JOB REFERENCE: ACA/ SSCM/5 (1 POST): Basic salary- Kshs 98,958 – Permanent & Pensionable.

Job Specifications

The Senior Supply Chain Management Officer is responsible to the Principal Supply Chain Management Officer for the following: -

1. Preparing relevant documentation for the tender and procurement processed per guidelines;
2. Drafting contract agreements as per established procedures;
3. Coordinating tender opening and commercial analysis in liaison with other departments, Section and Units;
4. Developing and implementing procurement policy and procedures for the Authority;
5. Developing procurement schedule as per requisitions from the departments/units;
6. Preparing and sending out tender bidding documents/requests for regular and specialized supplies of goods and services;
7. Scheduling procurement in line with the approved budget;
8. Participating in ensuring that Best Practices are employed in the supply chain management;
9. Facilitating prompt and accurate delivery of goods, services or equipment following the award of tenders or orders;
10. Facilitating receipt, verification, inspection and posting (into stock cards) of ordered goods, to ensure compliance to order specifications;
11. Monitoring usage of purchases and supplies to ensure that irregularity, duplication and wastage is minimized;
12. Preparing tender schedules before awarding of local purchase orders, and local service orders;
13. Coordinate periodic stock takes; and
14. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by management.

Person Specifications

For appointment to the grade of Senior Supply Chain Management Officer, a person must have: -

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Social Sciences, Purchasing, Commerce, Economics or related discipline;
2. Membership of a relevant professional body in good standing;
3. A minimum period of four (4) years relevant cumulative work experience;
4. Proficiency in computer applications; and
5. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Application and Submission 

Interested and qualified candidates are advised to access the detailed descriptions of the job requirements, the application guidelines and job application form on Authority’s website https://www.aca.go.ke.

Suitably qualified candidates should apply in confidence using the Job Application Form indicating the job reference number on the Job Application Form and on the envelope. Applicants should attach a covering letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and National Identity Card.

All applications should be addressed to and received by the undersigned in hard copy not later than 21^st February, 2023 at 5.00 p.m. East African Time.

Executive Director
Anti-Counterfeit Authority
3^rd Floor, National Water Plaza
Dunga Road, Industrial Area
P.O. Box 47771-00100
NAIROBI

Important Information to Note

1. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
2. ACA Does not charge any fees in the recruitment process.
3. Anti-Counterfeit Authority is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women, youth, minorities, marginalized and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
4. Late applications and soft copy applications shall NOT be considered.
5. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
6. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to prove their compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by obtaining and presenting the following clearance certificates:

• 1. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
  2. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
  3. Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI);
  4. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
  5. Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).