Marie Stopes Kenya Jobs August 2012

Marie Stopes Kenya is seeking to recruit experienced and qualified individuals for the following positions in their Nairobi office.

Procurement and Fleet Manager

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Services, the incumbent will provide leadership, direction and supervision in the area of Procurement, Fleet and Logistics.

Essential Duties:

• Contribute to the formulation, implementation and maintenance of procurement and logistics strategy by implementing sound policies and procedures in order to drive the performance of the operation enhancing cost reduction, growth, organizational development coupled with an effective supplier base.
• Develop and implement rigorous and efficient procurement, materials and logistics management procedures.
• Management and control of stocks and stock levels.
• Developing risk maps for commercial procurement and ensure that mitigation plans incorporated are sufficient in addressing existing gaps.
• Development of fleet management systems which are strictly adhered to within the organization.

Requirement for the job:

Education

• University degree in business or related field

Professional

• Postgraduate Diploma or Diploma in purchasing and supplies
• Member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management or equivalent professional body

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years experience at a managerial level in the NGO sector
• Must be of high integrity, aggressive with excellent communication skills, results oriented and able to fit in a multicultural environment

Fleet and Logistics Officer

Reporting to the Procurement and Fleet Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for MSKs fleet of Motor vehicles & motor cycles in a manner that will ensure efficiency, service quality and availability.

Essential Duties:

• Plan and provide transport services for program activities in line with stipulated transport request procedures.
• Liaise with MSK appointed garages for the repair and maintenance of vehicles in a manner that will ensure minimum operating costs.
• Supervise drivers day to day across the program.
• Vehicle usage control by use of Global Positioning System (STOIC).
• Fleet reporting and records.
• Support any other logistics functions as directed by the Procurement and Fleet Manager.

Requirement for the job:

Education

• University degree in business or related field

Professional

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Qualification in Logistics or fleet management

Experience

• A minimum of 4 years experience in fleet management preferably in the NGO sector
• Proven track record of using a fleet tracking system
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of IT based tools

Applications with detailed CVs with contact details of 3 referees should be submitted to:

People and Development Dept
pd@mariestopes.or.ke
Marie Stopes Kenya

On or before 29th August, 2012
Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity employer