Senior Supply Chain Management Officer at Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency

Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –

• Implementing the annual procurement and disposal plans
• Providing secretariat to committees’ incidental to procurement of goods and services, and disposal of assets
• Ensuring procured goods, services and works are as per specifications
• Drafting contract documents for goods, works and services
• Initiating request for payment for goods, works and services rendered and follow up to ensure settlement
• Carrying out market surveys to ensure the Agency obtains value for money
• Offering secretarial services to procurement committees
• Being the custodian of the tender box
• Handling routine enquiries from suppliers
• Ensuring proper maintenance of inventory
• Employing best storage methods
• Carrying out annual and periodic stock taking exercise;

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have at least: –

• Have four (4) years relevant work experience in public or private institution
• Have Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Procurement and Supplies Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Minimum KCSE C+ (Plus) or its equivalent
• Be a Member of KISM with a practicing license
• Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks
• Be proficient in Computer applications; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies

• Proficiency in IT
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Team player
• Demonstrated competence in work performance