Procurement Expert

Required Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or a closely related field. Professional certification, such as Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply certification or equivalent, is highly desirable.
  

Professional Experience

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in procurement is Mandatory.
  
• Proven experience implementing procurement processes under KfW and/or EU-funded projects is Mandatory.
  
• Strong experience preparing procurement documentation and managing tender processes.
  
• Experience in complex or fragile environments is highly desirable.
  
• Experience supporting private sector or SME-related programs is an added advantage.
  

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of international donor procurement procedures.
  
• Excellent contract management and procurement documentation skills.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
  
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  

Language Requirements

• Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory.
  

Interested candidates are invited to submit:

• A detailed CV clearly demonstrating KfW and/or EU procurement experience
  
• Evidence of full fluency in Arabic and English
  
• Information confirming availability for full-time residence in Nairobi
  

Applications should be submitted to the Email provided and cc stephen.kasera@dt-global.com. with the subject line: “Procurement Expert”

• Manage and support procurement and tender processes in accordance with KfW and EU procurement regulations.
  
• Prepare and review procurement plans, Terms of Reference (ToRs), tender dossiers, and evaluation frameworks.
  
• Support the full tender cycle, including clarifications, evaluations, and documentation of procurement decisions.
  
• Ensure complete and auditable procurement records in line with donor compliance requirements.
  
• Provide procurement-related inputs to donor reporting and audits.
  
• Deliver procurement onboarding and training sessions for programme partners and investees.
  
• Provide hands-on guidance and knowledge transfer on procurement governance and procedures