Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management at Nairobi International Financial Centre

Job Specifications

This is the most senior position in this cadre, and the holder reports to the Chief Executive Officer. The holder shall be the head of the department and shall oversee all the operations of the department and the divisions therein.

Job Descriptions

The following are the duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee the development of the annual procurement and disposal plans and their implementation.
• Oversee procurement and disposal of assets activities in the Authority.
• Manage contracts for goods, works, and services.
• Act as the custodian of contract documents.
• Coordinate with the user department to ensure effective implementation of contracts for goods, works, and services.
• Provide secretariat support to committees incidental to the procurement of goods and services and the disposal of assets.
• Provide professional advice on the procurement of goods, works, services, and disposal of assets.
• Provide professional opinions to the accounting officer.
• Prepare statutory reports to PPRA.
• Review procurement needs of the Authority.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Logistics Management, Business Administration (Supply Chain Management option), Commerce, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in Procurement and Logistics Management, Business Administration (Supply Chain Management option), Commerce, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Diploma in Supplies Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Membership in the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management, Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, or any other recognized professional body.
• At least ten (10) years of relevant work experience.
• At least four (4) years’ experience in a management role.
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency certificate in computer applications.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Procurement and contract management.
• Supply chain optimization.
• Compliance and risk management.
• Change management, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ethics and integrity.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mobilize resources.
• Negotiation skills.