Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development- KICD
Governmental
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, KICD GRADE 4
Description
(i) Lead the development, implementation and review of the Institute’s supply chain
management policies, strategies, plans, regulations, procedures, standards and guidelines
in accordance with applicable laws and Government requirements.
(ii) Coordinate institutional procurement and asset disposal planning, including identification
and consolidation of user requirements, preparation of procurement and disposal plans,
budgets and implementation schedules.
(iii) Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, including requisitioning, sourcing,
tendering, evaluation, negotiation, award and contracting, ensuring transparency,
competitiveness, value for money and compliance with approved plans and procedures.
(iv) Provide professional and technical advice on complex and strategically significant
procurements, contract negotiations, professional opinions and other supply chain
management matters.
(v) Oversee supplier and contract management, including supplier evaluation and
performance monitoring, contract administration, updating of procurement and contract
information in prescribed Government portals and institutional platforms, and addressing
performance issues.
(vi) Coordinate inspection, verification and acceptance of goods, works and services, and
ensure completeness and compliance of supporting documentation for payment
processing.
(vii) Ensure compliance with applicable procurement legislation, quality standards, ethical
requirements, internal controls and principles of transparency, accountability, fairness
and value for money throughout the supply chain cycle.
(viii) Oversee asset disposal and Board of Survey processes to ensure proper identification,
verification, valuation, disposal and accountability of obsolete, surplus and unserviceable
assets.
(ix) Coordinate preparation of procurement-related Board and Committee papers, reports
and responses to issues raised by the Board, Management, audit and regulatory bodies,
and participate in relevant governance committee meetings.
(x) Monitor and evaluate supply chain performance, identify risks and compliance gaps, and
implement measures to improve efficiency, accountability, risk management and service
delivery.
(xi) Provide leadership, supervision, mentorship and capacity building to supply chain
management staff and promote professionalism, integrity and adherence to established
standards.
(xii) Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director,
Corporate Services or Chief Executive Officer in furtherance of the Institute’s mandate.Start hiring with Fuzu
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