Tanathi Water Services Board is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Water and Irrigation created under
Section 51 of the Water Act, 2002 vide Legal Notice No. 69 dated 4th June, 2008.
The Board has the legal mandate of ensuring efficient and economical provision of water services within its
area of jurisdiction which covers Kajiado, Makueni, Machakos and Kitui Counties.
The Board is now seeking to recruit suitable candidates to fill the following position:
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
Job Responsibilities
• Manage the procurement/ supplies and all the related processes
• Coordinate the procurement planning through liaison with respective departmental heads
• Procure goods and services for all departments
• Prepare tendering documents and/ or quotations
• Prepare reports for the tender committee
• Process tenders and ensure compliance with procurement procedures
• Maintain a list of preferred/ approved suppliers
• Ensure Security and proper management of procurement documents.
• Ensure value for money by observing professional and ethical procurement practices
• Initiating linkages among Institutions in implementation of education for sustainable development
(ESD) in the project area.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Supplies management option) or Bachelor’s degree in Business
Administration or their equivalent.
• Must be a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management or Chartered Institute of Purchasing
and Supplies.
• Shown merit and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.
• Good leadership, good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Served satisfactorily in a comparable position in a reputable institution with at least 3 years
experience.
• Supervisory/ management skills
• Proficiency in Computer applications.
Interested candidates who meet the prescribed job requirements for the positions should forward their
application enclosing copies of the following:
Academic, professional certificates and testimonials
Detailed curriculum vitae including details of telephone contacts, e-mail address, current position and
remuneration.
Name and contacts of three referees to,
The Chief Executive Officer
Tanathi Water Services Board
K.I.D.P Building
Kalawa Road,
Private Bag-90200,
Kitui-Kenya
Telefax: +254 044-4422416
Email: tanathiwsb@gmail.com
Website: www.tanathi.go.ke
So as to be received on or before 7th October 2011 at 4:00 pm