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Job Requirements

We are seeking a Manager, Procurement who will lead the Procurement team to provide cost-efficient, timely and best-in-class infrastructural support and solutions that will enable the team to deliver excellent results to internal and external customers.

Key competencies required for this role include:

• Own the vision: Builds engagement and enthusiasm by uniting the team with a compelling sense of purpose and a clear direction that everyone can relate to
• Connect to the customer: Consistently anchors the team’s work to customer needs in order to shift day-to-day focus to a service orientation
• Communicate effectively: Builds shared understanding for team and stakeholders by simplifying complex ideas, listening to other’s viewpoints, and adjusting communication style accordingly
• Collaborate to Influence: Proactively connects with cross-functional teams to achieve results and makes a compelling case to move others to act through data and subject matter expertise
• Set standards and takes accountability: Builds a culture focused on creating business impact by translating the team’s strategy into clearly defined performance standards tracked consistently to ensure the team is moving in the right direction
• Develop talent: Promotes a culture of feedback, delegation, autonomy and support to build a safe place for contributors to learn and perform their best work
• Foster a growth mindset: Builds a culture focused on the team’s overall development by consistently working with contributors to assess skill gaps and helping them build their growth paths
• Build an empowered self: Role models by actively seeking feedback from others and looking for new ways to grow and be challenged

Job Description

Developing sound, cost-effective strategies for the goods or services  used in the business Evaluating spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance service delivery Identify potential suppliers based on project requirements Conducting cost analysis and setting benchmarks for improvement Negotiate contracts, terms and deadlines with vendors and suppliers Monitor and update relevant departments regarding price fluctuations of goods and vendor pricing Process purchase orders to acquire goods Work closely with the legal department to ensure contract terms are favourable to the company Attend meetings with the legal team, engineering team, vendors and suppliers

Qualifications & Characteristics

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or relevant field
• At least seven years of relevant work experience
• Proven experience working in the operations field
• Experience in project management and data analysis, tools (excel, google sheets) and reporting is a plus
• Proficient in G-Suite tools (docs, slides, sheets, etc.)
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Knowledgeable on request management tools (Zendesk etc.)
• Experience working on global teams in a fast-paced environment

Overall purpose of the role

The Supply Chain Coordinator is part of the regional support team and provides support to the country operations via help-desk services, training & advice, compliance control, and support, transactional procurement, support the technical assessment during recruitment of Supply Chain staff in the country offices, and derogation management. The incumbent will enhance the capabilities of the Regional Supply Chain administration.

Key responsibilities

Coordination

• Contributes to the daily operation with comprehensive knowledge in logistics and procurement.
• Lead the coordination with the programme staff to ensure logistics & procurement involvement in the whole programme cycle.
• Ensure that all logistics & procurement specific DRC/donors’ rules and policies are understood and respected.
• Responsibility for assigned operational budgetary lines within programmes.
• Technical support

Procurement

• Ensure that procurement policies and procedures are rigorously followed.
• Procurement of all goods and services
• Establish and follow up annual procurement plans.
• Track all orders, purchases and deliveries.
• Oversight of all purchase and service contract to ensure DRC's interests are protected.
• Optimize all logistics operations to increase cost effectiveness including setting up longer term supply contracts.
• Ensure DRC supplier due diligence is effective.

Logistics

• Fleet: management of rental and owned vehicles, generators, speed boats & motorbikes (in line with DRC guidelines)
• Transport: management of all transportation of goods and people (via road, river, air) to-from areas of operations and-or other DRC offices
• Asset: registration, maintenance, repairs-maintenance & disposal of DRC assets accordingly to donors’ rule and policies (in line with DRC guidelines)
• Warehouse: manage the DRC warehouse and stores (in line with DRC guidelines)
• Premises: health and safety, contract management and repairs/maintenance at DRC premises

About you

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

Experience and technical competencies:

