Procurement Assistant Job in Kenya

Procurement Assistant

Duties and
Responsibilities

Reporting to the
Supply Chain Management/Procurement Officer, the Procurement Assistant will be
responsible for:

• Providing support in the preparation of tender and procurement
  documents


• Assisting in the preparations of department work plans,
  procurement plans and budgets


• Preparing, reviewing and monitoring Authority`s material and
  service requirements and make recommendations to the Supply Chain
  Management/Procurement Officer


• Reviewing purchase requests and specifications from users to
  ensure that the right items/services are procured


• Verifying quotations and tender documents for approval by the
  Supply Chain Management/Procurement Officer before tendering process


• Evaluating overall price and past performance of each
  contractor /supplier and reporting to the Supply Chain
  Management/Procurement Officer for further action


• Ensuring that Authority stock holding policy is adhered to
  and there is uninterrupted supply of materials to departments and the
  whole organization and
  
  
  


• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to
  time.

Requirements for
appointment

• Higher Diploma where applicable-or Diploma in any of the
  following fields: Supplies Management, Procurement, Supply Chain
  Management or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
  with minimum of four (4) years’ experience in the relevant field.


• Demonstrate merit and ability as reflected in work
  performance and results with ability to work with multigenerational staff.

Key Competences

• Possess good oral and written communication skills including
  report writing;


• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and competence
  in the work performance;


• Be IT proficient, team player with ability to pay attention
  to details;


• Have Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and


• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
  of Kenya.

Compliance with Chapter
6 of the Kenyan Constitution

Successful
candidate shall be required to meet the following compliance requirements and
present them before engagement:

• A Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of
  Criminal Investigations;


• A Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board
  (HELB);


• A Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;


• A Clearance Certificate from the Ethics & Anti-corruption
  Authority (EACC); and


• A Clearance Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

How To Apply

Interested qualified candidates are invited to apply and
can access the detailed job description and specifications from ‘Careers’
section at www.invest.go.ke and submit their ONLINE OR HARD COPY applications
to The Ag. Managing Director, Kenya Investment Authority together with a cover
letter for the position with a reference number and grade, detailed Curriculum
Vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National
identity card or passport and names and addresses of three referees marked “Job Ref No.8/2023 to careers@invest.go.ke OR dropped
at Kenya Investment Authority, P O Box 55704-00200 Nairobi, 15th
Floor-Old Mutual Tower -Upper Hill in the Tender Box Marked Procurement
Application.

Applications in PDF format
or Hard copy should be submitted by 30th August 2023. (No applications will be
received or considered after the closing date.)

Only candidates
who have met all the requirements of the advert and have been selected for an
interview will be contacted.

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