Assistant Commissioner - Procurement / Inventory

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is the principal revenue collection agency for the government of the Republic of Kenya.

The Authority’s vision is to be the leading revenue Authority in the world, respected for professionalism, integrity and fairness.

The Authority is seeking result oriented and self driven individuals with high integrity to fill the following vacant position:

Assistant Commissioner - Procurement / Inventory
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing and implementing procedures, tactics and work plans for the Section.
• Consolidating the Annual Procurement / Disposal Plans.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Ensuring the efficient discharge of procurement/inventory activities.
• Supervising the activities of the tendering process.
• Preparing procurement /supplies reports and updates.
• Conducting pre-bid and post-bid briefing sessions.
• Preparing responses to audit and investigative reports/queries.
• Managing and developing of staff in the unit.
• Reviewing of tender documents, contract documents and proposals.
• Any other relevant duties assigned.

Requirements for Appointment
 

Academic and professional qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce/Economics/Procurement & Supplies or related field from a recognized University.
• A Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
• Middle level management and leadership training.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) or its equivalent.
• Must have at least five (5) years experience, three (3) of which must be in a senior position in a comparable organization.

Competencies

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Supervisory skills.
• Good managerial and leadership skills.
• Result oriented.
• Must have high standards of integrity.
• Team player.
• Good organization skills.

How to Apply

Applications typed or in own handwriting indicating the position applied for and enclosing detailed curriculum vitae (giving details of your qualifications, experience, current position, and names and addresses of three referees), copies of academic and professional certificates, Tax Compliance Certificate, copies of National Identity Card and testimonials should be sent by post to the undersigned or placed in relevant boxes at Times Tower Building, Nairobi (Ground Floor) so as to be received on or before 7th March, 2013.

A daytime telephone contact and email address should also be provided.

Senior Deputy Commissioner,
Human Resources.
Kenya Revenue Authority.
P.O Box 48240—00100.
Nairobi.

Note:

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only qualified shortlisted candidates will be contacted.