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Purchasing and Supplies. Diploma Level preferable from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).
• Member of relevant institute of supply chain management or any other relevant body
• With at least 6 years' work experience in relevant field INGO or other agencies experience in Supply Chain management
• Good knowledge ERP Supply Chain software’s Systems is mandatory.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of international humanitarian and development systems, institutions and donor’s programs (including GFFO, EU, ECHO, DFID and OFDA), and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices
• Excellent communication, analytical and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations between programs & support.
• Proven commitment to accountable practices
• Knowledge of working in challenging environments
• High integrity, pro-active, stable, robust character and a good team-player
• Ability to travel regularly within the region – including in conflict affected areas.
• Excellent Communication skills in English required.

The role holder is responsible for strategizing to find cost-effective deals and suppliers and managing Sanku-PHC KE Ltd.’s purchasing of products and services. S/he is also responsible for cutting procurement expenses ensuring quality control and adhering to the Sanku-PHC KE Ltd.’s policies and procedures also plays a key role in the Tendering processes and other procurement and evaluation processes:-

• Develop, implement, and maintain a procurement management framework to support the strategic direction of Sanku-PHC KE Ltd whilst ensuring it is operating in accordance with the Kenya laws and Sanku policies.
• Provide high level advice and services to Senior Management and the rest of the staff in relation to procurement and supply contracting activities.
• Oversee significant procurement projects by taking responsibility for significant purchase plans, tender development, tender management, evaluation advice, contract negotiations and drafting, development of contract management frameworks and assistance with contract dispute mediation.
• Develop and continually strengthen relationships with internal and external key clients/stakeholders.
• Monitor marketplace changes and other contemporary issues as they relate to procurement to keep abreast of developments that will affect the significant purchases.
• Develop Sanku-PHC KE Ltd procurement plan and assist in delivery of associated strategies.
• Develop procurement systems, procedures and guidelines for the procurement entity and advise on the administration of all contractual arrangements and amendments to enable timely forward transition to departments and users.
• Manage Tender process, analyse information, negotiate, and make recommendations to the Management  regarding the awarding of tenders and contracts.

Role Profile

Manage the frontline fulfilment process in the market as part of delivering its overall operational objectives. You will be responsible for the day-to-day warehousing and dispatch operations for the market to ensure the company's targets and objectives on inventory and order fulfilment processes are met. Guarantee operational processes and standards are followed and oversee all housekeeping standards while driving continuous improvement at the market level.

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

• Inbound outbound Management: Responsible for both inbound and outbound operations of the market. Assure on-time in full deliveries as the set company targets and assure the defined warehousing and dispatch costs are maintained per set targets. Ensure customer orders are fulfilled in a timely, precise manner including management of customer returns per the agreed standards.
• Inventory Management: Deliver 100% Inventory Accuracy while working with the defined stakeholders to minimize stock-outs and damages while driving proper stock handling to minimize losses in damages.
• Operational Excellence: Lead identification and closure of Continuous Improvement Initiatives within the framework of Lean Principles within the warehouse. Execute all operations activities such as stock taking, physical inventory count, inventory accuracy in allocation, consumption levels and order fulfilment. Actively engage in route planning and delivery schedules to ensure all deliveries and completed within the allocated delivery windows.
• People Management:Coach and manage associates (from third-party providers) to deliver shared objectives. Ensure the completion of daily tasks and responsibilities; resolve issues preventing the completion of tasks. Build a team philosophy and cultivate a team atmosphere by working with the team to achieve the company's targets and objectives. Train new employees in company policies and procedures, as well as product knowledge. Inculcate the company culture among team members and third-party partners and providers.
• Compliance:Assure compliance to Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety and any identified requirements; compliance to all laid down Fulfilment SOPs and associated business processes.
• Reporting:Develop and present reports on inventory accuracy, order fulfilment, transport costs for the market, and order cancellation among other key aspects in warehousing & dispatch.

 Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management (warehousing & dispatch) in a busy-paced environment with at least 2 years experience in a Supervisory role;
• Bachelor’s degree (or Diploma with at least 3 years demonstrated progressive career growth) in Sciences, Engineering, Computing, Economics, Accounting and Analytics;
• Professional qualifications will be an added advantage;
• Knowledge of inventory and supply chain management;
• Tech Savvy and proficiency in warehousing systems, data entry software/systems, and computer systems including Microsoft Suite;
• Membership in an appropriate professional body is an added advantage;
• Physical stamina, ability to work long hours on one’s feet; 
• Excellent organization and efficient time-management skills;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure;
• Experience in an FMCG or Retail background is preferred;
• Demonstrated experience handling route planning and mapping to yield maximum returns
• An open-minded professional who pays keen attention to detail.
• At home with numbers and frameworks. Strong numerical, data and root cause analysis skills;
• Calm under pressure; able to prioritize multiple competing demands.
• A people person who's passionate about coaching diverse functional frontline team members to deliver stretch targets.
• Always learning; passionate about lean thinking and principles.

 Competencies;

• Operational Excellence;
• Analytical Mindset;
• Problem Solving;
• Attention to Detail;
• People Management;
• Tech Savvy.

Apply by: March 24, 2023

How will you accomplish this?

As the Principal Technical Advisor you will be expected to carry out the following:

• Lead the development and/or review of technical approaches and strategies for strengthening commodity security and supply chain management systems.
• Provide technical assistance to design and implement supply chain management and logistics interventions, which may involve work in commodity security, quantification and forecasting, supply planning, procurement, inventory management, warehouse management, distribution and transport, and logistics management information systems and logistics system performance monitoring.
• Regularly report on MTaPS supply chain management initiatives in accordance with the M&E plan, objectives, and USAID intermediate results. Support implementation of the MTaPS M&E strategy in collaboration with the Performance M&E Specialist.
• Develop and review operations research protocols and facilitate multicountry studies on common technical areas; facilitate sharing of technical approaches and best practices across MTaPS countries.
• Plan, organize, and conduct training courses covering supply chain technical areas for external audiences and MTaPS staff.
• In collaboration with the Pharmaceutical Management Information Systems team, the PTA shall guide the development and implementation of appropriate electronic and/or paper-based tools, and appropriate management information systems to facilitate evidence based decision making in pharmaceutical management and system strengthening interventions.
• Maintain liaison with USAID, international organizations, donor agencies, foundations, universities, and voluntary organizations; seek opportunities for dissemination of lessons learned, research, publications, and other development and communications activities.

What do you need to apply?

MSH employs people of passion, we seek those individuals who dream of a better world. We look for professionals who combine experience, local knowledge, and an understanding of international best practices.

Education:

A post-graduate degree in a supply chain management, business administration, or a health-related field with specialized training and/or experience relating to supply chain management required; a physician, nurse or pharmacist qualification preferred.

Experience:

Required:

• A minimum of 8 years relevant experience in commodity security, supply chain management, and health care logistics systems development and strengthening in developing country context, including demonstrated expertise in forecasting and quantification, procurement management systems, storage and distribution, transportation, LMIS, governance and organizational systems for supply chain management.
• Or a bachelor’s degree with at least 12 years’ relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in international public health with experience in supply chain management and systems strengthening strongly preferred, particularly those related to the implementation of reproductive health, MCH, HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB prevention, care, and treatment programs in developing countries.
• Interest in and experience managing and supervising technical staff.
• Experience with public health programs supported by donors such as USAID and multinational agencies such as WHO and World Bank preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A dynamic leader able to meet project goals, convey learnings, entice stakeholder engagement, and be an active contributor to overall project success.
• Demonstrated competence in assessing priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills in English are essential.
• Demonstrated experience working in/with low- and middle-income countries at country and regional levels.
• Fluency in English is required. Fluency in French and Portuguese preferred.

