Lake Victoria North Water Services Board Procurement Officer Job

Lake Victoria North Water Services Board was established under the Water Act 2002, and is responsible for the efficient and economical provision of water and sewerage within its area of jurisdiction.

The Board seeks to recruit self driven and result oriented candidate to fill the following position for one of its Water Service Provider:

Procurement Officer
Ref: LVNWSB/WSP/P1/2011 (1 POST)

Reporting to the Managing Director, he/she will be responsible for among other things, the following:

• Preparing and maintaining annual tender documents.
• Developing and maintaining an up to date procurement plan.
• Preparing periodic and annual supply chain reports.
• Undertaking market surveys on prices
• Undertaking inventory control, procurement and disposal of stores and assets.
• Ensuring the assets are properly insured.
• Advising on standard public procurement policies, procedures, practices and systems.
• Ensuring prompt procurement of goods and services

Requirements for the position:

• Must possess a minimum of Diploma in Purchasing & Supplies/Supplies Management from a recognized Institution. Possession of a Degree in Procurement & Supplies from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Must be conversant with public sector procurement systems and processes.
• Have at least 5 years in position of handling procurement.
• Being a member of a relevant professional body (e.g. Kenya Institute of Supplies and Management (KISM)) will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in using all Microsoft Office Applications, and accounting software, preferably financial information system: knowledge of sage pastel system.

If you meet the requirements, please send your application attaching a detailed CV, copies of academic & professional certificates and testimonials, stating your current position, remuneration and telephone contact, names and contacts of three referees so as to reach the undersigned on or before 25th February 2011.

To:

The Chief Executive Officer
Lake Victoria North Water Services Board
P.O. Box 673-50100
Kakamega

Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification.

Only short listed candidates shall be notified.

LVNWSB is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and culture.

Women and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.