Procurement Officer at Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife

ADVERT NO.3/2025 - ONE (1) POSITION

• Terms of Service: Two (2) Year Contract
• The remuneration attached to this position will be a gross taxable monthly Ksh. 200,000 payable as follows:
  • Monthly Basic Salary: Ksh. 120,000
  • Monthly Allowances: Ksh. 80,000

At the end of your contract term, you shall be entitled to a gratuity payment calculated at the rate of 31% of your basic monthly salary for the total number of months worked. The Procurement Officer will report to and work under the guidance and supervision of the Technical Lead.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Procurement planning and coordination by preparing, implementing and monitoring procurement plans aligned with project work plans and budgets and collaborate with program teams to forecast procurement needs and support planning.
• Project process management (end-to-end-cycle) through coordination of the full procurement cycle and monitoring supplier performance.
• Compliance & ddocumentation to ensure procurement processes comply with internal policies and GOK and donor requirements.
• Vendor & Supplier Management by maintaining regular updated supplier database and preferred vendor list.
• Verify receipt and inspection of deliverables and accurately report, as and if required.
• Post-Procurement verification & payments through examination of all pending invoices to ensure accuracy and completeness and confirming that the prices and quantities match the agreed-upon terms.
• Logistics & aadministrative support by supporting the logistics and inventory function.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Procurement and Supplies Management, Procurement, Commerce (Supplies Management Option), Business Administration (Supplies Management option), Marketing or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• At least four (4) cumulative years of work experience in procurement related field;
• A valid practicing License from Kenya Institute of Supply Management;
• Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or relevant professional body;
• Certificate in management course from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Met the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution; and

Job Specifications

• Regular travel to project sites and other locations.
• Comfortable working out of the office.
• Ability to work beyond official working hours to meet strict deadlines