Embu County Jobs Supply Chain Head

One (1) Post

Reporting to the County Secretary.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the management and co-ordination of the supply chain services in the county;
• Providing administrative guidelines on implementation and interpretation of Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005 together with relevant regulations;
• Developing the Annual Procurement Plan and ensuring adherence;
• Sourcing for and implementing modern inventory management systems;
• Advising the County Government on matters relating to Supply Chain Management;
• Preparing Tender Documents and disposal and co-ordinating the tendering process;
• In liaison with other finance functions, provide guidelines on matters of procurement, contract design and contract implementation;
• Secretary to the County Tender Committee;
• Any other duties assigned by the Chief Officer, Finance and Economic Planning;
• Asset management, records and maintenance; and
• Disposal of idle assets, on approval by the Accounting Officer upon recommendations of a Disposal Committee.

Requirements for Appointment

• Must have a bachelor of commerce degree or equivalent from a university recognised in Kenya and a diploma in Supply Chain Management from an institution recognised in Kenya;
• Be a member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM);
• Be conversant with modern computer packages used in supply chain management;
• Have served in supply chain management for 8 years in the public or corporate sector, 5 of which must be in a senior management position;
• Have a thorough understanding of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005 and its Regulations;
• Membership of Chartered Institute of Supplies Management is an added advantage; and
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

How to Apply

• The candidates should attach photocopies of the following documents:
• National Identity Card
• Academic; Professional Certificates and Testimonials.
• Copies of clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB); Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA); Criminal Investigation Department (CID); Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) and respective professional bodies.
• Any other relevant supporting documents.

Women, persons with disability and other disadvantaged persons are encouraged to apply.

Any candidate who directly or indirectly canvases for any post shall automatically be disqualified.

All applications should be received on or before 29th November, 2013and addressed to:-

The Secretary,

Public Service Board

P.O. Box 2871-60100,

Embu

Embu County Government is an equal opportunity employer.