Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) is one of the six Regional Development Authorities (RDAs) in Kenya, established by an Act of Parliament CAP 441 with a mandate to, in part, initiate, plan and develop resources along the Kerio River basin.

REFERENCE NUMBER: KVDA/HR/SCM/4

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Procurement officer will Support the Deputy Director Supply Chain Management in implementing all aspects of procurement and Supply Chain functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyzing and compiling data for the development of supply chain management policies, strategies, guidelines and procedures;
• Procuring goods, services and works;
• Coordinating issuance of stores;
• Inspecting the condition of goods received;
• Coordinating the preparation of periodic stores returns;
• Preparing requisitions for stocks replenishment;
• Keeping safe custody ofstores;
• Stocktaking and reconciling records;
• Opening and evaluating tenders and quotations;
• Updating list of prequalified suppliers, consultants and contractors;
• Implementing procurement, tender and disposal committees’ decisions;
• Disposing stores and equipment in accordance to the laid down regulations and procedures;
• Preparing periodic inventory reports;
• Implementing the provisions of Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 and other Regulations;
• Updating and maintaining an inventory of procured equipment, services, vehicles and any other related machinery, goods and works; and
• Undertaking market surveys to ascertain value for money for all procurement of goods, services and

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this grade, an Officer candidate must have:

• Served in the grade of Supply Chain Management Officer I or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for a minimum period of four (4)years;
• A degree in any of the following disciplines: Procurement, Procurement and Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supplies Chain Management or equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
• Registered by the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM);
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance