Deputy Director Supply Chain Management at National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation

Grade ST 3

Ref: DDSCM/3/1/2018

Reporting to the Director General, the Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management will head the Supply Chain Management Department

Job Responsibilities

• 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;
• Providing professional advice on procurement of goods, works and services and disposal of assets;
• Preparing statutory reports to Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA); and
• Reviewing procurement needs of the Commission.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Commerce, Procurement and Supplies Management, or equivalent from a recognized university;
• Masters degree in Supply Chain Management, logistics or equivalent from a recognized university;
• Diploma in Supplies Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Member of professional body,either KISM or CIPS in good standing;
• Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• At least ten (10) years relevant work experience in public or private institution;
• At least three (3) years’ experience in management;
• Demonstrated results in work performance;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
• Proficiency in ICT applications.