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The Position reports to the Managing Director in performing the following duties and responsibilities

• Planning and implementation of the overall supply chain strategy
• Collaboration with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service teams for the compilation and preparation of the organization’s annual procurement plan
• Coordination and facilitation of the procurement process within the LBDA in liaison with respective departments.
• Tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Discovering profitable suppliers and initiating business and organizational procurement partnerships
• Negotiating with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
• Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
• Identification of potential suppliers and issuance of requests for quotations on a need to need basis.
• Leading due diligence initiatives, pre-qualification and qualification of suppliers.
• Monitoring market trends and conditions and advise management on competitive pricing
• Performance of source audits and facilitation of the prequalification process
• Determination of key supply chain KPIs, Identification of process bottleneck, implementation of solutions in a timely manner provision of suggestions on solutions for process improvements.
• Reviewing and approval of purchase requisitions and local purchase orders (LPOs).
• Interpretation of the Procurement Act and provision of suitable advice to the management to ensure compliance with the Laws in all procurement processes.
• Supervision of the performance of direct reports, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance
• Performance management including ensuring achievements of performance Contract (PC) obligations and conducting periodic staff performance appraisals

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, procurement, business administration, finance or equivalent in a similar field from a recognized university
• Previous working experience as a Supply Chain Manager for 5 years
• Hands on experience with supply chain management software
• Ability to work in high-pressure, deadline driven environment
• Exceptional communication and reporting skills
• Good time-management skills
• Membership to professional bodies
• Team player and great interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to lead, train and mentor employees on a personal level
• Comply with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

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The position reports to the Managing Director in performing the following duties and responsibilities

• Leading and advising the management in the development of strategies, policies and processes across all functions that will help to achieve the LBDA’s mission and core objectives
• Initiating and coordinating the development and review of LBDA’s Master plan and the various Strategic Plans.
• Undertaking Regional economic planning, identifying development priorities and coordinating feasibility studies
• Coordinating of the preparation of and implementation of all Authority work plans
• Participation in the preparation of Medium-Term Expenditure Frameworks, Medium Term Plans and other related assignments in the Annual government Budgeting cycles
• Providing support to the management in the preparation of annual work plans and budgets and state Corporation budgets.
• Designing and effecting a program of monitoring and evaluation of the performance of LBDA’s projects to improve performance and future planning
• Coordination of the realization of Performance Contracts obligation and preparing quarterly and annual reports
• Keeping service-related systems and procedures under review and implement changes where appropriate, including the use of new technology in delivering the planning service and to deliver best value.
• Development and Translation of LBDA’s resource mobilization strategy and plans into action
• Prescription, leadership and conducting market researches and marketing initiatives to assess donor and partners priorities to identify opportunities for resource mobilization
• Establishment of a system for identification and response to calls with templates to manage the activities of resource mobilization.
• Coordination of the development and writing of highly competitive resource mobilization proposals
• Development and ensuring quality standards for proposals and concept notes and ensuring achievement
• Development and maintenance of a database of donors, project concept notes and project proposals
• Development and maintenance of an effective project tracking system and ensuring that all donor funding requirements are met in any fundraising document
• Production of contents for communication materials in support of fundraising such as brochures, appeals, newsletters, Organizational capability statement and annual reports and their reviews
• Sensitization and training of staff on fundraising skills and strategy execution
• Development and coordination of online/web-based fundraising initiatives in collaboration with LBDA ICT unit
• Managing resource mobilization functions and activities and managing donor and partner relationships in Liaison with the LBDA Liaison office
• Production of fundraising status reports
• Coordination of the preparation of project documents and participation in negotiations for donor/partnership projects funding and implementation
• Conducting performance appraisals, promoting continuing professional development of staff within the department and setting standards of performance and to monitor achievement

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics/International Development/Natural Resource Planning and Management/ Marketing/International Relations or an equivalent in any other related field from a recognized University.
• At least ten (10) years’ experience in senior management position.
• Ability to work in high-pressure, deadline driven environment
• Outstanding leadership skills and ability to delegate responsibilities effectively
• Exceptional communication and reporting skills
• Should demonstrate clear understanding of the role of Regional Development in line with vision 2030 and the constitution of Kenya 2010
• Must meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

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The position reports to the Chief Manager – Human Resources and Administration in performing the following duties and responsibilities:

• Formulation and continuous review of appropriate Human Resource management policies, procedures and strategies ensuring they are aligned to the legal framework that governs the Authority.
• Development of guidelines for the implementation of human resource strategies and policies and building the capacity of line officers to implement.
• Management of the performance management process including facilitating the setting and reviewing of performance objectives, training and development, succession planning and career development.
• Implementation of terms and conditions of service including salary administration, reward and recognition, pension management and all other staff welfare matters.
• Management of employee relations within the Authority including dispute handling and discipline management.
• Ensure Implementation of the terms and conditions of service including salary administration, reward and recognition, pension management and all other staff welfare matters.
• Maintain up-to-date staff records including leave, assessments, contracts etc as required by the Employment Act.
• Prepare and submit periodic statutory reports to the various stakeholders as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or relevant social sciences from a recognized University
• Post graduate qualifications in HR, CPS (K) Final or equivalent would be an added advantage
• Membership with Institute of Human Resource Management
• At least 5 years relevant experience with in a senior management position.
• Knowledge of Kenya labour laws governing employee matters.
• Outstanding leadership skills and ability to delegate responsibilities effectively
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be computer literate.
• Meets the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010