Monday, January 14, 2013

NEMA Senior Procurement officer job in Kenya

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is established under the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) No. 8 of 1999, as the Principal Instrument of Government in the implementation of all policies relating to the environment. The Authority invites applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the following vacant positions;
SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER – GRADE E6
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Procurement Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities;
Specific Duties at this level will include but not limited to;
  • Initiating procurement policies for the Authority.
  • Reviewing, up-dating, interpreting and implementing existing procurement regulations, procedures and systems.
  • Preparing and ensuring implementation of the procurement manual.
  • Supervising, guiding, appraising and development of staff in the section.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;
  • A Bachelor of Commerce, Business administration or Procurement degree from a recognized institution.
  • Post graduate Diploma in Procurement or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • At least four (4) years experience in the procurement field.
  • Be a member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or a recognized Procurement professional body.
  • Demonstrated professional competence in management of procurement services.
  • Must meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya 2010.
Required skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Well developed ICT skills with proficiency in computerized procurement system.
Applications accompanied by copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials, current remuneration, current position/grade, expected salary and a daytime telephone contact should be forwarded to the address below by 25th January, 2013.
The Director General
Popo Road, off Mombasa Road
P.O Box 67839 – 00200
Nairobi
N/B Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Persons with Disability and Female applicants are encouraged to apply.
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