WRMA Senior Supply Chain Management Officer Job in Kenya

The Water Resource Management Authority (WRMA) was established vide Gazette Notice No. 8140 of 14th November, 2003, following the enactment of Water Act (2002).

The Authority is a non-profit, service oriented corporate body under the Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources. It is charged with the responsibility of providing leadership in the management of water resources. It is also subject to the State Corporations Act.  

The Authority wishes to fill the following vacant position with a dynamic, result-oriented and self-driven individual:

Senior Supply Chain Management Officer

Scale 5

The Position

The officer will report to the Chief Supply Chain Management Officer

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve; 

• assisting the head of procurement in initiating policy on procurement; 
• conducting market research; 
• preparation of procurement plans; 
• assisting in reviewing, updating, interpreting and implementing existing supplies policies, regulations and procedures; 
• disposal of unserviceable stores; 
• preparation of procurement plans; 
• sourcing for suppliers

Mandatory Requirements

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• A Bachelor of Commerce degree (Supplies Chain Management) or Business Administration or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Served satisfactorily in the grade of Supply Chain Management Officer or in a comparable position in a reputable organization for at least four (4) years;
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies Level 4 or higher;
• Member of Good Standing of KISM for at least 4 Years and
• Computer application skills; and
• Shown merit and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications in a prescribed application form (Click here to download). 

This should be accompanied with a brief justification stating their overall suitability for the position together with a detailed CV that clearly addresses the ability to perform the key responsibilities to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Water Resource management Authority
P O Box 45250-00100

Nairobi

Email: recruitment@wrma.or.ke

Submission of these applications close on Monday October 14, 2013 by Midday

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Female candidates and those with any form of disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply 

Water Resource Management Authority (WRMA) is ISO 9001:2008 Certified