Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Vision: To be the leading insurance industry regulator. Mission: To effectively regulate, supervise, develop the insurance industry and protect insurance beneficiaries. Core Values: (i)Accountability: -We exercise prudence in use of public resources entrusted to IRA. (ii)Team Spirit: -We work effectively with others across functional lines to a... Read more about this company

Responsibilities or duties

Developing, implementing and reviewing supply chain management policies, standards, strategies, guidelines. Organizing Supplier Sensitization Forums for Youths, Women, PWDS and small and micro-enterprises to facilitate compliance to 30% Access to Government Procurement Opportunities as Article 227 and Article 55 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and PPDA, 2015. Preparing and implementing the Authority’s procurement plan in order to realize its objectives. Preparing, publishing and inviting tenders, proposals and quotations in line with procurement procedures. Preparing and maintaining assets register, transfer and valuation. Receiving and opening tender documents, evaluating tenders, quotations and proposals. Maintaining and publishing registered suppliers list on the Authority’s website and Electronic Government Procurement System (EGPS) in accordance with relevant laws and guidelines. Preparing contract documents in line with the award decision, contract variations and modifications in strict adherence to Sec. 139(1)(b) of the Act and Regulation 132(1). Maintaining reorder levels of stores to facilitate smooth running of the Authority, by replenishing stock in good time. Coordinating the identification of obsolete, unserviceable and surplus stores and equipment for disposal. Reviewing of tender and contract documents before approval. Verifying payment documents for goods and services delivered to the Authority by suppliers. Ensuring satisfactory receipt of goods and provide ability to rapidly deliver goods when requested. Preparing periodic and annual supply chain management reports.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Six (6) years’ Cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Supply Chain Management Officer or in a comparable position. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Procurement Management, Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. OR Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences plus a Diploma in Procurement or Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. Advanced Diploma from Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution. Valid practicing License for supply chain management from the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM). Membership to the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or relevant professional body and in good standing. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution. Proficiency in computer applications. Communication skills Interpersonal skills Analytical skills Report writing skills Presentation skills Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills. Conflict management

Experience needed

Six (6) years’ Cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Supply Chain Management Officer or in a comparable position.

• Developing, implementing and reviewing supply chain management policies, standards, strategies, guidelines.
• Organizing Supplier Sensitization Forums for Youths, Women, PWDS and small and micro-enterprises to facilitate compliance to 30% Access to Government Procurement Opportunities as Article 227 and Article 55 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and PPDA, 2015.
• Preparing and implementing the Authority’s procurement plan in order to realize its objectives.
• Preparing, publishing and inviting tenders, proposals and quotations in line with procurement procedures.
• Preparing and maintaining assets register, transfer and valuation.
• Receiving and opening tender documents, evaluating tenders, quotations and proposals.
• Maintaining and publishing registered suppliers list on the Authority’s website and Electronic Government Procurement System (EGPS) in accordance with relevant laws and guidelines.
• Preparing contract documents in line with the award decision, contract variations and modifications in strict adherence to Sec. 139(1)(b) of the Act and Regulation 132(1).
• Maintaining reorder levels of stores to facilitate smooth running of the Authority, by replenishing stock in good time.
• Coordinating the identification of obsolete, unserviceable and surplus stores and equipment for disposal.
• Reviewing of tender and contract documents before approval.
• Verifying payment documents for goods and services delivered to the Authority by suppliers.
• Ensuring satisfactory receipt of goods and provide ability to rapidly deliver goods when requested.
• Preparing periodic and annual supply chain management reports.

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Report writing skills
• Presentation skills
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills.
• Conflict management

• Six (6) years’ Cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Supply Chain Management Officer or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Procurement Management, Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences plus a Diploma in Procurement or Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Advanced Diploma from Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Valid practicing License for supply chain management from the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
• Membership to the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or relevant professional body and in good standing.
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.