Supply Chain Management Officer
The National
Research Fund (NRF) is a State Corporation established under section 32 of the
Science, Technology and Innovation Act No. 28 of 2013 with the objective to
facilitate Research for the advancement of Science, Technology and Innovation.
The Agency seeks to
recruit qualified, competent, dynamic, proactive, innovative and highly
committed staff to fill the position of Supply Chain Management Officer.
- Processing of purchase requisition;
- Carrying out procurement of Air tickets and
follow–up on the same;
- Preparing Local Purchase Orders/Local Service orders
for timely authorization and dispatch to suppliers;
- Assisting users in preparing specifications;
- Inviting quotations;
- Participating in tender opening and evaluation;
- Carrying out market surveys and research;
- Participating in quotation opening and evaluation;
- Processing of purchase orders;
- Participating in inspection and acceptance of goods
and services; and
- Receiving of stores and taking them on charge.
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following
disciplines: — Procurement and Supply Chain Management; Purchasing and
Supplies Management. Supply Chain Management; Procurement and Contract
Management; Logistics and Supply Management; Procurement and Logistics
Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in Computer;
- Good communication skills, and
- Meets the provisions of chapter six of the
constitution;
How to Apply
The details for each of
the advertised position are available on the Agency’s Website www.researchfund.go.ke. Interested and qualified
candidates are requested to send their applications together with copies of
academic/professional certificates and identity card in PDF format to recruitment@researchfund.go.ke and the subject line
should contain the Job Title.
For hand delivered
applications, they shall be dropped in a box marked “National Research Fund Advertised Positions” placed
at the 3rd floor of the NACOSTI building.
Applications sent by
either post or hand should be contained in sealed envelopes with the Job Title
marked on the surface and delivered to the address below:
Chief Executive Officer
National Research Fund
NACOSTI Building 3rd Floor, Upper Kabete, – Off Waiyaki way,
P.O Box 26036 – 00100,
NAIROBI.
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE 14TH NOVEMBER, 2022
AT 5.00PM.
Please Note
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic
disqualification.
- The National Research Fund is committed to
implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on
fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse
communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and
women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.
THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. - Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce
originals of their National
Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during
interviews. - It is a criminal offence to present fake
certificates/documents.
- Successful candidates after interviews will be
required to obtain the following documents:
- Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of
Criminal Investigations (DCI)
- Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue
Authority (KRA)
- Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans
Board (HELB)
- Clearance Certificate from Ethics and
Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Clearance Certificate from a Credit Reference
Bureau (CRB)