The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) is an independent
Commission set up under Article 215 of the Constitution of Kenya. Its
core mandate is to recommend the basis for equitable sharing of revenues
raised nationally between the National and County Governments; sharing
of revenue among the County Governments and make recommendations on
other matters concerning the financing of, and financial management by
county governments.
The Commission seeks to recruit a
qualified and competent person to fill the following position which will
be based at the Commission’s headquarters in Nairobi:
Procurement Assistant
The successful candidate will be responsible for the movement, storage and issue of supply and services from origination to consumption.
The incumbent will also ensure that procurement is done in accordance with Public Procurement & Disposal Act (2005), rules and regulations.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
1. Assist in the implementation of the procurement function in line with and in compliance to the Public Procurement & Disposal Act (2005), rules and regulations.
2. Assist in the development and implementation of the internal procurement procedures and policies.
3. Undertake duties in the procurement of goods, works and services in the supply chain.
4. Ensure procurement documents and records are maintained, safeguarded and archived as required by law.
5. Provide secretarial services to the Procurement Committee and any other relevant committees.
6. Assist in the provision of contract management services to ensure implementation of contracts in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contracts.
7. Conduct periodic annual stock taking and ensure orderly storage and issue of supply and services.
8. Undertake any other duties and assignments as may be required or as may be assigned from time to time by the Commission.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelors’ degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent preferably with a bias in Supplies Management or Procurement.
- Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management from a recognized institution.
- At least four (4) years’ experience in a busy organization.
- A member of a relevant professional body in good standing will be an added advantage.
- Must be well conversant with the Public Procurement and Disposal procedures in line with the Public Procurement & Disposal Act as well as international procurement guidelines and procedures.
General Competencies
The applicants to the above positions should possess the following general competencies:
- He/she must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be a team player.
- Ability to collaborate with people and organizations of diverse backgrounds.
- Be computer literate specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to work in a team-modulated and collaborative environment.
Terms and Conditions of Service
The
successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package
and will be appointed on permanent and pensionable basis.
Application Process
If
your training, experience and competence match or exceed any of the
above minimum requirements, please send (2) separately secured copies of
your application, a detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating
current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, together with
copies of certificates and testimonials.
You should also
give the names of three referees who must be familiar with your previous
work/academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email
addresses.
The application cover MUST clearly indicate the position being applied for.
Application
should be addressed to the Commission Secretary, CRA and be sent by
post or hand delivered to the Commission offices at 14 Riverside Drive
by Friday 24th April 2015 as follows: APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF
___________ (insert appropriate position)
To:
The Commission Secretary
Commission on Revenue Allocation
Grosvenor Block, 2nd Floor 14 Riverside Drive
P.O. Box 1310 – 00200
Nairobi
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If
you do not hear from us in the next three months from the date of this
advertisement then consider your application unsuccessful.
The CRA is an equal opportunity, gender sensitive and compliant
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