Republic of Kenya
Ministry of Finance
Recruitment of aProcurement Specialist for the Infrastructure Finance and Public
Private Partnerships Project (IFPPPP) – Project Implementation Unit (PIU)
This objective will be achieved through the provision of
technical expertise and building capacity to implement the Government’s Public
Private Partnership (PPP) National program in Kenya.
The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) is looking for highly
motivated Kenyans to fill the position of:
Procurement Specialist
1 Post
The Procurement Specialist is expected to perform the following tasks: Be responsible for carrying out procurement functions under the PIU on behalf of the Ministry of Finance (MoF) in accordance with the procedures specified in the Development Credit Agreement between the Republic of Kenya and the IDA and with IDA’s Guidelines for Procurement.
- Prepare
an overall procurement plan for all the goods and services to be purchased
under the Project, specifying allocation of tasks and responsibilities at
each stage of the procurement process and to update this procurement
plan periodically as may be required from time to time.
- Ensure
that procurement is done in accordance with the provisions of the
Development Credit Agreement and with IDA’s Guidelines for Procurement as
well as within the Government of Kenya’s procurement guidelines.
- Verify
that all proposed purchases are eligible for financing under the Credit
and confirm the appropriate method to procure goods and services for each
contract.
- Ascertain
that budgetary allocations are appropriated to the respective end-users and
thus ensure timely and effective project implementation.
- Assist
procuring entities in all aspects of procurement, including preparation of
technical specifications for the goods and services, bidding documents,
bid advertisements; assemble committees with the participation of
representatives from the MoF and procuring entities for the opening and
evaluation of bids for purchase of goods and services, Expressions of
Interest and Requests for Proposals, as well as contract negotiations and
awards; and undertake procurement in close collaboration with the
procuring entities.
- Ensure
the timely execution of contracts for consultants’ services and the
purchase of goods and equipment and supervise the implementation of
contracts including pre-shipment inspections (including any test, if
necessary), inland transportation, delivery, acceptance and storage.
- Verify
payments due under procurement contracts and help prepare applications for
withdrawals from the Credit.
- Prepare
and submit quarterly and annual progress reports on status of procurement
under the Project to the Project Manager for inclusion in the PIU’s
project implementation progress reports.
- Perform
any other duties assigned by the Project Manager.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- A
minimum of a first degree in relevant field. Relevant professional
qualifications will be an added advantage.
- A
minimum of 8 years relevant experience; experience in the public service
and donor funded projects is preferable.
- Demonstrated
knowledge of and experience with the international commercial practices
and the Procurement Guidelines of the World Bank.
- Excellent
analytical, report writing skills and must be computer literate.
- Capacity
to work under pressure and meet tight schedules under minimum supervision.
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills and able to work in a team.
Complete Application documents (curriculum vitae with details of
your qualifications, experience, day and evening telephone numbers, email
address and names of three referees) in plain sealed envelopes with Position
reference and name clearly marked on top should be sent to the address below or
placed in the tender box at our offices on the 7th floor, Anniversary Towers,
North Tower
Postal Address:
Postal Address:
Project Implementation Unit
Attention: Project Manager
P.O Box 34542 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Telephone No.: 254 - 20 - 2210271/
2210341
Physical Address:
Attention: Project Manager
P.O Box 34542 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Telephone No.: 254 - 20 - 2210271/
2210341
Physical Address:
Project Implementation Unit
Attention: Project Manager
7th Floor, Anniversary Towers, North Tower.
Building No.19 Monrovia Street/University Way
Nairobi, Kenya.
Deadline for submission of Applications is Friday 14th December 2012 at 1600 hours Kenyan local time.
Attention: Project Manager
7th Floor, Anniversary Towers, North Tower.
Building No.19 Monrovia Street/University Way
Nairobi, Kenya.
Deadline for submission of Applications is Friday 14th December 2012 at 1600 hours Kenyan local time.
Procurement Specialist
For: Financial Secretary
For: Financial Secretary