Supply Chain Management Officer at Kenya Tsetse and Trypanosomiasis Eradication Council

Job Description

This is the entry and training grade for degree holders in this cadre. An officer at thislevel will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail assisting in:

Implementing the annual procurement plan

• Providing secretariat to committees incidental to procurement of goods and services and disposal of assets
• Building capacity of the organization in procurement management
• Ensuring all goods and services purchased comply with the Council’s standards
• Reviewing and monitoring procurement budget expenditures against the procurement plan
• Conducting analysis reports on performance for forecast and budgets
• Providing technical support on matters relating to procurement processes and procedure
• Reviewing tender notices
• Reviewing notification of award/regrets and tender acceptance process
• Compiling and evaluating tenders
• Formulating supplies, procurement, and inventory manuals
• Safeguarding tenders, quotations, and request for proposals

Person Specifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Purchasing, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Membership to professional body where applicable and in good standing
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

Skills and competencies:

• Interpersonal relationship skills
• Analytical skills
• Report writing skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to work in a team