IPOA Principal Procurement Officer - Jobs in Kenya

IPOA Principal Procurement Officer - Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose
To lead in supply chain management activities and policy application in the Department

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
1) Implement policies, strategies, manuals, plans, procedures and standards pertaining to procurement services;
2) Lead in implementation of consolidated annual procurement plan for the Authority;
3) Coordintae coaching and mentorship for the Departmental staff;
4) Lead in employee performance management and competency development in the Department.
5) Prepare departmental annual budget, procurement plan and work plans;


Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
1) Lead the procurement Officers in procurement processes;
2) Coordinate implementation of Authority’s procurement policies and procedures;
3) Coordinate implementation of consolidated annual procurement plan for the Authority;
4) Record proceedings of Departmental meetings;
5) Prepare procurement requisitions for effective procurement operations;
6) Provide briefs on implementation of procurement plan to the Head;
7) Prepare procurement operational work plans for approval;
8) Consolidate procurement data and information for quality statutory reports;
9) Prepare annual budget, work plan and procurement plan;
10) Guide procurement teams on stakeholders’ engagements in procurement activities;
11) Prepare activity, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual performance and Annual reports for the Department;
12) Supervise and appraise direct reports and identify their training needs;


Job Dimensions:
Financial Responsibility

The role is responsible for standing imprest (approximately Kshs. 600,000)


Responsibility for Physical Assets

Responsible for all physical assets in the department (ICT, office furniture and equipment, monitoring tools and records, field equipment and machines)


Decision Making / Job Influence

Managerial and operational decisions in procurement processes


Working Conditions

Predominantly in office with occasional field travel


Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in procurement/ Purchasing and supply or social sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.


Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
1) Diploma in procurement/supply chain management from a recognized institution
2) A member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
3) Certificate in computer applications skills


Previous relevant work experience required.

Served in the grade of senior procurement officer for a minimum of three (3) years at IPOA or nine (9) years in a comparable and relevant position in the public or private sector.


Functional Skills:
1) Procurement management Skills
2) Leadership Skills
3) Planning Skills
4) Decision Making Skills
5) Interpersonal Skills
6) Communication Skills
7) Negotiation Skills
8) Analytical Skills
9)

Report writing skills

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
1) Transparency and accountability
2) Ethics and Integrity
3) Team player
4) Creativity and innovation
5) Resilience
6) Independence


How to apply

Interested persons who meet the requirements should submit their application through Post Office, email or by hand delivery, clearly indicating the position and job reference number, on both the cover letter, envelope and email applications, together with IPOA Employment form, a detailed CV, copies of academic certificates, national identity card, names and telephone contacts of three referees, so as to reach the Authority by Tuesday, 13th September, 2022 to:

Director/Chief Executive Officer,
Independent Policing Oversight Authority,
1st Ngong Avenue, ACK Garden Annex, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 23035 – 00100, NAIROBI.
Email: recruitment@ipoa.go.ke

Detailed job descriptions and specifications for the above positions are available in our website www.ipoa.go.ke/careers
Upon offer of employment, the successful candidate MUST present and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the following documents;

A valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);

A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);

A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);

A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)and

A Valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

IPOA is an equal opportunity employer and shall not in its recruitment discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, ethnic origin, political affiliation, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, health
or social status. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

IPOA does not engage any recruitment agencies and no medical examination is required before one attends an interview. IPOA does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting or interview).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



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