I Choose Life Admin and Procurement Officer Jobs in Kenya
I Choose Life Admin and Procurement Officer Jobs in Kenya
Position Summary: The incumbent will be responsible for ICL’S procurement activities.
He/she will work with local partners and stakeholders in the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures in all program activities.
In addition, support counties in the actualization of their county strategic plans 2030.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Planning
Conduct organizational needs assessments to ascertain the good or services required by different projects.
Develop annual and regular procurement plans
Take part in the annual procurement planning meetings.
Convene procurement meeting based on procurement policy
Tendering and Bid analysis
Coordinate supplier sourcing process include tendering and follow best practice and ICL’s tender policies;
Pre-qualification of suppliers
Support in the supplier evaluations and bid analysis for local orders items for ICL as well as the projects.
Carry out a price survey; maintain a price list for commonly used items and a list of prequalified vendors
Contract management
Assist in the drafting framework agreements and other related agreements for preferred suppliers;
Participate in preparing prequalification documents and appraising prequalified suppliers;
Coordinate vendor performance management review using the approved institutional tools and participate in decision making based on the evaluation.
Prepare contract award documents
Procurement Administration
Ensure ICL’s supply chain procedures are adhered to while purchasing goods/ services required by ICL;
Ensure all specifications in the purchase requisitions are captured in the requests for quotations and subsequently in the purchase order;
Maintain up to date records for all procured goods and services, including approved budgets and supporting documentation: purchase requisitions, quotations, bid evaluations, analysis, purchase orders, and related documents.
Review supplier financial statements/reports and evaluate overall supplier health (supplier risk assessment)
Disposal and asset management
Assist in preparing asset management and disposal plans
Ensure ICL’s disposal plans are within the best practices
Grant Management
Provide support in monitoring adherence with the terms and conditions of grant agreements regarding procurements.
Assist in the review and updating of Procurement policies and procedures for procurement and contracts/grants management
Provide support on contracts and subcontracts management from the pre-solicitation stage through completion or closeout and check out any procurement need highlighted.
Logistics and administration and reporting
Update and provide Procurement Follow Up (PFU) to line manager on a weekly basis
and provide the Supplier List on regular basis to line manager
Carry out periodic controls to ensure that the filing system are properly used and that documents being regularly filed and easily accessible**
Budgeting and budget monitoring
Take part in proposal development and support the team in budget preparation.
Ensure proper budget implementation to ensure adherence to budget lines.
Fixed assets
Develop appropriate physical inventory count procedures, adapted to the local
requirements of each site, with a strong accent on control and separation of duties.
Develop procedures for the disposal of fixed assets with a strong accent on appropriate approval levels and control over eventual sales values and resulting receipts.**
Develop appropriate systems, policies and procedures for the management of the programs assets, adapted to the specific needs of each region.**
Audit and Audit Processes.
Facilitate donor reviews and resolve any queries arising from the review.
Facilitate annual project audits for the region where applicable
Resource Mobilization
Take part in resource mobilization through participation in proposal development with other program staff.
Conduct donor research via the Internet to assist the project team in identifying, targeting donors and funding opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Procurement or other business-related degree.
A holder of CPA (II) will be an added advantage
Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in an NGO setting in Procurement Department
Experience in working with PEPFAR, EU, DfID, UN funded projects is desirable
Ability to set priorities, organize time efficiently and work independently on several tasks simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team with other finance, grants and accounting staff.
Proven ability to multi-task and process information within the timelines.
Detailed knowledge and understanding of procurement ethics and donor compliance is essential.
Excellent Communication Skills
Proven ability to solve problems independently without supervision.
Conscientious with an excellent sense of judgment.
Possess the ability to work simultaneously on multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines.
Willingness and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people.
Strong ability to work as part of a team and coordinate with project personnel.**
Excellent organizational skills
Strong financial reporting skills
Strong IT and analytical skill **
How to Apply
Application and contact details:
If you feel you meet the above qualifications, we encourage you to write to us on
hr@ichooselife.or.ke. All applications should be via email. Your CV and cover letter in PDF format should reach us on or before Wednesday 12th August 2020. Kindly indicate current/last salary subject as ‘Admin and Procurement Officer’
We are an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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