The Regional Chief of Supply and Procurement advises and provides guidance, oversight, and direction to the Regional Office and all County Offices within Eastern and Southern Africa Region on supply chain issues, including procurement services, through direct support, capacity building, development of the supply community, and strategic promotion of supply-program integration in support of the Country Programme.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

Technical Assistance and Oversight

• Provide leadership, technical advice, logistical support, oversight, and guidance on the application of procurement, supply chain, and procurement services procedures, regulations, systems and strategies, and best practices for the management and improvement of the supply chain in ESAR countries. Promote knowledge of and compliance with supply procedures.
• Track and monitor all COs key performance indicators and provide support for improvements.
• Conduct supply function management oversight and peer reviews and/or follow-up on audit observations to assist in the improvement of supply procedures and practices in ESAR Country Offices.
• Support Country Offices to identify, define and determine innovative supply solutions for children, such as the use of procurement services; supply financing solutions; local market development; supply chain digitalization, private sector engagement, market shaping, and support for innovation in product development.
• Conduct analysis of supply spending and related procurement strategies, run initiatives to ensure local market development where possible and appropriate.
• Support HR in supply competency analysis and propose appropriate staffing strategies to address gaps, in particular training new supply professionals and encouraging on the job training designed to improve the operational performance and efficiency of personnel. Assist and support the recruitment of supply and logistics staff in ESAR.
• Support the RMT and standing committees meetings as and when necessary to identify supply trends and requirements.
• Provide support to COs to comply with sustainable procurement objectives including conducting inclusive procurement, ensuring disability and gender inclusive considerations.

 Emergency preparedness and response

• Ensure CO preparedness efforts include required Supply and Logistics components being put in place, including emergency preparedness strategy and supply plans, relevant service and goods LTA’s established contingency stocks are maintained where required, and in-country logistics arrangements established. Explore possible supply sources from within the region to support sustainable procurement initiative.
• Ensure strong coordination between CO, RO, and SD and inter UN Agencies collaborations, including for the mobilization of human and financial resources.
• For L3 and L2 level emergencies, provide direct operational support to facilitate procurement of emergency supplies, regional and in-country logistics and manage sub-regional response where multi-CO efforts are required. Ensure response plans are aligned with the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action (CCC).
• Monitoring of supply and logistics response and providing oversight for at-scale delivery modalities. 
• Support COs to put in place private sector partnerships and CBO/CSO agreements in support of the emergency response.

Support systems strengthening of national supply chain systems

• Provide technical assistance to country offices to support systems strengthening of the government supply chain systems.  
• Implement capacity-building initiatives in an efficient and effective supply chain for children, in close collaboration with programme sections. Support supply component of Health System & Nutrition Strengthening (HSS) and integration.
• Provide technical assistance and support for the humanitarian-development continuum.
• Liaise and work with all stakeholders especially WHO and donors to support/strengthen Government’s institutions such as the National Medicines and Control Authorities/NRAs etc in the region to ensure that children have timely access to quality and cost-effective life-saving supplies. Liaise with key stakeholders to advocate, promote and strengthen manufacturing base to facilitate local and regional procurement in contribution to the UNSDGs and UN Sustainability Strategy.
• Support COs to resolve complex supply operational issues in supply chain problem areas including construction projects, disability inclusion, ethical challenges etc. Promote knowledge of and compliance with supply procedures.

Capacity building of supply community in the region

• In collaboration with Supply Division, develop training modules and guidelines for supply and logistics staff and as appropriate, facilitate country training courses for Country Offices, national counterparts, and UN, and NGO partners. Strengthen regional and inter-regional professional networks.
• Establish a strong regional supply community and build the capacity of COs supply capacity to implement the global supply function strategies and regulatory framework.
• Build staff capacity to carryout procurement activities in support of the attainment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, UNICEF Strategic goals among others. and UN Disability Inclusion strategy.

