Senior Procurement Officer Lake Victoria Basin Commission

The East African Community (EAC) through the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) Secretariat is coordinating the implementation of the 2nd phase of the Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP II). This project is being implemented in all five EAC partner States for a period of eight years.

The Project contributes towards the attainment of the shared Vision for the management and development of the Lake Victoria Basin through strengthening of the regional and national institutions for governance of transboundary resources in the basin; and facilitates public and private environmentally friendly investments in the Basin.

The EAC/LVBC has received funding for implementation of LVEMP II from IDA Credit of the World Bank, Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the Government of Sweden through SIDA. The LVBC secretariat intends to use part of the funds to strengthen the procurement unit within the Regional Project Coordination team of LVEMP II.

LVBC Secretariat hereby invites applications from suitably qualified citizens of East African Community (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) for the following vacant position.

(REF: EAC/LVBC/HR/11-12/01) – SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER (1 Post)

Grade: P2

Reports to: Regional Project Coordinator – LVEMP II

Organ/Institution: Lake Victoria Basin Commission

Duration of Contract: Initially six months, with a possibility for renewal according to business needs

Station: LVBC Secretariat Headquarters, Kisumu, Kenya


Main Purpose of the Job:

• The main purpose of this job is to manage the procurement function of LVBC/LVEMP II and to ensure proper procurement is achieved in line with the Commission and Project’s agreed Procurement Guidelines, Manuals, Rules and Regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update the database on the status of procurement activities of the Commission in particularly for LVEMP II.

• Perform functions as secretary to the Tender Committee.

• Manage and execute procurement function of the Commission.

• Supervise the Procurement Assistant.

• Prepare and facilitate the implementation of the LVEMP II annual procurement plan in a timely and efficient manner.

• Procure goods and consultancy services in line with the procurement manual and in accordance with the World Bank guidelines.

• Prepare status reports for various stage of each consultancy in accordance with the World Bank reporting guidelines.

• Assist in maintaining a procurement registry and data bank.

• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the LVBC management from time to time.

• Qualifications and Experience:

• A Masters degree of business administration or related field.

• Member of the chartered institute of purchasing and supply (CIPS)-UK.

• At least 5 years experience in World Bank Procurement procedures and familiar with EAC procurement procedures.


Skills and Competencies:

1. Knowledge in procurement policies, principles and procedures for donors funded development projects.

2. Broad working knowledge of computer software systems with the ability to develop or review Terms of Reference.

3. Excellent team Player and interpersonal skills.

4. Excellent communication and analytical skills.


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@lvbcsec.org . All applications must be submitted no later than 13th December 2011.

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. LVBC Secretariat shall only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.