EXT/KMF/TEMP/23 – Supplies Chain Management Officer (2 Posts) at Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

Job specification

• Participating in provision of technical support on implementation of procurement strategies;
• Assisting in the implementation of approved consolidated procurement plan; 
• Assisting in the preparation, compilation and submission of reports to management;
• Supporting the implementation of appropriate internal control systems and conduct regular checks on stocks and issuance procedures;  
• Assisting in the identification of surplus, obsolete, and unserviceable stores and equipment for disposal purposes; 
• Participating in market surveys by collecting and analyzing data to establish prevailing market prices for standard goods; and
• Supporting the clerical roles in the department.

Person specification
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Business Administration (Supply Management option), economics, procurement and supply chain management, marketing, law or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Key competencies and skills

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Team building