North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency Manager, Supply Chain Management Jobs in Kenya

North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency Manager, Supply Chain Management Jobs in Kenya

This position is responsible for ensuring that the Agency achieves its strategic goals through implementation of efficient and effective systems of acquisition of goods, works and services, as well as disposal of assets in the Agency.

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -

Coordinating the receiving and opening of tenders;

Maintaining and updating periodically standing lists of registered tenderers required by the Agency;

Preparing and publishing procurement and disposal opportunities including invitations to tender, pre-qualification documents and invitations for expressions of interest;

Preparing and issuing of professional opinion;

Issuing procurement and disposal documents to candidates in accordance with the Act and Regulations;

Maintaining and safeguarding procurement and disposal documents and records in accordance with the Regulations;

Submitting shortlists of pre-qualified tenderers for the accounting officer’s approval;

Proposing and recommending the membership of evaluation committee to the accounting officer for approval;

Coordinating the evaluation of tenders, quotations and request for proposals;

Recommending a negotiating team for appointment by the accounting officer where negotiations are allowed by the Act and its Regulations and participate in negotiations;

Preparing and publishing notices of award and notices of tender acceptance;

Maintaining and archiving documents and records of the procurement and disposal activities for the required period;

Providing information, as required, for any petition or investigation to debar a tenderer or contractor or any investigation under review procedures;

Implementing the decisions of the accounting officer, including disposal committee and coordinating all procurement activities;

Acting as a secretary to the evaluation, inspection and acceptance, and disposal committees;

Liaising with the PPRA and other bodies on matters related to procurement and

disposal;

Preparing and submitting statutory reports to the PPRA;

Monitoring contract management by user departments to ensure implementation of contracts in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts;

Reporting any significant departures from the terms and conditions of the contract to the head of the procuring entity;

Preparing consolidated procurement and disposal plans.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: -

At least ten (10) years relevant work experience of which five (5) years should have been in a supervisory position;

Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Purchasing, logistics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Membership to the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) and in good standing;

Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;

Proficiency in computer applications;

Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Key competencies and skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Strong strategic and innovative skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong resource mobilization skills

Strong negotiation skills

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency Manager, Supply Chain Management Jobs in Kenya

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