Vacancy title:
Deputy Director Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Jobs at:
National Defence University KenyaDeadline of this Job:
29 April 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Qualification Requirements
Applicants to this position must have/be:
• Served in a comparable relevant position in the Public Service or private sector for a minimum of five (5) years;
• Be a member of the relevant professional regulatory body;
• Bachelor’s degree in procurement and supply chain management, business administration, commerce, logistics and supply or other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
• A master's degree in any of the following fields: purchasing and supply management, logistics, business administration, commerce, entrepreneurship, law, or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution will be an added advantage.
• ICT proficiency is mandatory; and
• Management training lasting at least four (4) weeks a recognised institution;
Core Competencies
The key competencies and skills include:
• Communication skills;
• Ability to exercise due diligence;
• Understanding and being abreast on dynamics pertaining int goods and services market;
• Strong sense of ethics, quality and value for money;
• Ability to attend to details;
• Analytical skills;
• Professionalism;
• Ability to prepare tender templates for the supply of services and goods; and
• Ability to supervise a team and deliver under pressure to meet deadlines.
Duties And Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail and not be limited to:
• Continuous analyses of the supply chain management structures and systems for efficient service delivery;
• Determining and proposing strategies and methods for management of the supply chain;
• Initiating a
nd developing Supply Chain Management policies and performance improvement strategies that are adaptive to changing market environment and technology;
• Development of strategic plans for Supply Chain Management Services;
• Implementation of Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2005 and other statutes, rules and regulations;
• Development of the University’s annual procurement and asset disposal plans ensuring they align with the budget and strategic needs of the University; and
• Any other relevant duty(ies) assigned by Management.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Applicants will be required to present originals of the following documents during the interviews:
• National identity card;
• Academic and professional certificates and transcripts;
• Any other supporting documents and testimonials;
• Recommendations from relevant professional bodies; and
• Recommendation from at least three (3) referees should be submitted separately to the address provided below.
Mode of Application
• Candidates may submit manual (hard copy) or electronic (online) applications.
• All applications should be submitted together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents.
• Scanned copies of the stated documents must accompany the online application.
• The Curriculum Vitae should include information on academic qualifications, professional experience, leadership and management roles, membership to a professional association(s), email address and telephone contacts.
• Manual applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked:
“Application for the position of Deputy Director Procurement & Supply Chain Management - National Defence University-Kenya” and delivered to:
THE SECRETARY, UNIVERSITY COUNCIL
National Defence University-Kenya
P.O. Box 3812-20100
LANET, NAKURU
Online applications may be submitted via email to: ndu-kenya@mod.go.ke
All applications should reach National Defence University-Kenya on or before 29th April 2023 latest 5.00 p.m. (East African Time).
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