Chief Executive Officer at Kenya Institute of Supplies Management

REF NO: KISM- 001/2023

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Shall be the Accounting Officer of the Institute
• Overseeing the training, registration and licensing of supplies practitioners
• Providing strategic leadership and direction
• Guiding the development and implementation of relevant policies and procedures that enhance KISM’s positive image, brand perception and competitive advantage
• Execution and communication of the Council’s strategies, policies decisions and resolutions
• Coordinating resource mobilization to enhance realization of the Institute’s strategic plan objectives
• Fostering relationship with relevant government agencies, ministries, development partners and other stakeholders for the benefit of the Institute
• Prudent management of all available resources of the Institute;
• Ensuring adherence to relevant national and international conventions and treaties
• Engendering good corporate governance practices in line with the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
• Coordinating the preparation of the budget, procurement plans, annual workplans, operational and financial reports for consideration and approval by the Council
• Ensuring compliance with Government policies, circulars, regulatory guidelines and directives and providing regular updates to the Council. xiii. Inculcating an entrepreneurial and business mindset to ensure diversification & optimization of resources
• Delivering results while maintaining a good corporate culture by building a professional and achievement oriented Executive Management team, nurturing and maintaining a performance driven, ethical, fair and meritocratic corporate culture
• Provide leadership in the day-to-day business and ensure a competent, efficient and motivated human capital for enhanced productivity and organizational performance

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a Kenyan Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management and Logistics or in a business- related field from a recognized institution.
• Masters’ Degree in Supply Chain Management, Strategic Management or in a business-related field from a recognized institution.
• Be a Certified Procurement & Supplies Professional of Kenya (CPSP) qualification administered by KISEB or equivalent recognized institute, and be a full member of KISM in good standing with a valid Practicing license.
• At least Fifteen (15) years of work experience of which five (5) years should beat senior management.
• Has undergone Corporate Governance and/or Leadership Training. vii. The successful candidate should satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership. 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Leadership, integrity and people management skills
• Customer service focus
• Strategic level thinking
• Change and transformation capabilities
• Strong resource mobilization and management skills
• Analytical and decision making
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Innovative and creative thinking
• Stakeholder and partnership management skills