National Drought Management Authority Supply Chain Management Assistants Jobs Kenya

National Drought Management Authority Supply Chain Management Assistants Jobs Kenya


NDMA is an agency of the Government of Kenya mandated to establish mechanisms which ensure that drought does not result in emergencies and that the impacts of climate change are sufficiently mitigated.

Recruitment

The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) is a State Corporation established under the National Drought Management Authority Act, 2016.

The Act mandates the Authority to exercise overall coordination over all matters relating to drought risk management and to establish mechanisms, either on its own or with stakeholders, that will end drought emergencies in Kenya.

Towards realization of its core mandate, NDMA seeks to recruit various officers as listed below to be based in Nairobi or its various stations in drought-prone ASAL counties.

The Supply Chain Management Function involves:-

  • reviewing, updating, interpreting and
    implementing existing Procurement Regulations, Procedures and Systems;
  • implementation and enforcement of regulation and polices on supplies management;
    aligning Supply chain objective with overall NDMA objective; undertaking Tender
    Negotiation; disposal of unserviceable, obsolete and surplus stores and equipment;
  • carrying out market research and advising the Board on the effect of market forces on
    the Authority’s needs;
  • Designing procurement documents; developing Stock Control measures;
  • Preparing annual rates of purchases; evaluating the performance of venders;
  • Ensuring security and custody of all stores and documents;
  • Carry out board of survey;
  • Ensuring security and safeguarding of stores;
  • Inspecting incoming goods to the stores
    coordination of various activities in delivering a combination of inputs, outputs/outcomes for specified requirements in accordance with the procurement laws, regulations and policy documents that impact on procurement;
  • Preparation of procurement plans in accordance with budget processes, stocktaking and reconciling;
  • Security, safety, maintenance and proper preservation of stores; sourcing of supplies; assessing and measuring performance of suppliers of goods, works and services; maintenance of procurement records;
  • Conducting market research; carrying out internal monitoring and evaluation of stores;
  • Development and implementation of internal procurement and
  • supply policy procedure manuals; carrying out periodic market surveys and research;
  • Ensuring smooth distribution of inventory; management of receipts and issues; and
    verifying orders, invoices and stores accommodation.

    Job Descriptions and Specifications
    Supply Chain Assistant, Job Grade Ndma 6


    Duties and Responsibilities

    This is the entry point for graduates. Officers at this level will work under
    supervision of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -


  • preparing estimates of expenditure on supplies and services;
  • procurement planning, inventory control and provisioning for the Authority;
  • collecting, collating and analyzing data from the Authority and make
    appropriate recommendations thereof;
  • analyzing the provision of goods and services emanating from the Authority
    and initiate appropriate action;
  • Monitoring of the implementation of existing Supply Chain Management
    policies, guidelines and procedures;
  • Disposal of unserviceable stores; and
  • coordinating the activities of the Authority’s Board of Survey on disposing
    of items.

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


  • served in the grade of Supply Chain Management Officer or in a relevant
    and comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
  • Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business
    Administration, (Supplies Management Option) or equivalent qualifications
    from a recognized institution;
  • A member of a relevant professional body (KISM).
  • Computer Literacy;

    How to Apply

  • Interested candidates should send detailed CVs and testimonials with the reference number and title of the position applied for, clearly indicated in the email subject line to hr@ndma.go.ke.
  • Applications may also be delivered by hand at the Authority’s offices located on the 17th floor of Lonrho House, along Standard Street, Nairobi.

    Applications may also be mailed to;

    THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
    NATIONAL DROUGHT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
    P.O. BOX 53547 - 00200
    NAIROBI, KENYA


  • Deadline for submission of applications is November, 02 2018 while the ideal start date is January 2, 2019. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
  • NDMA is an equal opportunity employer and does not require applicants to pay money at any stage during the recruitment process.

  • For more information and job application details, see; National Drought Management Authority Supply Chain Management Assistants Jobs Kenya

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