Kenya Tourist Board is a State Corporation whose mandate is to market Kenya as a preferred tourist destination both locally and internationally.
We seek to fill the following positions which require qualified and dedicated Kenyans. The positions call for high-level maturity and ability to effectively interact and operate at Board level.
Procurement Manager - One (1) Post
Purpose: To spearhead the development and implementation of procurement policies, strategies and systems to ensure value for money in all procurement processes within the Board.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the Board's procurement policies and systems to ensure value for money.
- Co-ordinate the development of the Board's Annual Procurement and Disposal plans in line with the procurement and Disposal Act 2005, and its regulations.
- Ensure the Board's procurement and disposals are conducted in accordance with the Law.
- Assist departmental Heads to prepare departmental procurement plans.
- Develop and implement a policy on promoting SMEs to participate in Board's procurement activities in line with the Act 2005.
- To be the secretary of KTB's Tender Committee.
- Advice the Board on all procurement and disposal issues.
- Ensure maximum use of the Board's ICT capacity in procurement.
- To mentor procurement staff.
- Be a holder of Bachelor's Degree in Procurement or Supply & Chain management or related Social Sciences plus professional qualification in Procurement. A Masters in Procurement is an added advantage
- Knowledge of computerized procurement systems and of the Procurement Disposal Act 2005
- A strategic and analytical thinker and planner
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Excellent team leader willing to share knowledge with others for the benefit of Kenya Tourist Board
- Member of a recognized professional procurement and/or supply management body
- Possess 5-8 years experience in a busy procurement environment which 3 years should be at senior management level
- Age: 30 -45 years
- Reports to the Managing Director
- Works closely with all Heads of Department and Senior Managers
Purpose: To implement KTB's Procurement Policy and ensure timely delivery of goods, services and works to the Board.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the Board's Annual Procurement Plans.
- Work with departmental Heads and Senior Managers to develop departmental procurement plans.
- Ensure procurement user departments adhere to plans and are in line with Budgets.
- Initiate and facilitate procurement processes to ensure timely delivery of goods, works and services.
- Ensure all procurement and disposals are conducted fairly, transparently and in accordance within the existing Law.
- Work with the Procurement Manager to maximize the use of the Board's ICT infrastructure in procurement for maximum benefits to the Board.
- Prepare LPO's/LSO and manage contracts.
- Be a holder of Bachelor's Degree in Procurement or Supply & Chain management or related Social Sciences plus professional qualification in Procurement.
- Knowledge of computerized procurement systems and of the Procurement and Disposal Act 2005
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills Member of a recognized professional procurement and/or supply management body Possess 5 years experience in a busy organization
- Age: 30 -40 years
- Reports to the Procurement Manager
The successful candidates will be given an attractive remuneration and benefits package. The positions will be on Permanent and Pensionable terms with Performance Targets.
Send your application with detailed CV indicating your current position, qualification, working experience, current remuneration, copies of qualifications, names of at least three (3) professional referees and day time telephone number to the following address on or before 9th April 2009:
The Managing Director
Kenya Tourist Board
P. O. Box 30630 - 00100
Nairobi
We thank all candidates for showing their interest in our organization; however only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification.
