ICAP Procurement Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya - 2015

ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Health to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment Services in five counties in Kenya. 

This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

Applications are invited for the following position:
 

Title: Procurement Officer
 

Location: Nairobi with frequent travel to Nyanza
 

Overall Job Function: The Procurement Officer reporting to Logistics Manager has the primary responsibility to ensure the acquisition, supply/delivery, storage and disposal of goods and services, and logistics operations at optimum cost-effective levels in an expeditious and efficient manner.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage procurement requests, specifications, sourcing and placement of orders for local procurement of supplies and equipment


• Manage the delivery tracking system for all purchases and delivery of the items the stores and to the beneficiaries on daily basis


• Ensure that all the items stored in the stores are recorded in ICAP warehouse papers


• Supervise weekly and conduct monthly stock taking as per ICAP standards


• Prepare weekly procurement reports as per ICAP Logistics Manual standards and specific country procedures


• Oversee the renovation and repair works for facilities supported by ICAP to ensure best value for money and delivery of quality services as per agreement

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supplies, Business Administration


• Professional qualification in Purchasing and Supplies Management (CIPS, IAPSO)


• At least 4 years’ experience in Logistics and procurement in a busy set up


• Good organization and communication skills


• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills


• Ability to multitask and coordinate several projects concurrently


• Proficiency in use of MS Excel plus any procurement software

All applications including a current CV, telephone number and referees (either current or former supervisor) should be sent to the 

HR and Administration Manager, ICAP 

icap.vacancies@gmail.com 

on or before 2nd June 2015. 

Do not send certificates. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.icap.columbia.edu