PALWECO Supply Chain Officer (Procurement) Job in Busia Kenya

The Programme for Agriculture and Livelihoods in Western Communities (PALWECO) is a bilateral five-year-programme covering Busia County, which comprises the Sub-Counties of Busia, Bunyala, Butula, Nambale, Samia, Teso South and Teso North. 

The Programme aims at reducing poverty, improving livelihoods and living standards of the population of Busia County.

The Programme seeks to recruit a qualified and experienced candidate to fill the following vacant position:

Supply Chain Officer – Procurement

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations
• Maintaining database of approved sources of supply, and research into new and alternative sources;
• Advising management on all matters regarding value for money on all procurements
• Receiving all the tender applications and compiling them for the Tender Committee;
• Conducting market research and advising on market forces; and any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
• Preparing Purchase requisitions Local Purchase Orders (LPOs); Cash/LPO procuring and proper storage;
• Conduct regular financial and procurement monitoring visits to sub-counties and partner organisations
• Generating procurement reports and providing appropriate recommendations to management
• Copy and file monthly payment vouchers, receipts and finance reports
• Keep the agreements and contract files up-to-date
• Facilitate financial audit and implementation support missions
• Undertaking the capacity building of the Programme’s partner organizations in the field of public procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement related studies from a recognized institution plus a professional procurement qualification (CPA II/Basic CIPS)
• At least five years practical experience in a programme procurement set up
• Knowledge of GoK financial systems and procurement procedures
• Experience in computer application and software packages
• Basic knowledge of accounting
• Good communications and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in ( reading English and Swahili
• Ability to work under pressure and meet crucial deadlines
• Fluency (reading, writing and speaking ) in English and in Kiswahili

Location: Busia town and all Busia Sub counties, Kenya

Reporting: Financial Management and Procurement Specialist

Period: Two years with possible extension

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send letters of applications, CV accompanied with copies of academic and professional certificates, and testimonials.

Applications should be in an envelope that clearly indicates the post applied for and send to the address below so as to reach on or before 5th December 2014

Programme Director
Programme for Agriculture &Livelihoods in Western Communities (PALWECO)
OFF ALUPE ROAD
Off. Tel: +254552322166
P.o Box 306, 50400
Busia,Kenya

OR Send an email to : info@palweco.com 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted