The National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD)
is a State Corporation established in November, 2004 by an Act of
Parliament (Persons with Disabilities Act
2003) with the mandate to formulate and
implement policies that are geared towards mainstreaming Persons with
Disabilities to the National economy. To achieve this mandate, the Secretariat
seeks to fill the following positions which are vacant.
SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
OFFICER – JG 5
Job Purpose
The Supply Chain Management Officers support the Council to
achieve its strategic goals
through implementation of efficient and effective systems of
acquisition of goods, works and services, as well as disposal of assets.
Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:
–
- Implement
the annual procurement and disposal plans;
- Provide
secretariat to committees’ incidental to procurement of goods and
services, and disposal of assets;
- Ensure
procured goods, services and works are as per specifications;
- Draft
contract documents for goods, works and services;
- Initiate
request for payment for goods, works and services rendered and follow up
to ensure settlement; and
- Carry
out market surveys to ensure the Council obtains value for money.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –
- Bachelor’s
degree in Commerce, Procurement and Supplies Management, or equivalent
from a recognized university;
- Diploma
in Supplies Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Master’s
degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or equivalent from a
recognized university is an added advantage;
- Four
(4) years relevant work experience in public or private institution;
- Attended
a Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized
institution;
- Member
of professional body either KISM or CIPS in good standing;
- Demonstrated
results in work performance and
- Fulfilled
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Key Competencies and skills
- Proficiency
in IT;
- Planning
skills;
- Communication
and reporting skills;
- Supervisory
- Mentoring,
coaching and leadership skills
- Interpersonal
and negotiation skills;
- Team
player; and
- Ethical
and integrity
Basic Salary: 53,656 x2,629- 56,285×2,629– 58,914×2,629 – 61,543×2,629-
64,172×2,629- 66,801×2,629- 69,430×2,631- 72,061
House Allowance: 35,000
Commuter Allowance: KES 8,000
Medical Allowance: Cover to be provided according to the Council’s Medical Scheme
Chief Legal Officer and Acting Corporation Secretary JG – 4
Job Purpose
The Corporation Secretary and Legal Officers are responsible for
providing Board Secretariat, legal services and advice to the Council. The
Department shall also be responsible for ensuring compliance with the legal and
regulatory legislations, provision of legal advice to the Council and Persons
with Disabilities. The Department shall also be responsible for effective and
efficient management of Board work including compliance with Mwongozo Code and
performance contract administration.
Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –
- Provide
legal advice to the Board of Directors;
- Provide
secretariat services to the Board on behalf of the Executive Director;
- Custodian
of the Council seal and be accountable to its use;
- Facilitate
Governance Audit;
- Prepare
the Board Calendar;
- Initiating
the development of the Board Manual and Charter; and
- Overseeing
implementation of
- Advise
the Council on all legal matters;
- Develop,
implement and review legal policies and procedures to ensure compliance;
- Draw
and vet of Contracts, agreements and other legal documents;
- Ensure
proper preparation of legal reports and opinions;
- Coordinate
and liaise with external lawyers on all legal matters to ensure that the
Council’s interests are taken care of;
- Undertake
legal research; and
- Monitor
compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements
Qualifications
This position is permanent with pension with a probationary period
of six (6) months.
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
- Master’s
Degree in Law from a recognized university;3
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Law from a recognized university;
- Advocate
of the High Court of Kenya;
- Member
to the Law Society of Kenya;
- Hold
current practicing certificate;
- Member,
Institute of Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (ICPSK);
- Experience
of not less than eight (8) years, three (3) of which must be in a
leadership/senior; management position in the Public Service or Private
sector;
- Course
in management lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
- Post
Graduate Diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education;
- Proficiency
in ICT; and
- Fulfillment
of the requirements of Chapter Six of the
Key Competencies and skills
- Organization
and management skills;
- Leadership
and managerial skills;
- Drafting
skills;
- Report
writing skills;
- Negotiation
skills and arbitration skills; and
- Analytical
Basic Salary: 82,146 x3,908- 86,054×3,908–
89,962×3,908 – 93,870×3,908- 97,778×3,908- 101,686×3,908- 105,598×3,906-
109,504
House Allowance: 45,000
Commuter Allowance: KES 14,000
Medical Allowance: Cover to be provided according to the
Council’s Medical Scheme
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to fill in
a NCPWD application form enclosing curriculum vitae, academic and professional
certificates and a copy of national identity card as well as Chapter 6
clearances to the address below by 9th March 2020. Additionally,
they should provide names and contacts of two referees.
Applications should be sent to the following: –
The Executive Director,
National Council for Persons with Disabilities
Waiyaki Way – Opp. ABC Place and Next to Kabete Barracks P.O Box
66577 – 00800,
NAIROBI
NCPWD is an equal opportunity employer thus Persons with
disabilities, women and people from marginalized groups with requisite
qualifications are encouraged to apply.