We are looking for a skilled Procurement & Administration Assistant to provide support to the Procurement, Administration and Logistics Department in providing efficient and effective end-to-end procurement and admin services. Reporting to the Procurement, Logistics & Administration Coordinator, the Procurement & Administration Assistant will be responsible for evaluating suppliers, products and services, negotiating contracts and ensuring that approved purchases are cost-efficient and of high quality. 

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of procurement policy and procedures.
• Manage procurement processes at the Support Office Nairobi and oversee schools’ procurement processes.
• Assist with procurement and admin tasks towards purchases of equipment, services and supplies.
• Assisting with disposal process and invitations to tender, pre-qualification documents and invitations for expressions of interest.
• Co-ordinate the receiving and opening of tender documents, evaluation of tenders, quotations and proposals.
• Support in procurement of equipment, materials, suppliers, capital goods and services within organizational purchase requirements.
• Participate in establishment and negotiation of contract terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Assist with renewals of official licenses and certificates for organization.
• Maintain procurement records and update suppliers’ list accordingly.
• Creating and maintaining proper inventory records.
• Maintain good business relations with suppliers and contractors.

The requirements

To be the successful candidate, you should have:

• A relevant Bachelors Degree and knowledge of procurement standards, laws and regulations.
• License or practicing certificate from relevant professional authority would be an advantage.
• 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Adequate understanding of (and experience in) procurement and supplies
• Good planning, financial and budgeting skills
• Well-rounded in managing supplier contracts; Ability to manage and negotiate with suppliers/vendors
• Proactive with ability to meet deadlines
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Excellent interpersonal and people management skills
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages

Closing: 14 December, 2022

AKES, Kenya is looking for a skilled Plumber to provide support to the Facilities and Maintenance Department in providing efficient and effective end-to-end plumbing services. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, Nairobi, the Plumber will be responsible for maintaining and servicing all water infrastructures within the AKESK facilities in Nairobi as well as operating water pumps and generators in their respective stations from time to time efficiently. 
Key Responsibilities

• Installation and routine inspection of all water infrastructure, including servicing, repairs and maintenance of all plumbing related equipment and lines within the Nairobi units
• Carrying out daily checks on water pumps, washrooms, service lines, tanks, chambers, Sewer lines, manholes (all plumbing related areas)
• Ensuring that there are no leakages along waterlines within AKESK facilities in Nairobi, closing and opening the necessary valves as required to ensure that water reaches the respective storages provided
• Maintaining a safe working environment for self and others by ensuring AKESK Nairobi facilities have sufficient water supplies to allow the highest standards of cleanliness 
• Reporting any extraordinary challenges encountered while carrying out assigned duties to the Facilities Manager, Nairobi for appropriate action
• Keeping in safe custody all tools and equipment allocated, spare parts and materials of all jobs in progress and use them correctly
• Complete opened job cards for all plumbing and related tasks within the expected turn-around times  
• Adhere to the health and safety standards on the workplace as provided by the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007 
• Ensures proper usage of personal protective equipment at all times while undertaking duties
• Handing over all the works and assignments to the Facilities Manager, Nairobi or the Head of Facilities in his absence, during long absences or when proceeding on leave 
• Supporting facilities department in assigning various works as and when required as per the instructions from the Facilities Manager

The requirements

To be the successful candidate, you should have:

• Minimum Secondary level education with professional certificates in plumbing and fitting
• At least five years relevant experience in a busy facilities and maintenance department preferably within a learning institution.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision with a high sense of personal initiative
• A keen and fast learner, a good communicator and team player
• Masonry skills will be an added advantage

Closing: 13 December, 2022