Kenya
Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a State Corporation established in 1986
with obligation to undertake forest research, generate and promote improved
technologies for sustainable management, conservation and development of forest
and allied natural resources.
Supply Chain Officer II
JG: RF9
1 Position
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare procurement plans and tender documents.
- Preparation, publishing and issuing of procurement requests for quotations or tenders.
- Coordinate the opening, evaluation and recommendation of quotations to Tender/ Procurement Committee in line with procurement regulations.
- Liaise with the stores officer on stock levels in order to determine re-order levels for the next purchase.
- Assist in the preparation of contract documents, keeping records of the procurement and related committees and ensuring compliance with the procurement laws and regulations.
- Maintenance of proper procurement records in accordance with the laws, regulations, policies and procedures governing public procurement.
- Facilitate and oversee the implementation of the Procurement Committee’s decision.
- Monitor the implement contracts.
- Receipt and follow-up of orders from suppliers and issuance of purchase orders to suppliers.
- Maintain Asset Register.
- Initial action on write off and disposal of stores.
- Preparation of procurement reports.
- Maintain database of approved suppliers.
- Issue and manage stores and supplies and maintain a store inventory.
- Carry out market survey and analysis.
Requirements for Appointment
- At least three (3) years in the grade of a Supply Chain Officer III or in a comparable position.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
- Computer literacy.
How to Apply
Applications
with detailed CV, current remuneration, copies of certificates and day time
telephone contact should be sent to the following address:
The
Director
Kenya
Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI)
P.O. Box
20412-00200
Nairobi
All
applications should be received on or before Friday 27th September, 2013.
Kindly note
that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
KEFRI is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
KEFRI is
ISO 14001:2004 Certified