Thursday, November 17, 2011

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY JOBS IN NAIROBI - SENIOR COMPLIANCE OFFICER, SUPPORT STAFF, SENIOR CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, POLICY AND RESEARCH OFFICER I, CAPACITY BUILDING OFFICER II, COMPLIANCE OFFICER II, INFORMATION COMMUNICATION OFFICER II, PRCUREMENT OFFICER II, CLERICAL OFFICER II

The Public Procurement Oversight Authority is established under the Public Procurement and
Disposal Act, 2005. The Authority’s mission is ‘to enhance national socio-economic development by facilitating and ensuring the implementation of an effective and efficient public procurement and disposal system’. Towards this end, the Authority seeks to advertise the recruitment of results oriented professionals to fill the following vacant positions.

SENIOR COMPLIANCE OFFICER
REF: CO/5/2011
(1 position)
Duties and responsibilities shall include
assisting the manager (compliance) in addressing complaints, review, development and implementation of procurement reviews (Audits), assessment, fraud and investigation strategies, guidelines and operation manuals; enforcement of recommended action plans; ensuring adherence to the mandatory reporting requirements to the Authority by procuring entities; and preparation of mandatory quarterly and annual reports.

The ideal job holder shall have at least three (3) years relevant experience in a similar position or
its equivalent and; a bachelor’s degree in purchasing and supply management, commerce,
economics, law, engineering, education, or a related field; and diploma in purchasing and supply
or its equivalent or a diploma in Audit or its equivalent from a recognized institution; and
Computer proficiency and a member of a relevant professional body. Qualifications in audits,
fraud and investigations and master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution will
be an added advantage.

If you have the required qualifications, please fill the Application for Employment Form provided,
quoting the applied vacancy reference number on the envelop, attach copies of CV, certificates
and testimonials and send to the address below by 25th November, 2011 quoting the job
reference title for the position you are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.

PPOA is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity are encouraged to
apply.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Director General/Chief Executive Officer
Public Procurement Oversight Authority
11th Floor, National Bank Building
P. O. Box 58535-00200
NAIROBI.

SENIOR CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
REF: COM/5/2011
(1 position)
Duties and responsibilities will include assisting the corporate services manager in developing and implementing corporate communication strategy; coordinating corporate communications, media relations, publicity, public outreach programs and awareness; events coordination; managing protocol issues; and developing and nurturing of corporate culture.

The ideal job holder shall have at least three (3) years relevant experience in a similar position or
its equivalent and bachelor’s degree in mass communications or its equivalent from a recognized
institution. In addition, the candidate shall be computer proficient and a member of a relevant
professional body. A master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.

If you have the required qualifications, please fill the Application for Employment Form provided,
quoting the applied vacancy reference number on the envelop, attach copies of CV, certificates
and testimonials and send to the address below by 25th November, 2011 quoting the job
reference title for the position you are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.

PPOA is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity are encouraged to
apply.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Director General/Chief Executive Officer
Public Procurement Oversight Authority
11th Floor, National Bank Building
P. O. Box 58535-00200
NAIROBI.

POLICY & RESEARCH OFFICER I
REF: PRO/6/2011
(1 position)
Duties and responsibilities shall include assisting the manager (policy & research) in the review,
preparation and distribution of procurement manuals and standard tender documents; provision
of information for advice and assistance to procuring entities; coordinating and reporting on the
stakeholder’s forums; initiating development/review of relevant procurement values and ethical
standards; maintaining a contractor database and list of debarred persons; collect, collate and
capture data on public procurement and disposal.

The ideal job holder shall have at least three (3) years relevant experience in research and
policy analysis and a degree in purchasing and supply management, commerce, economics, law,
engineering, education, or a related field and diploma in purchasing and supply from a
recognized institution or at least published one(1) research paper in a recognized journal. In
addition, the candidate shall be computer proficient and a member of a relevant professional
body.

If you have the required qualifications, please fill the Application for Employment Form provided,
quoting the applied vacancy reference number on the envelop, attach copies of CV, certificates
and testimonials and send to the address below by 25th November, 2011 quoting the job
reference title for the position you are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.

PPOA is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity are encouraged to
apply.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Director General/Chief Executive Officer
Public Procurement Oversight Authority
11th Floor, National Bank Building
P. O. Box 58535-00200
NAIROBI.

CAPACITY BUILDING OFFICER II
REF: CBO/7/2011
(1position)
Duties and responsibilities shall include assisting the manager (capacity building) in developing
and maintaining relevant databases on various metrics including utilization of public funds through procurement planning and budgeting, enabling public officials to adapt in a changing
environment through capacity building interventions, level of capacity building at the system,
organization & individual levels; and initiating relevant partnership programs etc.

The ideal job holder shall have at least three (3) years relevant experience in a similar position or
its equivalent and: degree in purchasing and supply management, commerce, economics,
education, or a related field; and diploma in purchasing and supply or post graduate diploma in
education or its equivalent from a recognized institution; and computer proficiency and
membership of a relevant professional body.

If you have the required qualifications, please fill the Application for Employment Form provided,
quoting the applied vacancy reference number on the envelop, attach copies of CV, certificates
and testimonials and send to the address below by 25th November, 2011 quoting the job
reference title for the position you are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.