Collaboration and Partnership with internal and External Stakeholders

• Promote the work of UN Inter Agencies collaboration, partnership and ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the Regional Logistics Working Group effectively to support the UN Cooperation Framework.
• Support COs to build strong supply-programme integration and promote effective partnership and collaboration with all sectors in the delivery of results for children.
• Ensure close working relationship with key external stakeholders like the Africa CDC, Rwanda Supply Chain Centre of excellence, and Governments and sub regional bodies like SADC

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Business Administration, Management or related field.
• A minimum of ten of relevant professional experience in supply, procurement, shipping and logistics activities, preferably with UNICEF or an international/government/commercial organization some of which should be in a senior management capacity.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

QUALIFICATION

• Degree in procurement/logistics
• Basic knowledge in procurement processes including international logistics
• Proficiency in excel and PowerPoint

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the management and track buy-in activity implementation progress by personnel, consultants and subcontractors, ensure it adheres to the approved workplan and deliverable schedule, and troubleshoot deviations with supervision of an Activity Manager;
• Support development and review of technical deliverables and contribute to subsequent learning;
• Support on all matters related to the buy-in, including but not limited to contractual, operational, MEL, reporting, and financial matters;
• Support the development of calls for applications/proposals and all related solicitation documentation; work with the Technical team to integrate technical guidance and requirements.
• Under supervision of the Activity Manager and relevant grants and procurement personnel, provide procedures and policy guidance and interpretation for program staff as well as grantees and subcontractors to ensure adherence to the Activity policies.
• Assist the grants and procurement teams in chairing technical evaluation committees and recording committee member evaluations and feedback.
• Assist the review and analysis of proposal budgets to ensure the costs are allowable, allocable, reasonable and consistent.
• Assist the grants and procurement teams in carrying out pre-award responsibility determination of prospective grantees.
• Provide background information to the grants and procurement teams in preparation of negotiation memos for submission to USAID; supporting the development of first drafts.
• Assist to review grant/subcontract invoices and grant financial reports for accuracy and eligibility.
• Prepare grant/subcontract modifications.
• Provide assistance to grantees and subcontractors in areas of submitting proposals, achieving and maintaining compliance with USAID regulations, reporting, and other areas in which partners may require support.
• Ensure assigned buy-in activities are managed in accordance with USAID regulations and DAI Procurement policies;
• Liaise with implementing parties to ensure proper MEL data capture and data quality to contribute to overall ATI project MEL reporting; and
• In tandem with relevant technical staff, generate buy-in scopes of work and budgets as needed
• As needed, support the project’s procurement and operational staff in administrative and operational needs
• Coordinate and schedule travel for project staff and consultants
• Travel to regional offices as required
• Carry out any other tasks as requested by the Activity Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• B.A. Degree and 7+ years experience
• Familiarity with USAID rules and regulations regarding project management, including project inventory, disposition, and operational procurement
• Ability to identify time sensitive demands & inquiries and respond effectively
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls and audit processes (e.g. procurement, local subcontract agreements, etc.)
• Demonstrated report writing skills in English is required.
• An articulate individual who possesses excellent communications and personnel management skills and who can relate to people at all levels of an organization
• An extremely well organized and self-directed individual with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus

TechnoServe seeks a driver to provide administrative and logistical support to the program and  assist in setting up field visits and engagements with stakeholders. Reporting to the Project director, they will work closely to ensure the program achieves its objectives.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Run official driving errands as instructed by the
• Ensuring the mileage log-book is closed after every
• Ensuring that the speed limited as demanded by the Government is adhered
• Taking vehicles for servicing when they are due.
• Reporting the expiry of insurance covers to the Administrative
• Support in Setting up field visits and engagements with stakeholders.
• Understand the informal market dynamics in Kenya and Regionally.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Program Director or

Motor Vehicle Maintenance

• Maintaining the vehicles internal and external environment by ensuring basic repairs are carried out when
• Reporting any defects of the motor vehicle to the Administrative
• Maintain a maintenance book for recording of
• Developing a repair and maintenance schedule for the

