Lake
Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) is a specialized Institution of the East
African Community (EAC) established by the EAC Partner States through a
negotiated Protocol for Sustainable Development of Lake Victoria Basin. The
broad functions of LVBC are to promote, facilitate and coordinate activities of
different actors towards sustainable development and management of natural
resources of the Lake Victoria Basin.
LVBC Secretariat therefore hereby invites
applications from suitably qualified citizens of the East African Community
(Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) for the following vacancy
position, in respect with the quota system.
(REF: EAC/LVBC/HR/13-14/02)
SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER (1 Post)
Title
of the Position: Senior
Procurement Officer
Grade: P2
Reports
to: Principal
Administrative Officer
Duration
of Contract: 5
Years renewable once
Station LVBC
Secretariat Headquarters, Kisumu, Kenya
Main Purpose of the Job
To ensure that there is a continuous, cost
effective and efficient procurement of goods and services for the Commission.
Duties and Responsibilities:
i.
Lead the procurement function and oversees
all aspects of purchasing, negotiations and process implementation for
procurement related to goods and services
ii.
Prepare procurement guidelines in line with
the EAC Procurement Manual and Financial Rules and Regulations.
iii.
Prepare the LVBC Procurement Plan and
guide/monitor its implementation across the Commission’s Departments, Projects
and Programmes
iv.
Review procurement documentation for both
local and overseas orders.
v.
Lead in preparation of tender documents for
purchase of supplies and equipment.
vi.
Prepare advertisements and Procurement
Notices.
vii.
Lead or facilitate evaluation of tender
documents.
viii.
Establish a data bank of suppliers for the
Commission.
ix.
Prepare
purchase orders as per approved tenders/quotes.
x.
Act as Secretary to the Procurement/Tender
Committee; and
xi.
Promote a positive corporate culture and
image of the EAC/LVBC.
Qualifications
and Experience:
i.
A
Masters degree in Procurement, Logistics Management, Purchasing and Supplies or
equivalent;
ii.
8 years relevant experience in a busy
organisation with at least 3 years at senior level;
iii.
Working experience in an
International/Regional Organization will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
i.
Excellent leadership skills including global
perspective and understanding of factors impacting organisations/businesses and
their suppliers;
ii.
Excellent supplier management skills;
iii.
Proven record keeping and risk management
skills;
iv.
Possess solid computer skills (proficient in
Word, Excel, Power Point) and experience with an ERP system (SUN Systems is
preferred);
v.
Proven ability to be hands on within a heavy
workload environment;
vi.
Able to manage a multitude of projects
simultaneously;
vii.
Strong attention to detail required as work
prepared by this position is presented to Executive Management for use in
decision making.
Remuneration and Fringe
Benefits
Dependent on the EAC
Professional staff scale with corresponding benefits specified for them.
Age Limit
The candidate must not be
more than 54 years old.
HOW TO APPLY
Application
accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of certificates, names and addresses of
three reputable referees, contact details (e-mail, telephone) should be sent to
the undersigned. Applications may be sent by post office, deposited at LVBC
Secretariat Office at the address below, or by email in word or PDF at recruitment@lvbcom.org . All applications must be
submitted no later than 17th January 2014.
The Executive Secretary,
Lake Victoria Basin
Commission Secretariat,
P. O. Box 1510, 40100
Kisumu, Kenya.
Tel +254 57 202 387/894
Fax +254 27 202 6324
The East African Community is an equal
opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. We shall only
respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.
12. Fluency
in English is required.
Remuneration
and Fringe Benefits
Dependent
on the EAC Professional staff scale and according to the terms and conditions
of project’s agreement
Age
Limit
The
candidate must not be more than 54 years old.
HOW
TO APPLY
Application
accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of certificates, names and addresses of
three reputable referees, contact details (e-mail, telephone) should be sent to
the undersigned. Applications may be sent by post office, deposited at LVBC
Secretariat Office at the address below, or by email in word or PDF at recruitment@lvbcom.org . All applications must be
submitted no later than 17th January 2014.
The
Executive Secretary,
Lake
Victoria Basin Commission Secretariat,
P. O.
Box 1510, 40100
Kisumu,
Kenya.
Tel
+254 57 202 387/894
Fax
+254 27 202 6324
The
East African Community is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are
encouraged to apply. We shall only respond to those candidates who strictly
meet the set requirements.
SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER
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