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

GRADE KICD 3, ONE (1) POST

The Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management will report to the Director/CEO

(a) Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

1. Facilitating purchase and warehouse of goods and services;
2. Planning, organizing and coordinating supply chain management function;
3. Overseeing the development and review of procurement policies and strategies;
4. Ensuring proper interpretation and implementation of existing policies, regulations and procedures;
5. Spearheading the preparation and implementation of the procurement manual and procedures;
6. Coordinating internal auditing and evaluation of supply chain management processes and procedures;
7. Coordinating periodic valuation of the Institute’s assets;
8. Initiating the process of disposal of unserviceable, obsolete and surplus stores and equipment;
9. Monitoring supplier’s performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements;
10. Ensuring periodic market research and surveys are conducted;
11. Leading negotiation efforts in major contracts;
12. Overseeing implementation and effective use of e-procurement system;
13. Coordinating preparation and consolidating procurement budgets and plans;
14. Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and ethical standards relating to procurement of goods, services and works;
15. Spearheading preparation and consolidating procurement budgets and plans;
16. Overseeing safe custody of procured goods;
17. Initiating periodic stock taking and stock audit;
18. Secretary to procurement, disposal and tender committees; and managing and developing staff.

(b) Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have: –

1. Served in the grade of Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management Officer, KICD Job Grade 4 for a minimum period of three (3) years;
2. 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 equivalent qualification
3. from a recognized institution;
4. 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;
5. Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
6. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
7. At least five (5) years’ experience in management;
8. Computer literacy;
9. Full membership to a professional body;
10. Demonstrated outstanding professional competence in supply chain management.
11. Fulfil requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.