Employment Opportunities at County Assembly of Taita Taveta

Duties and Responsibilities

• supervision of all staff within the department;

• interpretation of relevant laws, regulations and policies;

• ensuring goods and services procured by County Assembly meet tender specifications;

• identifying, evaluating, selecting and negotiating contractual terms and prices with third party providers including suppliers;

• developing detailed Service Level Agreements for third party providers outlining the key performance areas critical to the County Assembly;

• monitoring third party providers' performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements;

• convening and providing secretarial services to the Tender Committee;

• ensuring maintenance of updated suppliers list;

• ensuring that planned stock levels will meet forecasted demand by monitoring stocks to identify changes and determining re-order levels; and

• providing advisory services in the procurement matters to the County Assembly including preparation of consolidated procurement and disposal plan.

Requirement for Appointment

• Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and Supplies Management, Business Administration, Logistics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

• A master's degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and Supplies Management, Business Administration, Logistics from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;

• At least ten (10) years' cumulative experience, two (2) of which must have been at senior management level.

• A leadership and management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.

• Proficiency in computer application;

• Registered with a professional body (KISM) and membership of good standing;

• Have a professional practicing certificate;

• Must have worked with the county assemblies or any public institution for not less than five years 

go to method of application »