Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed at the Directorate of Supply Chain Management Services and will head a division in the Directorate.
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail managing activities in Supply Chain Management Division. Specific duties at this level will involve initiating and formulating of supply chain management policies for issue to the service in liaison with the deputy director and assisting in the preparation of the directorates strategic plans.
In addition to this the officer at this level will be responsible for the planning, organising administration and control of supply chain management units in the Division. Specific duties will include assessing of the impact of Supply chain management policies and regulations, assisting in correct interpretation and implementation of the public procurement and Asset disposal act 2015 and other strategies, policies and rules and regulations that may impact on the supply chain management.
Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have: -
Bea Kenya Citizen;
Have at least 12 years' relevant experience, 5 of which should have been at a management level in Public Service or Private Sector;
Diploma in Supplies Management or its approved equivalent from a recognized Institution:
A Bachelor's Degree in any of the following: - Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Procurement and Supplies Management, Marketing, Law or their equa qualification from a recognized institution;
A Master's Degree in any of thé following: - Procurement and Supply Management: -Logistiés and Supply Chain Management, business Administration, Commerce, or any other relevant field from a recognized Institution; and
In addition to the above requirements. an officer must have the following key personal attributes and core competences: -
Personal Qualities
Ability to articulate and implement Departmental Mandates;
Organizational, analytical, managerial and decision making skilis
Creativity and innovation.
Technical problem solving.
Resource management skills.
Interpersonal and communication skills.
Integrity and commitment to producing results.
Leadership, advocacy, relationship building and collaboration.
Result oriented: self-driven.
Appreciation and application of technology in the work environment.
Passion for continuous professional development.
Initiative to achieve expected results.
Core Competences
Financial management
Policy implementation
Planning
Coordination.
Strategy implementation