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  • Posted: Nov 27, 2019
    Deadline: Dec 16, 2019
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    The Public Procurement System in Kenya has evolved from a crude system with no regulations to an orderly legally regulated procurement system. The Government’s Procurement system was originally contained in the Supplies Manual of 1978, which was supplemented by circulars that were issued from time to time by the Treasury. The Director of Government Sup...
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    Senior Record Management Officer

    REF.: RMO/5/2019

    JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

    Duties and responsibilities will include assisting the manager responsible for monitoring, evaluation, research, reporting and advisory services (MERRAS) in developing, implementing and reviewing records management policy and procedures; retention; disposal schedules; file classification system; management of mails external; ensure safe custody of records and documents; liaise with the Kenya National Archives and Documentation Services on relevant matters ; initiating, developing and implementing infrastructure for electronic records management; preparation.

    In addition, duties will entail developing, implementing and reviewing knowledge management policies and framework; promoting knowledge sharing through the organization's operational business processes and systems; promoting public access to procurement information by developing dissemination and advocacy strategies; and preparing the units budgets, monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the records management unit.

    The key result areas will include:

    • KRA 1: Mail
      • INCOMING: Receive, record, classify, and distribute incoming correspondences for necessary action.
      • OUTGOING: Record and dispatch outgoing correspondences to respective destinations.
    • KRA 2: Filing
      • UPDATING: Sort, classify and store documents securely in appropriate facilities – folders, shelves, cabinets and racks.
      • RETRIEVAL: Avail filed documents upon demand as necessary.
    • KRA 3: Custody
      • DOCUMENTATION: Maintain/update the various catalogues, inventories, and indexes of records.
      • SECURITY: Protect document from unauthorized access, theft, damage, falsification and disappearance.
      • KRA 4: Disposal
        ARCHIVING: Remove, sort, classify and put inactive/dead records in archive for historical purposes.
      • DESTRUCTION: Dispose of inactive/dead records of little historical significance.

    The successful candidate will develop and install appropriate standards of performance including the following systems:

    • DOCUMENTS REGISTER: For recording movement of mail
    • INDEXING SYSTEM: For classification of documents for filing and retrieval
    • DOCUMENTS CUSTODY FACILITIES: Cabinets – lockable and fire-resistant
    • DISPOSAL POLICY: Regulations governing retention, archiving and disposal of documents

    The ideal job holder shall have at least six (6) years relevant experience in records management or in a related field and a bachelor’s degree in Information Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized institution. In addition, the candidate shall be computer proficient.

    Method of Application

    Each application should be accompanied by a copy of the National Identity Card/Passport, PPRA Formal Application Form and attach copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents.

    All applications should be clearly marked “Application for (indicate the position applied for)’’, on the envelope and submitted on or before 16th December, 2019 in any ONE of the following ways:

    Hand delivered applications should be taken to the reception desk on 11th floor, National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi. ii. Posted applications should be addressed to:

    Director General Public Procurement Regulatory Authority 11th Floor, National Bank Building P. O. Box 58535-00200, NAIROBI.

    Interested applicants must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenya Constitution and must, get clearance from the following bodies:

    • Current Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;
    • Current Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board;
    • Self-Declaration Form acknowledged and stamped by Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
    • Current Police Clearance Certificate from the Criminal Investigation Department.

    Formal Application Form can be downloaded from PPRA website (www.ppra.go.ke).

    If you have the required qualifications, please submit your detailed application to the address above by 5.00 p.m. on 16th December, 2019 quoting on the top of the envelope the job reference title for the position you are applying for.

    Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates are advised that any form of canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.

    PPRA is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity, including youth, women and persons with disability, are encouraged to apply.

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