IPOA Senior Procurement Officer Job

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is a state Authority created under an Act of Parliament No.35 of 2011, which provides for civilian oversight over the work of the police.
IPOA is mandated to hold the police accountable to the public in the performance of their functions.
IPOA wishes to recruit a results-oriented Kenyan citizen with drive, vision and creativity to fill the following vacancy at the Authority:
Senior Procurement Officer
IPOA Grade 5
Job Ref: IPOA/HR/14/2015

Reports to Head, Procurement
Major duties and responsibilities

• Ensuring timely processing of tenders for procurement of goods and services within the framework of established policies and procedures;
• Implementing the Authority’s policies and procedures;
• Assisting in procurement documentation and supporting the Head of Procurement with secretarial duties of procurement committees;
• Maintaining an accurate record of the Authority’s suppliers and service providers;
• Providing support in Monitoring of the procurement functions in Liaison with user departments in drawing and managing procurement contracts;
• Ensuring accurate and up-to date procurement files and other records;
• In conjunction with departmental units, compiling a list of assets earmarked for disposal for submission to the Disposal Committee.
• Ensuring the Local Purchase Orders are maintained and prepared accurately as per Tender and Procurement Committees’ resolutions;
• Supervising the preparation of Goods Received Notes (GRNs), and signing of Delivery Notes;
• Implementing annual departmental procurement plans in liaison with user departments as per the Authority’s approved material requirements;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Profile:

• Must be a citizen of Kenya.

Required functional skills:

• For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
• Bachelors in Supplies Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A Diploma in Supplies Management;
• Four (4) years relevant working experience in the field of procurement with a reputable organization;
• Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies and Management;
• Managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and leading teams;
• Possess Computer skills and applications’ knowledge;
• Hands on experience in E-Procurement will be an added advantage.

Required behavioral skills:

• Candidates must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player;
• Strong managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and leading teams;
• Demonstrate high ethical standards;
• Be an effective communicator with excellent negotiation and people leadership skills;

How to Apply

Interested persons should view detailed job descriptions and fill ONLY ONE application form (CLICK HERE to download). No other application formats will be accepted.
Applications in a sealed envelope with the job reference number clearly marked should be received by the undersigned on or before Friday 14th August 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Chief Executive Officer,
Independent Policing Oversight Authority,
ACK Garden Annex, 3rd Floor, 1st Ngong Avenue.
P.O. Box 23035-00100,
Nairobi.
Email: careers@ipoa.go.ke
IPOA is an equal opportunity employer.