Lake Basin Development Authority Managerial Jobs and Career Opportunities in Kenya
Lake Basin Development Authority is a Regional Development Authority mandated to spearhead Development within the Lake Victoria Basin and its catchment regions, with a view of “fostering sustainable economic development and empowerment of the communities.”
In view of this and as part of fulfilling our Strategic Plan 2008 – 2012, the following positions are open for application from qualified professionals.
Manager, Procurement (Re – Advertised)
He or she will be Reporting to the Managing Director and responsible for:-
* Overseeing the procurement and procedures to ensure these are in line with the Public Procurement and disposals 2005 Act
* Reviewing the usage and expenditure on large expenditure items with a view of identifying areas of cost reductions and/ or service improvement.
* Coordinating and supervising the tendering process including participation in the evaluation of bids for goods and services.
* Investigate and qualify suppliers for prequalification process.
* Monitor market trends and conditions and advise management on competitive pricing
* Managing and processing payments (in liaison with the finance department) to all suppliers under contract to ensure compliance and ability to partner with the Fund
* Reviewing and presenting evaluation reports to the Tender Committee.
* Preparation of Annual Procurement Plans in line with Budgetary Allocations.
* Secretary to the Tender committee.
* Participate in the annual expenditure budgeting process for all shared services and general usage items.
* Undertake routine market intelligence survey on pricing and services.
* Responsible for realization of Departmental performance contract targets and general performance management
Professional Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting option)/ Economics/Business Administration or Equivalent.
* Must possess Post graduate qualification in Procurement and/or Supplies Management.
* A master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
* Must be a member of professional body i.e. KISM or CIPS.
* Must be computer literate.
Relevant Experience & Skills:
* At least 5 years in senior management.
* Excellent knowledge of the procurement Act & regulations.
* Good managerial, decision making and supervisory skills, high analytical and problem solving skills.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills. Must be computer literate
Personal Attributes:
* Ability to work under pressure and deliver within deadlines.
To apply for any of the above positions, you must have high level of integrity, honesty and confidentiality.
These positions come with competitive salary packages.
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their applications quoting the job reference on the envelope, accompanied by a detailed CV with three referees and day time telephone contacts, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials, to reach the undersigned on or before Monday 6th December 2010
The Managing Director,
Lake Basin Development Authority
P.O. Box 1516-40100,
Kisumu
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