Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management at Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD)

The Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management will report to Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail the following:

• Coordinating purchasing, warehousing and control of materials from receipt to delivery to end users;
• Developing and reviewing of procurement policies and strategies;
• Coordinating implementation of procurement policies, regulations and procedures;
• Developing the procurement manual and procedures;
• Ensuring internal auditing and evaluation of supply chain management processes and procedures is undertaken;
• Coordinating the identification of unserviceable, obsolete and surplus stores and equipment for disposal;
• Carrying out negotiation in major contracts;
• Ensuring effective use of e-procurement system;
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and ethical standards relating to procurement of goods, services and works;
• Consolidating procurement budgets and plans;
• Ensuring safe custody of procured goods;
• Coordinating preparation and maintenance of assets register, transfer and valuation; and
• Ensuring periodic stock taking and stock audit is conducted.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade an applicant must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Procurement and Supply Chain Management; Purchasing and Supplies Management; Supply Chain Management; Procurement and Contract Management; Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Procurement and Logistics Management OR Bachelor’s Degree plus a post Graduate
• Diploma in Supplies Management/Logistics and Procurement Management from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Business Administration (Purchasing and Supplies) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years’ three (3) of which must be at the Grade of Principal Supply Chain Management Officer or in a comparable position;
• At least 10 years’ relevant experience and 4 years in a management role;
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Computer literacy;
• Full membership to a professional body; and
• Demonstrated outstanding professional competence in supply chain management.
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution