Kisii County Government Director Supply Chain Management Job

VACANCY NO. KSI/PSB/EA/11/2024
Requirement and competencies for appointments.

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following; Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Procurement and supply management, Marketing or the equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• A Master’s Degree in any of the following; procurement and supplies chain management, business Administration, commerce, logistics and supplies management or any other relevant field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• A member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) and in good standing;
• Conversant with IFMIS and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) programs;
• Served as a procurement officer in the public or private sector for a minimum period of ten (10) years, five (5) of which Must be in a senior management position; Attended a Senior Management Course or Strategic Leadership Development programme lasting for at least four (4) weeks;
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and development objectives and ability to align them to the County’s mandate;
• Be conversant with the provisions of the Public Financial Management Act, 2012, the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act, 2015 and their regulations thereto;
• Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
• Be a good team player with exemplary leadership qualities, interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills;
• Proficiency in Computer Application Skills relevant to financial management from a recognized institution.
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution of Kenya.

The duties and responsibilities include: –

• Overall, in charge of procurement services in the county.
• Provide administrative guidelines on the implementation and interpretation of public procurement and disposal Act 2015 and regulation 2006.
• Plan and coordinate supplies management services to ensure the County has the required supplies for its operations.
• Enforce public procurement policies, regulations, systems and procedures to ensure effective utilization of County resources as required by the legislations.
• General administration, supervision, allocation of duties and discipline of staff to ensure they meet the set targets as per the performance contract.
• Ensure there is timely availability of required materials and supplies at the most competitive value/terms.
• Implement executive order No.2 on e-procurement to ensure the County is compliant and utilizes the IFMIS system on procurement.
• Carry out planning and projection of procurement needs of the County
• Government to ensure the County has enough supplies for its operations.
• Design and evaluate supplies systems of the County to ensure adherence to established performance and systems development.
• Monitor contract management by user department to ensure implementation ofcontracts in accordance with the term and conditions of the contract.
• Coordinate the evaluation of tenders, quotation and proposals to ensure the tender process is compliant to legislations.
• Recommend a negotiation team for appointment by the County Secretary and participate in such negotiations.
• Prepare annual procurement budget

How To Apply

PLEASE NOTE: Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please be informed that Kisii County Public Service Board (CPSB) DOES NOT USE AGENTS nor CHARGE ANY FEE for its services.

The copies of National ID Card and Academic Certificates MUST be certified by a commissioner for Oaths.

Clearance documents for purposes of compliance with the provisions of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 will be required for those shortlisted and MUST Submit Copies of the following clearances during the interview:

• Tax compliance certificate;
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Compliance certificate;
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) self-declaration form;
• Certificate of Good Conduct;
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) certificate
• Women and people living with disability are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly indicating the position applied for; department, whilst enclosed together with a copy of National ID, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of all relevant certificates and testimonials, so as to reach on or before
12th March, 2024 at 5.00p.m and addressed to:

The Ag. -Secretary
Kisii County Public Service Board
P.O Box 1848-40200, KISII

Delivery application can be dropped at the Kisii County Public Service Board offices situated along the Kisii –Kilgoris road, near the Kisii Cathedral road junction