Job Description
VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT - DIRECTOR, STANDARDS AND COMPLIANCE
The Kenya Institute of Supplies Management is a corporate body established
through an Act of Parliament, the “Supplies Practitioners Management Act
(SPMA), 2007”. KISM is mandated to make provision for the training,
registration and licensing of supplies practitioners; to regulate their practice
and for connected purposes. The Institute serves as the National body for
Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals in the private and public sectors
in Kenya.
The KISM Council is seeking to recruit a hands-on, dynamic, and knowledgeable
and performance-oriented person to fill the position of DIRECTOR, STANDARDS
AND COMPLIANCE, JOB GRADE KISM 2. REF SAC/001/2023
Description of this vacancy and requirements is outlined here below:
Directorate: Standards and Compliance
Reporting to: CEO
Job Summary:
The Director, Standards and Compliance will be responsible for standards and
compliance in the Procurement Profession.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Establishing and maintaining uniform norms and standards on
the learning of supplies practitioners in Kenya;
ii. Developing core curricula for supplies practitioners;
iii. Developing guidelines for accreditation of institutions teaching or
persons seeking registration;
iv. Determining and setting a framework for the professional practice
of supplies practitioners;
v. Developing the code of conduct for supplies practitioners in line
with regional and international standards;
vi. Establishing and disseminating policies for professional conduct
and ethics;
vii. Establishing policies and procedures to enlist cooperation and
support for the prevention or alleviation of circumstances which
may lead to impairment in students and practitioners;
viii. Establishing the minimum standards for Continuous Professional
Development (CPD) Training;
ix. Reviewing policies and guidelines for the scope of practice,
professional ethics and fitness to practice;
x. Conduct research and benchmarks with relevant institutions
regionally and internationally on what is prevailing in the market;
xi. Participate in drafting of legislation and policies affecting Supply
Chain in the country;
xii. Ensure the implementation and adherence of practice guidelines;
xiii. Participate in the development and review of the singular and joint
inspection checklists for training institutions;
xiv. Participate in the development of minimum requirements on
infrastructure and personnel for training institutions;
xv. Prepare and submit reports to the relevant Council Committees;
xvi. Take disciplinary action for any form of misconduct by supplies
practitioners and accredited training institution;
xvii. Regulate the conduct of supplies practitioners and accredited
training institutions and take such disciplinary measures for any
form of professional misconduct;
xviii. Receipt and processing of complaints of professional misconduct,
malpractice or breach of standards;
xix. Conduct investigations into complaints submitted;
xx. Forward files to Disciplinary Committee members and consultants
for analysis, review and preparations of the report;
xxi. Conduct hearings of complaints;
xxii. Draft decisions of complaints and forwarding the same to the
parties;
xxiii. Follow up on the Disciplinary Committee on recommendations to
ensure full compliance;
xxiv. Receiving and processing appeals;
xxv. Dissemination of information to relevant institutions, practitioners
and the public;
xxvi. Conduct benchmarks with relevant institutions regionally and
internationally on what is prevailing in the market;
xxvii. Investigate allegations of contravention of the Supplies
Practitioners Management Act, 2007;
xxviii. Investigate allegations of contravention of the Code of Conduct &
Ethics;
xxix. Undertake investigations on complaints and suspicion of non-
compliance;
xxx. Liaise with the County Government and other relevant agencies
with respect to compliance and enforcement;
xxxi. Initiate the development of guidelines and procedures for
compliance; and
xxxii. Conduct inquiry on complaints with regard to any professional
misconduct.
PERSONS SPECIFICATIONS
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
i. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Supply Chain
Management and Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management,
Procurement and Supplies Management, Procurement, Commerce (Supplies
Management Option) Business Administration (Supplies Management
option), Administration, Finance, Human Resource, Law or Social sciences
or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
ii. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Supply Chain
Management and Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management,
Procurement and Supplies Management, Procurement, Commerce (Supplies
Management Option) Business Administration (Supplies Management
option), Administration, Finance, Human Resource, Law or Social sciences
or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
iii. At least twelve (12) years relevant working experience, five (5) years of which
must have been in a senior management role.
iv. Attended a leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution.
v. A valid KISM Membership with a current practising License.
vi. Proficiency in computer applications.
vii. In addition to the professional qualifications, successful candidate will be
required to meet the expectations of Chapter 6 on Leadership and Integrity
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
1. Leadership, integrity and people management skills
2. Communication Skills
3. Customer service focus
4. Strategic level thinking
5. Change and transformation capabilities
6. Management skills
7. Analytical and decision making
8. Adaptability and flexibility
9. Innovative and creative thinking