Duties and responsibilities:

The position holder will report the Director Administration and Human Resource and will be required to:

• Head Procurement Section
• Advice the Director Administration and Human Resource on all procurement matters
• Co-ordinate all procurement activities
• Supervise, monitor performance and periodically evaluate the activities of all procurement personnel in the Department
• Institute periodical management inspections every six months to assess utilization and control of supplies
• Initiate and develop procurement policies for the institution in line with various applicable statutory laws
• Develop the organization’s procurement plan and manual
• Review procurement documentations for both local and overseas orders
• Prepare advertisement and procurement notices; analyze tender documents; prepare purchase orders as per approved tender/quotes; and prepare and submit written reports on procurement issues to the Director Administration and Human Resource
• Any other relevant duties as assigned from time to time

Qualifications requirements

For one to be appointed to this grade, one must:

• Have served as Senior Procurement Officer for a period of three (3) years in a reputable organization
• Be in possession of a Masters Degree (Supplies Management Option) or its equivalent
• Be registered by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies Management
• Have shown merit and ability in his/her job performance
• Have demonstrated high administrative capabilities

Salary and benefits attached to the position:

1. Basic salary scale: 89,094-123,790; entry scale 89,094
2. Outpatient medical allowance: 2,000
3. Leave allowance: 12,000
4. House allowance: 45,000
5. Commuter allowance: 12,000
6. Entertainment allowance: 3,500
7. Responsibility allowance: 8,000
8. Inpatient medical: The position holder will be entitled to inpatient medical benefits as per the existing inpatient medical scheme to cover him/her, the spouse and four children under the age of 25 years.

Duty station: Head of Planning and Strategy Department will be based at NMK headquarters in Nairobi.
Terms of service: Three (3) years renewable contract based on performance.