Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management, Ref. No: MSEA-33/7/2019 at Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA)

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:- supervising staff in the unit; initiating preparation of estimates of expenditure on supplies and services; preparing procurement plans and inventory control; reviewing up-dating, interpreting and implementing existing supply chain regulations, procedures and systems; sourcing for suppliers; estimating value of goods and services by soliciting for multiple quotations from reliable and competitive suppliers in line with prescribed regulations; coordinating and participating in procurement negotiations with suppliers and vendors; preparing purchase orders and obtaining authorized signatures; monitoring and evaluating the delivery and quality of approved supplies; assisting in preparation of MSEA strategic plans; receiving goods and supplies and verify information on delivery notes and supply requisitions in order to establish the accuracy of orders; coordinating and validating disposal of unserviceable stores; and implementing e-procurement strategies.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Served in the grade of Senior Supply Chain Management Officer or in a comparable position in public/private sector for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines:- Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
• Membership to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies, Kenya Institute of Supplies Management or any other recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.

In addition, all prospective candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of leadership and integrity as set out in Chapter six (6) of the constitution of Kenya and attach the following documents to their applications:-

• Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission clearance Certificate (EACC)
• Kenya Revenue Authority Tax compliance Certificate (KRA)
• Higher Education Loans Board clearance Certificate(HELB)
• Certificate of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
• Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau