professional competence in undertaking procurement work;
(iv)Been registered as a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management or its equivalent;
(v) Proficiency in computer use and application and have Initiative, be a team player and highly motivated.

How to Apply

Applicants interested in any of the above positions are expected to fulfill the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya. Specifically, they must obtain and submit with their application, copies of the following: 1. Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA); 2. Clearance certificate from Higher Education loans Board (HELB); 3. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); 4. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal investigation; and 5. Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau. Qualified and Interested applicants should forward copies of their application letters, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date curriculum vitae and ID card to the address below to be received not later than 15th February 2017. All applicants should give full details of their address including mobile telephone numbers, email address as well as names and addresses of two referees. The Director/Chief Executive, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, P.O. Box 30231-00100 NAIROBI And info@kicd.ac.ke for online applications. NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development is an equal opportunity employer and Persons with disability are encouraged to apply