Health and Safety

• Adhering to all traffic rules when
• Ensuring any accident involving a TechnoServe vehicle is immediately reported to the Administrative Assistant.
• Carrying out daily health and safety checks by ensuring that the vehicle has safety belts, fire extinguishers and first aid boxes which are in proper working

General duties

• Performing basic administrative support

Minimum Skills and Experience required

• At least a Form 4 Level of Education
• Valid Driving Licence free from endorsement
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Police Department indicating non-criminal record
• Minimum of 5 years continuous driving experience

Competencies

• Geographical knowledge of where TechnoServe has offices in the
• Proven ability to work on own initiative and work as part of a
• Good communication skills both written and
• Good knowledge of the Country’s Traffic Rules and
• Basic knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Mechanics (General and Wiring) for General
• Basic knowledge of First

Position Description

RTI anticipates staffing the position of a driver for the Project Western Kenya Sanitation Project.The main objective for the position is to drive project vehicle.

Responsibilities of the project driver include but not limited to:

• Operate Western Kenya Sanitation Project vehicles as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain vehicle log-sheets in accordance with Western Kenya Sanitation Project policies/regulations.
• Check the vehicle conditions after each trip/routinely – report needs and problems to logistics team.
• Adhere to all safety and communication protocols as advised by Western Kenya Sanitation Project and supervisor.
• Responsible for the safekeeping of all vehicle equipment, tools, first aid kits, spares etc.
• Keep the vehicle ready, clean and on standby – ready for use always.
• Assist, as required, with logistics in the office daily workloads.
• Cooperate and be of assistance to staff and visitors – assist in troubleshooting potential problems during daily business.
• Report all maintenance needs of the vehicle to transport management on a regular basis.
• Undertake field assignments as assigned.
• Responsible for preparing and submitting monthly vehicle fuel and maintenance reports to the logistics focal point.
• Adherence to all Western Kenya Sanitation Project policies and procedures as outlined in Western Kenya Sanitation Project policies and procedure manuals.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Western Kenya Sanitation Project and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in country of operation.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

• A minimum of one year’s relevant experience with valid Kenya driver’s license.
• Proof of good driving record
• Previous work in the Not-for-Profit sector and familiarity with rural terrain preferred.
• Experience in logistics support is an added advantage.
• Oral and written English and Kiswahili language fluency is necessary.
• Candidates from the local county locations preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and certificate of good conduct
• At least 3 years driving experience with an INGO.
• Experience operating manual 4x4 vehicles.
• Experience working in and thorough knowledge of Western Counties is a desired.
• Knowledge of routes, project areas, the NGO and diplomatic community is required.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Procurement Officer will be responsible for evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that approved products and services are cost-efficient and of high quality. The person will ensure all vendor contracts meet the USAID requirements.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the project team in the  development of the Master Procurement Plan and contribute to regular updates of the plan in reference to annual project work plans.
• Support the Finance and Administration Manager in the development of vendor prequalification exercise, solicitation documents, evaluation templates, managing responses, and evaluation preparation for vendor selection.
• Maintain the documentation of all procurement processes.
• Solicitation of quotations from vendors for the procurement of goods and services as per Strathmore University Procurement policies and  USG guidelines.
• Conduct market research pertaining to prevailing market prices of products and services.
• Prepare quotation matrix for review and approval by the Program Finance and Administration Manager and Deputy Chief of Party.
• Ensure best procurement practices are observed at all times e.g., all certifications regarding conflict of interest and disclosure of relationships in procurement processes.
• Perform vendor checks for the exclusion list of parties through SAM.g,ov, OFAC and UN sanctions list.
• Support the Subcontracts Manager in ensuring all procurements are allowable and not restricted or prohibited under the USAID regulations.
• Conduct vendor appraisals and document any performance concerning decision- making.
• Maintain a systematic filing system of both hard and electronic copies of all procurements and subcontracts procured by the project.
• Support audits and reviews through availing of requested documentation when needed.
• Assist the Finance team to resolve audit issues related to procurement as needed.
• Review and provide recommendations to strengthen procurement policies and procedures.
• Manage the project’s property inventory, covering both non-expendable and expendable items, and ensure all assets are properly accounted at all times.
• Maintain and update complete inventory records.
• Perform any other tasks as may be assigned by the Finance and Administration Manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement or Finance and Accounting is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience handling procurement-related functions.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively handle multiple concurrent procurements.
• Demonstrate good customer relations (both internally & externally).
• Professional fluency in written and spoken English.

Method of Application

If you are interested in the position and have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please forward an application letter together with a copy of your updated resume quoting the position, KSBDC’ to the People and Culture Manager, Strathmore University Business School, on careerssbs@strathmore.edu by end of the day (5.30 pm) Wednesday, 22nd March 2023.

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture that builds healthy, prosperous communities by making hygienic sanitation accessible and affordable in Africa’s urban informal settlements. Our systems-based approach to solving the sanitation crisis involves five key steps: we build a dense network of franchised micro-entrepreneurs, who operate low-cost, high-quality waterless sanitation facilities – called Fresh Life Toilets. We provide critical support services – such as access to finance, business analytics, training, and marketing. We collect the waste regularly and safely remove it from the community. We convert the waste into valuable end products, such as organic fertilizer, insect-based animal feed, and renewable energy. Finally, we sell the end products to Kenyan farms under the brand name Farm Star.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Track key daily, weekly, and monthly logistics metrics – (Fuel consumption, Labor utilization, Maintenance, Coverage costs, etc) with respect to the agreed budget.
• Work with the Fleet Supervisor to ensure that set lead times/ TATs are adhered to and tracked on the established platforms.
• Participate in the daily scrum meeting and address assigned corrective actions and maintain a CAPA resolution rate >90% for immediate corrective actions
• Collaborate with the Supervisors (ICS) to streamline consolidation, bin and collection schedules to eliminate lean waste.
• Preparation of Service Received Notes (SRNs) and updating them on the established platforms.
• Conduct vendor Accounts reconciliation based on the amounts paid vs owed.
• Work closely with  indirect reports (drivers & turn boys)  to understand and ensure their day-to-day challenges are resolved e.g.  route challenges, collection schedules, etc
• Participate in the development, resolution, and implementation of short-term and medium-term corrective and preventive action.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline
• Experience in statistics or related certification (stats) will be an added advantage
• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the logistics industry
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

(MCPSB/03/2023/101)

Duties and Responsibilities

• driving the assigned vehicle
• carrying out routine checks on the vehicle's cooling, oil, electrical, tyre pressure and brake systems, etc.
• detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the vehicle systems; maintenance of work ticket(s) for vehicle(s) assigned
• ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road
• overseeing safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and
• maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle(s) 
• In addition, the officer may be required to supervise and guide staff in a small transport unit.

Requirements for Appointment 

• For appointment to this grade, an officer must;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• passed Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers;
• a valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) the officer is required to drive;
• Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• attended a Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week within every three (3) years at Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
• a valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police;vii.) attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution; 

(MCPSB/03/2023/102)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiating policy review on procedures, rules and regulations
• Ensuring preparation of procurement plans in the Ministries/Departments
• Operationalization of e-government procurement strategies and inventory management
• Advising on outsourcing of the procurement and disposal function and other goods and services
• Participating in development and preparation of specific 
• Ministerial/Departmental procurement and inventory manuals
• Developing and renewing performance targets and agreements
• Participating in project design and implementation
• Designing of training programmes for Supply Chain Management personnel

Requirements for Appointment

• For appointment to this grade, an officer shall be a member of a recognized Purchasing and Supplies Management professional body and must have: -
• Served in the grade of Deputy Director, Supply Chain management Services or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years
• Diploma in Purchasing in and Supply Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following:- Purchasing and Supply Management or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
• A Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Purchasing and Supply 
• Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Law or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution