Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management

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Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management - NuPEA

Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA)

Supply Chain & Procurement

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Nairobi

Full Time

Confidential

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Language Requirement:

English

Work Type:

Full Time

Working Hours:

8 to 5

Applicant Location:

Kenya

Job descriptions & requirements

The Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) is a State Corporation established under the Energy Act, 2019 and mandated to promote and implement Kenya’s Nuclear Power Programme, undertake research and development in energy technologies and build capacity for the energy sector.

To support the delivery of its strategic mandate, the Agency seeks to recruit qualified, competent, innovative and results-oriented individuals of high integrity to fill the following positions:

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

NuPEA 3

REF. NO.

DD/SCM/2026

The position is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight in the planning, coordination and management of the Agency’s supply chain management function, including procurement, contract management, inventory management and asset disposal, in accordance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 and other applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership in the development, implementation and review of supply chain management policies, strategies, systems and procedures to promote efficient, transparent and accountable procurement and asset disposal practices.
• Providing overall leadership in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of procurement, inventory management, contract management and asset disposal functions in support of the Agency’s strategic objectives.
• Overseeing the preparation, implementation and review of the Agency’s annual procurement and asset disposal plans and ensuring alignment with approved budgets, procurement laws and Government policies.
• Providing professional advice to Management, the Accounting Officer and the Board on public procurement, contract management, inventory management, asset disposal and other supply chain management matters.
• Overseeing the acquisition of goods, works, consulting and non-consulting services, and ensuring effective contract administration in compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 and other applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Providing leadership in supply chain risk management, establishment of internal controls, adoption of appropriate technologies and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and value for money.
• Coordinating the work of procurement committees, preparing statutory and management reports, and ensuring timely submission of procurement information to Management, the Board and other oversight institutions.
• Academic and Professional Qualifications
• Applicants must have the following:
• Cumulative fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Procurement and Supplies Management, Procurement, Commerce (Supplies Management Option), Business Administration (Supplies Management Option), Business Management (Supplies Management Option), or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration (Supplies Management Option), or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM), with a valid practicing license and in good standing;
• Certificate in a Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results.
• Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
• Demonstrable knowledge of corporate governance, leadership and strategic management;
• Sound knowledge of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, applicable Regulations and public procurement practice;
• Demonstrable knowledge of the energy sector in Kenya;
• Demonstrable knowledge of Kenya’s Nuclear Power Programme; and
• Demonstrable understanding of public service values and principles.
• Terms of Service and Remuneration
• The appointment is on permanent and pensionable terms of service.
• NuPEA offers salary and benefits consistent with scales approved by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).
• OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Candidates recommended for appointment shall be required to present the following valid clearance documents to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, the Leadership and Integrity Act, 2012, and other applicable laws::
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority. (KRA)
• Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board. (HELB)
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. (EACC)
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. (DCI)
• Clearance from an approved Credit Reference Bureau. (CRB)
• Interested candidates who meet the prescribed qualifications and requirements are invited to submit an application letter clearly indicating the position applied for and the relevant reference number, together with:
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates;
• A copy of the National Identity Card or valid passport; and
• Any other supporting documents relevant to the position.
• The Curriculum Vitae should include the applicant’s current employer, current position, daytime telephone number, email address, current remuneration, and the names, telephone contacts and email addresses of three (3) professional referees who are familiar with the applicant’s work and professional record.
• Applications should be submitted by hand delivery in a sealed envelope clearly indicating the position applied for and the reference number, and addressed to:
• The Chief Executive Officer
• Nuclear Power and Energy Agency
• Block C, Kawi House, Off Red Cross Road, South C
• P.O. Box 26374–00100
• NAIROBI
• Applications must be received on or before 5.00 p.m. (East African Time) on Tuesday 17th November 2026
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.
• The Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment and selection process.
• NuPEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified women, youth, persons with disabilities, and candidates from marginalized and minority groups are encouraged to apply.
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