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Assistant Manager, Supply Chain Management
at Women Enterprise Fund in Nairobi
Assistant Manager, Supply Chain Management at Women Enterprise Fund in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
The Women Enterprise Fund is a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency under the Ministry of Gender, Children & Social Development. The Fund was established under the Government Financial Management (Women Enterprise Fund) Regulations in 2007. It is a flagship project under the social pillar in Vision 2030. The Fund’s vision is “to socially and economically empower Kenyan women entrepreneurs for economic development”, and her mission is “to mobilize resources and offer access to affordable credit and business support services to women entrepreneurs”. The Fund seeks to recruit dynamic and energetic Kenyans of unquestionable integrity who are passionate and committed to the cause of women empowerment and gender equality, in the following open positions:-
ASSISTANT MANAGER, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (1 POST)
Reporting to the Chief Executive/Director, the Assistant Manager Supply Chain Management will be responsible for all aspects of procurement for the Fund and will head the procurement unit of the Fund. Specific responsibilities will be:
- Initiating policy on procurement
- Reviewing, updating, interpreting and implementing existing procurement policies, regulations and procedures
- Coordinating the preparation of and the implementation of procurement manual
- Conducting market research
- Preparing procurement plans; carrying out internal monitoring and evaluation; assessing and measuring the performance of suppliers and contractors
- Introducing modern inventory management techniques and approaches
- Disposal of unserviceable stores, general welfare, supervising training and development of staff
- Prepare and submit written reports on procurement issues
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Supplies Management option) or bachelors degree in Business Administration or their equivalent qualification from a from a recognized institution
- Masters degree in Supplies Management from a recognized institution
- Served satisfactorily in a comparable position in a reputable organization for at least three years
- Thorough understanding of the National goals, policies and objectives and the ability to relate them to the procurement function
- Shown merit and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results
- Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of Public Procurement and Disposal Act
- Good leadership and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Must be registered with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management
The Fund will offer competitive market rate salary package to successful applicants. Employment will be on contract terms of 3 years, renewable.
Interested candidates are required to submit detailed curriculum vitae accompanied with copies of testimonials and certificates, addressed to:-
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / DIRECTOR
WOMEN ENTERPRISE FUND
P. O. BOX 17126 – 00100
NAIROBI
So as to reach us on or before 27th January, 2012.
The envelopes should clearly indicate the position applied for.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Any canvassing prior to or after the interviews will lead to automatic disqualification.
Women Enterprise Fund is an equal opportunity employer.
“When you empower a woman, you empower a family and a whole nation”.
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