Deputy Director Supply Chain Management Services at County Government of Kirinyaga

Job Ref: KCPSB/DDSC/Q/02/19/06/18

Terms of Service: Contract

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting the Director, Supply Chain Management Services in the day to day duties, innovation and design of Supply Chain Management operations and procedures;
• Providing administrative guidelines on the implementation and interpretation of Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2015 and the relevant regulations;
• Developing a regulatory framework and standards; updating existing rules and regulations in line with the changing environment such as laws, executive orders and related statutes;
• Provision of appropriate guidance on the Supply Chain Management policy matters to Ministries/Departments and Institutions;
• Introduction of systems that will facilitate effective and efficient management of the Supply Chain Management Function, including proper documentation of procurement proceedings and safe custody of the all procurement records in accordance with set laws and related statutes;
• Advising County Officers on Supply Chain Management matters, ensuring high professional procurement and asset disposal principles are adhered to;
• Assisting in procurement planning and budget preparation as per existing laws, regulations and county policies;
• Coordinate the administration of Scheme of Service for Supply Chain Management Personnel and capacity building;
• Coordinate monitoring and evaluation of supply chain function, analyzing supply chain management structures and systems; determine and propose methods of compliance.

Requirements for Appointment:

• Served in the grade of Deputy/Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management Services for a minimum period of five (5) years in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or relevant working experience of not less than Ten (10) years in a comparable relevant position in the Private Sector,
• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management from a recognized university or any Business degree with a Post Graduate diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following:- Procurement and Supply Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Logistics and Supply Chain Management or any other relevant field from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage
• Demonstrated professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of the Supply Chain Management function and possess through understanding of Supply Chain Management issues and emerging Supply Chain Management trends and techniques;
• MUST be registered with Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM);
• MUST satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Additional Requirements:

• High degree of professional and public administrative competence in work performance and results;
• Personal integrity, a strong commitment to openness, honesty and demonstrating tolerance and capacity to inspire trust in others;
• Personal responsibility and willingness to accept responsibility for own actions and outcomes; and
• A thorough understanding of national goals/pillars, policies and programs and ability to translate them to supply chain management.
• A thorough understanding of the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS)