Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management
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The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) is hiring an Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management to lead end-to-end procurement, contract management, and asset disposal in line with Kenyan public procurement laws. The role is based in Nairobi and requires 12 years of experience plus a relevant degree and professional certificate.
- Senior supply chain leadership role in a Kenyan government institution
- Based in Nairobi, full-time position
- Requires 12 years of experience, a degree, and a professional certificate
- Covers procurement, tendering, contracts, and asset disposal
- Applicants warned not to pay for any recruitment process
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- The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) was established by the Government of Kenya on the 14th of January 2013 under an Act of Parliament-Act No.4 of 2013, to provide research based curricula and curriculum support materials responsive to the needs of the society.
- Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Qualification
- BA/BSc/HND
- ,
- MBA/MSc/MA
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- Professional Certificate
Experience
- 12 years
- Location
- Nairobi
- Job Field
- Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain
- Duties and
Responsibilities
Lead the development, implementation and review of the Institute’s supply chain management policies, strategies, plans, regulations, procedures, standards and guidelines in accordance with applicable laws and Government requirements.
Coordinate institutional procurement and asset disposal planning, including identification and consolidation of user requirements, preparation of procurement and disposal plans, budgets and implementation schedules.
Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, including requisitioning, sourcing, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, award and contracting, ensuring transparency, competitiveness, value for money and compliance with approved plans and procedures.
Provide professional and technical advice on complex and strategically significant procurements, contract negotiations, professional opinions and other supply chain management matters.
Oversee supplier and contract management, including supplier evaluation and performance monitoring, contract administration, updating of procurement and contract information in prescribed Government portals and institutional platforms, and addressing performance issues.
Coordinate inspection, verification and acceptance of goods, works and services, and ensure completeness and compliance of supporting documentation for payment processing.
Ensure compliance with applicable procurement legislation, quality standards, ethical requirements, internal controls and principles of transparency, accountability, fairness and value for money throughout the supply chain cycle.
Oversee asset disposal and Board of Survey processes to ensure proper identification, verification, valuation, disposal and accountability of obsolete, surplus and unserviceable assets.
Coordinate preparation of procurement-related Board and Committee papers, reports and responses to issues raised by the Board, Management, audit and regulatory bodies, and participate in relevant governance committee meetings.
Monitor and evaluate supply chain performance, identify risks and compliance gaps, and implement measures to improve efficiency, accountability, risk management and service delivery.
Provide leadership, supervision, mentorship and capacity building to supply chain management staff and promote professionalism, integrity and adherence to established standards.
Perform any other duties and
as may be assigned by the Director, Corporate Services or Chief Executive Officer in furtherance of the Institute’s mandate.
Requirement for Appointment
Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Principal Supply Chain Management Officer KICD Grade 5 or comparable position;
Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration or relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Procurement and Supplies Management, Procurement, Commerce (Supplies Management Option) Business Administration (Supplies Management option), Marketing or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
Membership to the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS);
Demonstrated a high Degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results; and
Proficiency in computer app lications.
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Method of Application
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their applications for the advertised position(s) at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). All applications MUST be addressed to the
Director/Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development,P.O. Box 30231–00100, Nairobi, and submitted through the designated virtual application link:
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