Principal Supply Chain Management Officer Job in Kenya

Principal Supply Chain Management Officer

ADVERT NO. EXT/ 09/05/2023

SCALE KW4 – (1 POST)

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

Providing input into the annual procurement and disposal plans;

Implementing the annual procurement and disposal plans;

Coordinating procurement and disposal activities;

Preparing contract documents for goods, works and services;

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;

Overseeing periodic and annual stocktaking exercise;

Coordinating disposal of assets activities;

Preparing draft statutory reports to PPRA.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements;

Have eight (8) years relevant work experience in public or private, four (4) of which must have been at a Senior Supply Chain Management Officer grade KW5 or its equivalent in a comparable position in a reputable organization;

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Procurement and Supplies Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

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

Diploma in Supplies Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

A Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

Membership of professional body either KISM or CIPS in good standing;

Senior Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

Proficiency in computer applications.

Demonstrated results in work performance;

Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

How to Apply

Full details of the job descriptions and requirements for appointments can be accessed through the link https://kewi.go.ke/careers
Interested candidates who meet the requirements of KW2, KW3 and KW4 positions should submit soft copies of their application(s) with detailed CV and testimonials to the email address: gc@kewi.or.ke while KW5, KW6, KW7, KW8 and KW9 positions should submit soft copies of their application(s) with detailed CV and testimonials to the email address: recruitment@kewi.or.ke

Hard copies to be sent or hand-delivered to KEWI Headquarters located along Ole Shapara Avenue South C, Nairobi by 30th May, 2023

Applications for KW2, KW3 and KW4 positions should be addressed to:

The Chairperson
Kenya Water Institute Governing Council
P.O Box 60013-00200 Nairobi

In addition to the above indicated requirements, applicants will be required to meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
The following clearances will be required from successful candidates upon offer of job and not at the application stage.

Certificate of Good Conduct;

Clearance from the Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission;

Certificate of Compliance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance Clearance; and

Certificate of Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

KEWI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons; including Women, Persons living with Disability and persons from Minority groups to apply. Only successful candidates shall be contacted for interviews.
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
KENYA WATER INSTITUTE