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Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

• Coordinate development and monitoring the implementation of the procurement and asset disposal plans in line with the approved budgets
• Coordinate design, development and maintenance of sound procurement controls and systems.
• Coordinate market research to keep abreast of the market developments.
• Maintain and update the lists of registered/prequalified suppliers
• Preparation and circulation of tender documents.
• Co-ordinate the opening and evaluation of tenders
• Prepare and submit profession opinion to guide the Director General on award decisions for tenders.
• Act as Secretary in various procurement committees.
• Notify bidders of the outcomes of the tenders submitted to KRB.
• Participate in contract negotiations with suppliers.
• Supervise the preparation of purchase orders
• Monitor the implementation of contracts.
• Coordinate process of disposal of obsolete, unserviceable and idle assets.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience in public or private, three (3) of which must have been at a supervisory level;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Procurement and Supplies Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or equivalent
• qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be Member of professional body either KISM or CIPS in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated results in work performance; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key competencies and skills

• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Strategic and innovative thinking
• Negotiation skill

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Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

• Developing Corporate communication policy, strategies, procedures, and systems;
• Developing brand strategies and implementing brand communication plans, monitoring their implementation, and evaluating effectiveness
• Developing and reviewing corporate social responsibility programmes and monitoring their implementation in consultation with directorates/departments and evaluating their impact
• Reviewing and overseeing the implementation of complaints handling guidelines and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and legislation
• Monitoring the implementation of customer service standards and compliance in the organization
• Preparing and reviewing budgets, departmental procurement plans and preparing terms of reference/specifications
• Undertaking regular brand/customer surveys and ensuring recommendations are implemented
• Manage crisis communications
• Developing corporate event plans with budgets and timelines and overseeing their implementation
• Coordinate the preparation of information, education, and communication materials in consultation with directorates/departments;
• Representing KRB in public events
• Promoting a positive corporate image of the Board;
• Implement quality management systems and procedures in the department
• Monitoring departmental performance and preparing evaluation reports
• Supervising, developing, and motivating junior staff to improve performance

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:-

• Have at least eight (8) years’ work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory role;
• Bachelor’s Degree in public Relations, Mass Communications, Journalism, Marketing or equivalent qualifications from a recognized college;
• Master’s degree in public Relations, Mass Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a relevant field from a recognized institution
• Be Member of professional body either PRSK or IPRA in good standing;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;

Key Competencies and skills

• Interpersonal skills;
• Multitasking
• Initiative and problem solving
• Communication Skills
• Team Player
• Social media skill

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Job Specification   

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

• Providing legal advice to the taken by the Board.
• Drawing up contracts, agreements, and other legal documents;
• Undertaking research on different information to ensure that the Board is acting in accordance with all applicable laws;
• Preparing Quarterly Legal Reports;
• (Identifying legal and compliance risks and issues relative to the Board’s intended actions;
• Managing the risk exposure of the Board by ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Liaising with external lawyers on all cases filed against the Board to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time;
• Working with external lawyers to initiate lawsuits or to formulate a defense, to gather evidence in legal proceedings involving the Board and rendering general advice relating to any legal proceedings involving the Board; and
• Representing the Board in litigation matters.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which is in a supervisory role;
• Have Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University.
• Have Postgraduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law
• (Have been Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya;
• Have valid practicing certificate;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Have proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrate professional competence in work performance and results
• Proficiency in Computer applications
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and skills

• Analytical skills
• Communication and reporting skills
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• (Team player