PPOA is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity are encouraged to
apply.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Director General/Chief Executive Officer
Public Procurement Oversight Authority
11th Floor, National Bank Building
P. O. Box 58535-00200
NAIROBI.

COMPLIANCE OFFICER II
REF: CO/7/2011
(2 position)
Duties and responsibilities shall include assisting the manager (compliance) in relevant data
capture and analysis; maintenance of data on mandatory reporting requirements such as direct
procurement and disposal to employees; termination of procurement process; publication of
contract awards; and annual procurement plans.

The ideal job holder shall have at least three (3) years relevant experience in a similar position or
its equivalent and; a bachelor’s degree in purchasing and supply management, commerce,
economics, law, engineering, education, or a related field; and diploma in purchasing and supply
or its equivalent from a recognized institution; and computer proficiency and a member of a
relevant professional body. Qualifications in audit, fraud and investigations will be an added
advantage.


If you have the required qualifications, please fill the Application for Employment Form provided,
quoting the applied vacancy reference number on the envelop, attach copies of CV, certificates
and testimonials and send to the address below by 25th November, 2011 quoting the job
reference title for the position you are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.

PPOA is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity are encouraged to
apply.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Director General/Chief Executive Officer
Public Procurement Oversight Authority
11th Floor, National Bank Building
P. O. Box 58535-00200
NAIROBI.

INFORMATION COMMUNICATION OFFICER II
REF: ICT/7/2011
(1 position)
Duties and responsibilities will include
designing and developing ICT applications; developing and maintenance of websites; maintenance of ICT equipments; supporting of ICT systems; and training of users.

The ideal job holder shall have at least three (3) years relevant experience in a similar position or
its equivalent and a bachelor’s degree in information communication technology or a related field
from a recognized institution. In addition, the candidate shall have experience in ERP’s
applications, e.g. Microsoft dynamics, website development, Linux/Microsoft server administration
and be a member of a relevant professional body.

If you have the required qualifications, please fill the Application for Employment Form provided,
quoting the applied vacancy reference number on the envelop, attach copies of CV, certificates
and testimonials and send to the address below by 25th November, 2011 quoting the job
reference title for the position you are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.

PPOA is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity are encouraged to
apply.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Director General/Chief Executive Officer
Public Procurement Oversight Authority
11th Floor, National Bank Building
P. O. Box 58535-00200
NAIROBI.

PROCUREMENT OFFICER II
REF: PRC/7/2011(1 position)

Duties and responsibilities will include assisting the principal procurement officer in management
of procurement proceedings including, initiating preparation and Implementation of procurement
and disposal plans; maintaining databases of market price information; maintenance of
procurement records, inventory management and management of procurement contracts;
providing secretariat services to statutory procurement and disposal committees; preparation of
data for procurement reports; and other duties as specified in the public procurement and
disposal law.

The ideal job holder shall have at least three (3) years relevant experience in a similar position or
its equivalent and a bachelor’s degree in purchasing and supply management, commerce,
economics, law, engineering, education, or a related field and diploma in purchasing and supply
or its equivalent from a recognized institution. In addition, the candidate shall be computer
proficient and a member of a relevant professional body.

If you have the required qualifications, please fill the Application for Employment Form provided,
quoting the applied vacancy reference number on the envelop, attach copies of CV, certificates
and testimonials and send to the address below by 25th November, 2011 quoting the job
reference title for the position you are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.

PPOA is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity are encouraged to
apply.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Director General/Chief Executive Officer
Public Procurement Oversight Authority
11th Floor, National Bank Building
P. O. Box 58535-00200
NAIROBI.

CLERICAL OFFICER II
REF: CLO/10/2011
(1 position)
Duties and responsibilities will include
maintaining case files of administrative review applications;receiving requests for reviews; assessing case fees; followsıup on implementation of decisions;consolidating case documents from the entities; distributing case documents to the members;furnishing courts with information and relevant documents.

Other duties will involve compiling statistical records; sorting, filing and dispatching letters;
maintaining an efficient filing system; maintaining / updating registry records; analyzing and
compiling data; drafts letters and responses; and verify compiled statistical records.

The ideal job holder shall have at least three (3) year’s relevant experience, and a minimum
grade C  minus in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or it’s equivalent, and be computer
proficient.

If you have the required qualifications, please fill the Application for Employment Form provided,
quoting the applied vacancy reference number on the envelop, attach copies of CV, certificates
and testimonials and send to the address below by 25th November, 2011 quoting the job
reference title for the position you are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.

PPOA is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity are encouraged to
apply.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Director General/Chief Executive Officer
Public Procurement Oversight Authority
11th Floor, National Bank Building
P. O. Box 58535-00200
NAIROBI.

SUPPORT STAFF II
(1 position)
Duties and responsibilities shall include
preparing and serving refreshments; cleaning offices and PPOA premises; delivering letters and documents from office to office; ensuring all offices are closed and secure during non-working days/hours; and other general office errands, manning the reception, receive and direct visitors.

The ideal job holder to preferably have 1 year’s relevant experience in a similar position a
minimum of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent, good school leaving
certificate and proficiency in job performance.

PPOA is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity are encouraged to
apply.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Director General/Chief Executive Officer
Public Procurement Oversight Authority
11th Floor, National Bank Building
P. O. Box 58535-00200
NAIROBI.
 



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