Chief Supplies Officer at UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

This Officer will be responsible for managing the Commission’s Library. The Officeholder will be expected to perform the following duties;

• Ensure the achievement of the functions and objectives of the Supply Chain Management mandate;
• Coordinate the day to day business of the Supply Chain Management Division.
• Coordinate the preparation of the overall annual procurement plans;
• Assist to formulate, execute and communicate the Commission’s procurement policies, strategies, plans and performance contracts and establish proper internal controls
• Provide leadership to staff and ensure that the Division’s management structures are effective
• Ensure the development of all Supply Chain Policy papers and provide follow up activities as may be required.
• Coordinate the establishment of effective administrative structures, processes and systems in the Division;
• Provide regular communication to the Secretary General/CEO on key technical, financial, administrative and partnerships matters related to the procurement function;
• Coordinate stakeholders and the enhancement of the Division’s corporate image
• Monitor and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations and quality service delivery.
• Advise the Commission on the best procurement practices which promote good corporate relations;
• Oversee the efficient working of the procurement Committees and ensure regulatory compliance and reporting
• Any other tasks as may be assigned by the Secretary General/CEO.

Qualifications

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields namely; Business Administration (Supplies Mgt Option), Commerce, Marketing, Economics, Statistics, Procurement and Supplies Management Law from a recognized and accredited institution;
• A Diploma or Higher Diploma in Procurement or Supplies Management from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of a registered supply chain professional body

Experience

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the relevant field or profession two (2) of which should be at a comparable middle management level or is currently serving in an equivalent position in a similar organization for a minimum period of three years
• Demonstrated competence within the supply chain unit of an organization
• A self motivated individual with the ability to work independently
• Have good industry knowledge and experience of government supply chain processes and procedures
• Demonstrate knowledge of government procurement legislations and policies affecting the institution
• Possession of good knowledge of ethics, governance and procurement operations of State Corporations

Personal qualities

• Excellent analytical skills;
• Ability to multi task;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Team player, resourceful, flexible, have integrity and commitment to production results, self-motivated, dependable, organized, professional and must satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity.