Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management at Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)

EC SCALE 14 (1 POST) 1.1

Job Description:

• Providing leadership in development and implementation of supply chain management strategies, policies and procedures;
• Providing secretariat services to the Committees undertaking procurement activities;
• Applying measures to ensure integrity and professional supply chain management standards;
• Developing and coordinating the preparation of annual procurement and disposal plans and monitor and review their implementation;
• Drawing plans to integrate ICT in the Division’s operations;
• Devising, implementing and monitoring effective risk management strategies in the Division;
• Coordinating procurement planning and budget preparation for the Division;
• Devising measures to enhance partnerships with suppliers;
• Cascading the strategic plan and performance contract in the Division and carry out staff performance appraisals;
• Formulating and implementing initiatives to instill KNEC values in the Division and adopt best practices in supply chain management;
• Developing performance improvement strategies that are adaptive to the changing environment and technology;
• Giving professional advice on Supply Chain Management matters whenever required;
• Facilitating proper utilization of human and other resources in the Division;
• Providing professional opinion on evaluation of tenders and disposal of assets to the Chief Executive Officer;

Job specification:

• Masters degree in Commerce, Business Administration (Supplies Management Option) from a recognized institution;
• Diploma in Supplies Management (CIPS) or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Must have served for a period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience in a recognized institution;
• Strategic Leadership Development Program lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership to the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM);
• Certificate in computer applications;
• Demonstrated merit in work performance;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution.

KEY COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ATTITUDES

• Integrity;
• Keen to details and time management skills;
• Communication skills;
• Team player;
• Good Interpersonal skills.

TERMS OF OFFER

The Council will offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with

seniority and responsibilities of the position.