The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a leading Africa-based, African-led, international research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. APHRC conducts policy-relevant research on population, health, education, urbanization and related development issues in sub-Saharan Africa.
APHRC seeks to recruit
a Procurement & Administration Officer to coordinate
procurement activities at the Center.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Manage the supplier pre-qualification process.
- Manage procurement data and records.
- Ensure adherence to policy in the procurement of
goods and services across the Center.
- Follow up on supplier payments while ensuring
completeness of relevant documentation.
- Ensure the disposal of items identified as
obsolete follows due process and procedures.
- Air travel oversight.
- Provide oversight over the reception services.
- Provide oversight over the office administration
contractor services.
- Organize the available office space.
- Market and billing of the meeting rooms.
- Arrange and coordinate staff transport and corporate
taxi subscriptions.
- Manage the Center’s vehicle fleet.
- Coordinate regular stock take exercises.
- Ensure optimal inventory of stationery items.
- Manage the Center’s library.
- Review and approve petty cash requests.
- Arrange accommodation for new staff members.
- Ensure smooth running of facilities within the
premises.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or
related field.
- At least 3 years’ experience working in a busy
procurement office.
- Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal
skills; demonstrated ability to follow assignments through to completion.
- Ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Must have a high level of initiative and ability
to work independently.
How to Apply
Interested candidates
are encouraged to submit their application through this link by July 13, 2021. Only short listed
candidates will be contacted; shortlisted candidates will be required to have a
Police Clearance Certificate. Cover letters should be addressed
to:
The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health
Research Center, Inc
APHRC Campus, Manga Close,
off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru
P.O. Box 10787-GPO, Nairobi
Website: www.aphrc.org
APHRC is an equal
opportunity employer and is committed to the protection of vulnerable persons.