Senior 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:

Senior Assistant Commissioner - Procurement / Inventory
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviewing and implement procedures, tactics and work plans for the Section.
• Management and development of staff.
• Reviewing of tender documents, contract documents and proposals.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Co-ordinating, storage and stock control procurement activities.
• Review contract documents.
• Maintaining effective procurement! inventory systems for the Authority.
• Co-ordinating the activities of tender processing documents.
• Co-ordinating the processes of tenders, quotations and proposals.
• Providing Secretarial Services to the Procurement/Disposal Committees under the Act.
• 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 in the relevant field.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) or equivalent.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.
• Senior Management and Leadership training.
• Must have at least six (6) years experience, four (4) of which must be in a senior position in a comparable organization.

Competencies

• Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and managerial skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Mature and result oriented.
• Must have high standards of integrity.
• Team Player.
• Excellent organizational 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.