ICIPE Supply Chain Officer Jobs in Kenya

ICIPE Supply Chain Officer Jobs in Kenya

icipe—International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology—is a world-class research centre with a mission to alleviate poverty by ensuring food security, improving health, protecting the environment and building the capacity of researchers and communities across the developing world through the application of insect sciences.

Employing close to 500 national and international staff, icipe is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya with outposts in Ethiopia and on the shores of Lake Victoria in western Kenya.

icipe has a proud reputation and history of delivering world-quality science that has made crucial contributions to African food and health policy, delivered development outcomes to rural communities, and has been at the forefront of building Africa’s biological research capacity.

The Centre’s research activities span the African continent with partnerships linking research
organisations, not only across Africa, but also the globe.

In addition, 100–150 graduate students and a number of postdoctoral fellows contribute to icipe’s research portfolio annually

icipe seeks to recruit a suitable person to fill the position of Supply Chain Officer, Regional Coordination Unit (RCU) of the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF).

The position is tenable in Nairobi at the icipe
Duduville campus. The position is for an initial fixed-term of 2 years, renewable, based on performance and availability of funds.

This is a nationally recruited position. A competitive compensation package will be offered
to the right candidate. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job purpose

The Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund is one of the flagship programmes of the Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET), an initiative by African governments to address systemic gaps in skills and knowledge necessary for long-term, sustained
economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

PASET was launched in 2013 by the governments of Senegal, Ethiopia and Rwanda. The governments of Kenya and Ivory Coast have since joined the initiative, while several others have expressed commitment to enter the partnership.

With funding from African governments, the World Bank and the Korean government, RSIF aims to support PhD training, and research and innovation in various African universities selected as centres of excellence in fields

identified by PASET as priority economic sectors for growth and development, including food security, ICT and materials science.

A competitive grants scheme, RSIF has two components: (i) the general fund, which supports
PhD training, research and innovation projects annually; and (ii) the permanent or endowment fund, whose return proceeds will become part of the general fund.

In July 2018, the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (www.icipe.org) was appointed the Regional Coordination Unit (RCU) of RSIF. The mandate of the RCU includes managing the two funds and supporting the capacity of the universities and partnering institutions to administer the PhD scholarships.

The assignment also includes creating partnerships with governments, universities and national and international research organisations for research training, e.g. through sandwich training, to promote collaboration with and
among the centres of excellence. As well, the RCU

will help introduce more African governments and other potential strategic partners to PASET to fund and to ensure continued continent-wide support.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the position holder will support in the procurement of goods, works and services, and the disposal of assets of the RCU as per the icipe and World Bank procurement policies and procedures.

The Supply Chain Officer will also on occasion be called upon to support and build the capacity of
the collaborating programme partners in procurement practices.

Vacancy Announcement

(Ref. No. NRS/267/092018)

Supply Chain Officer

Specific duties

The successful candidate is expected to:

Procure goods and services for the RCU in line with icipe and World Bank policies and ensure timeliness in the process;

Prepare procurement plans for the RCU and seek approval from the relevant authorities;

Prepare bid documents, advertise tenders, request quotations, organise relevant meetings (including prebid meetings, bid evaluation meetings, contracts, committee meetings), and prepare accurate and timely
reports/minutes of the meetings;

Manage procurement logistics with partner institutions;

Document the receipt of goods and services, and ensure user acknowledgement of the goods and
services;

Assess current RCU orders and forecast future demand, to provide adequate supplies;

Review all RCU invoices and secure an efficient billing process and timely payment of service providers and contractors;

Manage the disposal of goods when necessary;

Build the procurement capacity of partner institutions;

Facilitate the disposal of the RCU assets as per the icipe and World Bank procurement policies and
procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, including Logistics or Supply Chain Management, and Business
Administration from a recognised university.

At least 7 years’ relevant experience, two of which should be in an international organisation working on procurement of goods and services.

Core competencies

Work skills:

Able to manage overlapping projects, keep track of deadlines, and efficiently use time.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to negotiate contracts.

Computer Skills:

Computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite.

Other desirable attributes

Highly organised and meticulous.

Pays attention to detail.

Track record of impeccable integrity.

Reporting

This position reports to the Procurement Manager.
The selected candidate should be available to start as soon as possible.

How to apply

Applications will be accepted up to 5th October 2018.
Interested applicants should submit:

A confidential cover letter;

detailed CV with names and addresses of 3 referees (including e-mail addresses, fax numbers);

a statement illustrating suitability against the listed qualifications/competencies/abilities, and skills.

For more information and job application details, see; ICIPE Supply Chain Officer Jobs in Kenya

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