KMA Procurement Officer Job in Kenya

Kenya Maritime Authority wishes to invite qualified applicants to fill the following position:

Procurement Officer - KMAG 4 (1 Post)

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:

• Establishing and updating Authority’s procurement policies and procedures;
• Ensuring competitive bidding procedures and that administration of contracts and negotiations are efficiently performed;
• Training user departments on procurement procedures;
• Preparing and maintaining all procurement records;
• Ensuring efficiency in inventory management:
• Being the secretary to the tender committee;
• Monitoring contract management by user departments to ensure implementation of contracts as per the terms and conditions of contract;
• Preparing a consolidated annual procurement plans as per the Act and Regulations; and
• Ensuring adherence to the Public Procurement & Disposal Act 2005 and the Procurement Regulations, 2006.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree in any business field

• Have relevant professional qualification i.e. Graduate diploma in Purchasing and Supplies from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies.
• Be a member of a professional body (KISM or CIPS)
• ICT related qualifications with bias on spread sheet.

Experience

• 5 years experience with at least 2 years at middle management level

Skills

• Excellent planning and organization skills
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Team player and strong leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Applicants who meet the specified requirements should send their application letters with their detailed CV’s, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials together with day-time telephone contact, names and contact of three referees to:

The Director General,
Kenya Maritime Authority,
P.O. Box 95076-80104 Mombasa.
Or drop the application at Kenya Maritime Authority, White House, 2nd Floor, Moi Avenue, near MSC Plaza, Mombasa.

So as to reach not later than Thursday 22nd November, 2012

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.