KICD Procurement Services Assistant Director Job in Kenya

Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) is a State Corporation established by KICD Act. No. 4 of 2013. 

The Institute is mandated to develop curricular and curriculum support materials for all levels of education below the university.

Assistant Director Procurement Services

KICD Scale 12 

1 Post
 

The Assistant Director Procurement Services will report to the Director/Chief Executive.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiate, coordinate and prepare the Institute’s annual Procurement Plan;
• Manage the Institute’s supplies, inventory and stores services;
• Advise the Institute on the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005 and other statutes concerning procurement in the public service;
• Formulate policies and regulations for efficient management of the procurement services in the Institute;
• Oversee Preparation of local purchase orders, quotations, tenders and disposal documents and;
• Supervise staff in the procurement unit.

Requirements for appointment
 

For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:

• A Masters degree in Business Administration plus a diploma in supplies management from a recognized Institution;
• Served as Chief Procurement officer KICD scale 11 or in a relevant and comparable position for at least three (3) years;
• Registered as a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies management or its equivalent;
• Attended relevant managerial and professional courses lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
• Demonstrated outstanding administrative and managerial ability in managing the Procurement function;
• Initiative, be a team player and highly motivated and;
• Proficient in computer use and applications.

Interested applicants should forward copies of their application letters, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date curriculum vitae and ID card to the address below to be received not later than 25th April, 2014. 

All applicants should give full details of their address including mobile telephone numbers as well as names and addresses of two referees.

The Director/Chief Executive,
Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development,
P.O. Box 30231-00100
Nairobi

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. 

Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development is an equal opportunity employer.