Principal Procurement Officer Job at PPOA in Kenya August 2014

Principal Procurement Officer Job at PPOA in Kenya August 2014

The Public Procurement Oversight Authority is established under the Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005.

The Authority’s mission is ‘To facilitate access to procurement opportunities through enabling regulations that fosters value for money for national socio-economic development’.

Towards this end, the Authority is seeking to recruit results oriented professionals to fill the following vacant position:

Finance Department

Principal Procurement Officer

Ref: PRC/4/2014

1 Position

Duties and responsibilities will include

assisting the finance manager in management of procurement proceedings including,
preparation and implementation of procurement and disposal plans,
conducting market surveys,
maintenance of procurement records,
inventory management and management of procurement contracts,
preparation and submission of mandatory procurement reports and
other duties as specified in the public procurement and disposal law.

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

at least nine (9) years relevant experience in procurement;
a bachelor’s degree in purchasing and supply management, commerce, economics, law, engineering, education(, or a related field;
A diploma in purchasing and supply or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
Computer proficiency and a membership of a relevant professional body; and
Practical experience in the application of procurement regulations at a management level.
A master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Click here to Download PPOA Formal application Form

(i) Each application should be accompanied by a copy of the National Identity Card/Passport, detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents. Scanned copies of these documents must accompany an online application.

(ii) All applications should be clearly marked “Application for (indicate the position applied for)’’, on the envelope and submitted on or before 5th September, 2014 in any ONE of the following ways:

Manual applications should be hand delivered to the reception desk on 11th floor, National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi.
Online applications should be e-mailed to the Director General: info@ppoa.go.ke
Posted applications should be addressed to:

Director General
Public Procurement Oversight Authority
11th Floor, National Bank Building
P. O. Box 58535-00200,
Nairobi

(iii) Interested applicants must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenya Constitution and in addition must, get clearance from the following bodies.

Kenya Revenue Authority;
Higher Education Loans Board;
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct).

Note: Clearance from the above institutions will not be criteria for short listing of candidates.

However, short listed candidates will be required to provide evidence of clearance during the interviews.

If you have the required qualifications, please submit your detailed application to the address above by 5th September, 2014 quoting the job reference title for the position you are applying for.

PPOA is an equal employment provider and all Kenyans in their diversity, including persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. We recognize that our strength lies in the diversity of our staff.

Interested candidates are advised that canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.