Principal Procurement officer Job in The Co-operative University College of Kenya

The Co-operative University College of Kenya (CUCK), formerly Co-operative College of Kenya, was established through the Co-operative University College of Kenya Order, Legal Notice No. 161 of 4th November 2011 as a Constituent College of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. The University College aims at becoming a leading center of excellence for a globally competitive cooperative sector. CUCK is 9001:2008 ISO Certified and has established Campuses in Nairobi CBD, Meru, Mombasa with the main Campus located approximately 20 km from Nairobi City Centre in the serenity of Karen suburbs, a very conducive environment for serious academic engagement and learning. The University College offers academic programmes at the diploma, and graduate degree levels.
CUCK seeks to recruit suitable candidates to fill in the following vacant positions in the University College.
PRINCIPAL PROCUREMENT OFFICER – GRADE 14 (NT/PPO/1/13)
Applicants for this position must:

• Have a Masters degree in Procurement and Logistics or related field from a recognized institution
• Have a minimum of seven (7) years experience with atleast five (5) years experience in public procurement as a Senior Procurement Officer in a large organization.
• Be a Member Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
• Have adequate knowledge of procurement Laws, procedures and computer knowledge within area of assigned responsibility and the ability to learn.

Those pursuing PhD. in the relevant area will have an added advantage.
How to Apply
Applicants should:

• Download and fill in the Job Applicant’s Summary Form from the University College website, www.cooperative.ac.ke and submit it via email to coopcoll@cooperative.ac.ke
• Submit THREE (3) COPIES of the letters of application, certificates, testimonials and updated curriculum vitae to include full details of education and professional qualifications, experience, present salary, names and addresses of three referees, one of whom must be the present or previous employer
• Indicate clearly the position and the reference number on the application letter and on the envelope which should be addressed to:

The Principal
Co-operative University College of Kenya
P. O. Box 24814-00502
Karen-Kenya
So as to be received on or before 8th February, 2013
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
For details on the requirements for each of the position advertised and to download the Job applicant’s summary form, please visit the University College website on the following web address:www.cooperative.ac.ke