Job Description
SENIOR PRINCIPAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OFFICER, ODPC 3, ONE (1)
POST - V/NO. 7/2022
An officer at this level will be deployed to head Supply Chain Management Division and will
be expected to develop and implement plans and strategies in relation procurement of goods
and services in accordance with Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2015 and Regulations.
The Officer will be responsible to the Data Commissioner.
A. Terms and Conditions of Service
i. Basic Salary Kshs. 183,570 - 248,014PM
ii. House Allowance Kshs. 50,000 PM
iii. Commuter Allowance Kshs. 16,000 PM
iv. Leave Allowance Kshs. 20,000 PA
v. Annual Leave 30 working days per Financial Year
vi. Medical Cover and other allowances As provided by the ODPC
vii. Terms of Service Permanent and pensionable
B. Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i. Six (6) years’ experience, three (3) of which must be in a managerial position
ii. Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply Management, Procurement,
Logistics, and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration (Supplies
Management option) or Commerce (Supplies Management option;
OR
ii. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Marketing option) or Commerce
(Marketing option) plus a Diploma in Supply Chain Management or its equivalent
from a recognized and accredited institution;
iii. Master’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply Management, Logistics, Business
Administration, Commerce, Entrepreneurship or its equivalent qualification
from a recognized and accredited institution;
iv. Certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution;
v. Registered with the relevant professional body - Kenya Institute of Supplies
Management;
vi. Membership with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management of good standing;
vii. Proficiency in Computer Applications;
viii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
C. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;
i. Formulating and implementing supply chain policies, regulations and procedure
in line with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2015 and Regulations;
ii. Providing professional and Advisory services on supply chain management;
iii. Coordinating preparation and implementation of annual procurement and
disposal plans in compliance with Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2015
and Regulations;
iv. Preparing and implementation of contracts on supply of goods and services
v. Overseeing pre-qualification of suppliers, preparation of required tender notices
and advertisements;
vi. Coordinating the evaluation of tender documents and presentation to the
relevant committee for adjudication;
vii. Monitoring Contracts and Vendor performance;
viii. Maintaining an effective stores management system;
ix. Secretary to Tender opening, Disposal and Evaluation Committees;
x. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Data Commissioner.
D. Core Competencies
i. The following core competencies and skills will be required
ii. Leadership skills;
iii. Management skills;
iv. Presentation skills;
v. Communications and Negotiation skills;