Procurement/Construction Officer (1 Position) at Kenya Good Neighbors (GN Kenya)

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all activities related to the construction and medical equipment of the project.
• Collaborate with engineers and architects to create an accurate budget and timeframe
• Manage and coordinate the building, delivery of supplies, placement of workforce, hiring of subcontractors, etc.
• Ensure each construction and procurement is completed on within the deadline and the set budget, and meets all local codes and regulations.
• Conducting site visits to inspect work, check materials and ensure staff are following health and safety guidelines
• Meeting regularly with clients, third parties and other managers to report on progress
• Regularly reviewing timings, budget, labor, risk and project plans to ensure work stays on track
• Working in an office and on a construction site.
• Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
• Support the project team in development of the Master Procurement Plan and contribute to regular updates of the plan in reference to annual project work plans.
• All construction and procurement must be managed in compliance with the regulations of KOICA and Kenya Good Neighbors.

Required skills & Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in procurement / civil engineering and/or related field, as well as any required state licensing
• Construction experience will be an added advantage
• Certificate in Supply Chain Management and professional qualification in Supply Chain Management / Procurement will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Must be able to effectively and efficiently multitask
• Undertake any other task as may be assigned by immediate supervisor

Language

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Knowledge of another UN official language is a plus