Vacancy title:
Principal Supply Chain Management Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Management,Business Operations,Transportation & Logistics,Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Kenya Rural Roads Authority

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, January 13 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Descriptions

Job Descriptions at this level will entail:

• Monitoring the implementation of supply chain management policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Carrying out internal monitoring and evaluation of stores usage
• Assessing the performance of suppliers and contractors
• Managing inventory and stock control
• Preparing Board of Survey meetings for disposal of stores
• Opening, evaluating, and recommending the awarding of tenders
• Following up on payment of suppliers of goods and services
• Coordinating disposal of stores and equipment
• Conducting procurement market research

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• A cumulative service period of nine (9) years of relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Senior Supply Chain Management Officer or an equivalent position
• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:
  • Supply Chain Management and Logistics
  • Purchasing and Supplies Management
  • Procurement and Supplies Management
  • Procurement
  • Commerce (Supplies Management option)
  • Business Administration (Supplies Management option)
  • Or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• A Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Membership of the Kenya Institute of Supply Management (KISM) and in good standing
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Details of the job description and requirements are provided on our website www.kerra.go.ke.

Successful candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of Leadership and Integrity set out in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and shall be required to present the following documents before the offer letter.

• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (TCC);
• Certificate of clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI);
• Dully filled and stamped Self-Declaration/Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
• Clearance certificate from approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 108

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Interested applicants should send their dully signed application letter, updated curriculum vitae indicating names of at least three (3) professional referees, copies of academic certificates, professional certificates and the national identity card, with the job title and job reference as the subject , on or before 13th January, 2026.

Details of the job description and requirements are provided on our website www.kerra.go.ke.

All applications should be submitted ONLINE and the letter indicating the specific position and reference number should be addressed to:

The Director General,
Kenya Rural Roads Authority,
P.O Box 48151-00100,
Nairobi-Kenya.

Successful candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of Leadership and Integrity set out in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and shall be required to present the following documents before the offer letter.

• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (TCC);
• Certificate of clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI);
• Dully filled and stamped Self-Declaration/Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
• Clearance certificate from approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

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