Principal Supply Chain Management Officer

KENYA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI), the country’s premier national agricultural research organization is mandated by Science and Technology Amendment Act (CAP 250) of  1979 to develop, validate and disseminate appropriate agricultural technologies to farmers in  collaboration with other stakeholders in the agricultural industry. KARI contributes to national  development through innovations and new knowledge for agricultural enterprise. KARI further contributes to the sustainable improvement in the livelihoods of Kenyans by  increasing agricultural productivity, post harvest value of agricultural and livestock products and conserving the environment.

KARI’s Mission is to contribute to increased productivity, commercialization and competitiveness of the agricultural sector through generation and promotion of knowledge,  information and technologies that respond to client demands. The range of the Institutes’  research programmes include; crop research, research on livestock health and production, land and water management, biotechnology and socio-economics and biometrics. To achieve its mandate and strategic goals, the Institute has 24 main research centers and 8 subcenters located throughout the country and coordinated by its Headquarters located on Kiptagat Road, Loresho, Nairobi.

To continue providing the requisite services to Kenyans, KARI wishes to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced persons to fill the following position: -

PRINCIPAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OFFICER, RI.12 - REF: KARI/2/027/107 –

One (1) Post

Job Purpose

A Principal Supply Chain Management Officer will be responsible to the Assistant Director, Supply Chain and Asset Management Officer and will assist in the direction, coordination, and control of the functions and operations of the Procurement Division

Key Tasks

(i) Ensuring compliance with established and internationally recognised procurement procedures.

(ii) Maintaining database of approved sources of supply and research into new and alternative sources.

(iii) Supervise the compiling and evaluation of Tenders.

(iv) Planning for all the supplies needs of the Institute and formulating supplies policies and guidelines for the Institute.

(v) Co-ordinating all the supplies activities and supervision of staff.

(vi) Carrying out inspections to assess utilization and control of supplies.

(vii) Maintaining the Supplies Manual for the supplies staff of the Institute.

(viii) Review procurement policies and past performance of the institute and make recommendations on the basis of a logical forecast.

(ix) Management of internal control systems, policies and procedures including credit and risk management.

(x) Staff development and training in the section

(xi) Any other duties assigned

Minimum Job Specifications

a) Attained a Master’s degree in Economics/ commerce (supplies management option) business administration or other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.

b) Shown proven competence in work performance and results

Remuneration

An attractive salary and allowances commensurate with the responsibilities of each position will be payable.

For the specific details for these positions and official announcement, please

visit the KARI website at www.kari.org.

Remuneration

An attractive salary and allowances commensurate with the responsibilities of each position will be payable.

Mode of Application:

Interested applicants should send application letters and copies of their academic, professional certificates and testimonials and detailed curriculum vitae which must include names and addresses (including telephone, and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. The applications should be sent to

The Director,

Kenya Agricultural Research Institute,

Kaptagat Road,

P.O Box 57811- 00200,

NAIROBI

 to reach him on or before 26thMarch 2013 at 10.00 a.m. The name and reference number of the position for which the application is made should be clearly marked on the envelope.