Deputy Director Supply Chain Management at Communications Authority of Kenya

Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities at this level shall entail:

• Assist in planning, organizing, and coordinating Supply Chain Management activities
• Assist in developing and reviewing procurement policies and strategies
• Coordinating the preparation and implementation of the procurement manual and procedures
• Coordinating the process of disposal of unserviceable, obsolete, and surplus stores and equipment
• Monitoring suppliers' performance to assess their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements
• Coordinating periodic market research and surveys
• Assist in negotiation efforts in major contracts
• Initiate preparation of contract documents
• Assist in the implementation and effective use of the e-procurement system
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and ethical standards relating to the procurement of goods, services, and works
• Ensuring timely procurement of goods, services, and works
• Coordinating the implementation of the procurement plan
• Consolidating procurement budgets and plans
• Ensuring safe custody of procured goods
• Coordinating preparation and maintenance of assets register, transfer, and valuation
• Coordinating periodic stock taking and stock audit
• Assist in coordinating the preparation of statutory reports
• Managing and developing staff

Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a person must have:

• At least ten (10) years of related work experience with at least three (3) years experience in a management role
• 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, Social Science / Business Administration, Economics, Physical Science, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management; Business Administration, Physical Science, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Professional qualification and membership of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) where applicable
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Mentorship, coaching, and leadership skills
• In-depth knowledge of the government policies and regulations in public procurement
• Professional competence in supply chain services
• Proficiency in Computer Applications
• Strategic thinking
• Managerial skills and ability to lead teams
• Interpersonal Skills
• Analytical and negotiation skills