Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) is a state corporation under the Ministry of Public Service, Youth & Gender Affairs. The Fund was established on 1st February 2007 as one of the strategies to address the challenge of youth unemployment in Kenya. It is one of the flagship projects of Vision 2030, under the social pillar. The Youth Fund is mandated to create employment opportunities for young people through entrepreneurship. This is achieved by providing financial support and business development services to youth owned enterprises.
GRADE3: MSC/YEDFB/11/2020
Contract Period: 5years renewable subject to performance
Purpose of the Job
An Officer at this level will ensure compliance with the provisions of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2015 and is responsible for procurement of goods, works and services, inventory management and Disposal. The Manager, Supply Chain Management will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for the overall management and coordination of the Supply Chain function. .

Specific Duties and responsibilities
• Oversee development, implementation and review of supply chain management policies, strategies, plans and programmes;
• Oversee implementation of Public Procurement and Disposal Act and other government regulations relating to supply chain management;
• Coordinate development of annual procurement plans;
• Ensure prudent and timely execution of contracts;
• Coordinate processing of tenders, market surveys and research;
• Manage registration and pre-qualification of suppliers, inventory and stock control;
• Oversee preparation of supplies expenditure estimates;
• Coordinate preparation of annual work plans; and
• Manage performance and building capacity.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have
• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) years of which should have been in Management;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Procurement or Supplies Management, Logistics, Commerce (Supply Chain Management option) or equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Procurement, Supplies Management, Financial Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
• Member of by Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or any other relevant professional body in good standing;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Computer proficiency
• Demonstrated outstanding professional competence in discharging Supply Chain Management function and managerial ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Education Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Qualified applicants should send their applications and testimonials to:
The Chairperson
Youth Enterprise Development Fund Board
4th Floor, Renaissance Corporate Park
Upper Hill
P.O. Box 48610-00100
Nairobi.
Applications MUST include application cover letter, detailed CV with three (3) referees and their daytime contacts and must indicate current position, current remuneration, expected remuneration, e-mail and day-time telephone contact, relevant certificates and testimonials; and copy of National ID/Passport. Applications must be received not later than 16th December, 2020 5pm. Only shortlisted candidates shall be notified. Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be notified. Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification. Successfully shortlisted applicants will be required to provide clearance certificates from the following bodies:
• Kenya Revenue Authority,
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and
• Credit Reference Bureau
Youth Enterprise Development Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women, youth and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.

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