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Ref No: 145/DD/FN
About the organization
Our client, the
Anti-Counterfeit Agency (ACA) is a specialized government agency established
under the Anti-Counterfeit Act, No.13 of 2008. Its mandate is to educate and
inform the public on matters relating to counterfeiting and to combat
counterfeiting, trade and other dealings in counterfeit goods, through
co-ordination with national, regional and international organizations involved
in combating counterfeiting.
The Agency is now
seeking dynamic self-starters, with exceptional communication and IT skills,
who will work flexibly in a small but highly professional team, respond
imaginatively to a varied and demanding range of tasks and have the ability to
turn strategy into practical measures while mastering complexity and detail.
Reporting to the Deputy
Director Finance and Administration, the Head of Procurement will manage the
procurement process and supply base efficiently and effectively and develop
strong relationships with other functions of the Agency in order to develop
integrated purchasing strategies that support the Agency’s goals and
objectives.
Other responsibilities include:
- Developing an annual procurement plan aligned to the agency’s overall plan and monitor its implementation;
- Developing and ensuring implementation of procurement policies and regulations;
- Overseeing preparation of invitation of bids, requests for proposals and quotations;
- Interviewing potential suppliers, where necessary, alongside relevant set committees;
- Coordinating sourcing strategies and developing a comprehensive list of pm-qualified suppliers for goods and services; and
- Preparing and reviewing supplier evaluations / bid analysis, requests for awards and contract services in accordance with procurement laws and established rules and regulations.
Requirements
- Candidates must hold a Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics or Commerce (Supplies Management Option) or its equivalent from a recognized institution; a Masters degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
- Membership of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management and postgraduate qualifications ¡n purchasing and supplies management is mandatory.
- The ideal candidate should have served for at least five (5) years as a Senior Procurement Officer or in a comparable position.
Additional Requirements
- For the management positions candidates are required to have management competencies that will enable them to participate in the development of strategic plans, annual work-plans and budgets as well as exercise supervisory oversight over teams in order to improve performance standards and organisational effectiveness.
- For all the positions, it is important that applicants are Kenyan citizens and persons of integrity with demonstrable high ethical standards which meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
- They must be computer literate with excellent knowledge of relevant computer software and applications as well as strong end user skills and proficiency in MS Office programs.
Successful candidates
will be offered an attractive package and benefits including opportunities for
extensive training both locally and abroad.
If you believe you fit
the required profiles, please send your application in confidence to hawkins.associates@khigroup.com
by Friday 26th July 2013 quoting the job reference number and the
title of the position you are applying for. In addition, please provide your
curriculum vitae containing details of your qualifications, experience,
present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of
professional/academic certificates. Include your day and evening telephone
numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three references.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
