Cashew Nut Senior Purchasing Officer Job Vacancy in Kilifi Kenya

Background: Equatorial Nut Processors is one of the leading edible nut concerns in East Africa. The company’s range of products, for both local and export markets, focuses on three principal nuts – Macadamia, Cashew and Peanuts. 

ENP was founded in 1994, and it has grown over the years to occupy a prominent position in the region’s nut sector. 

Cashew Nuts are grown in Coastal region of Kenya, specifically Kilifi, Kwale and Lamu counties. Kenya has a potential to produce more than 63,000 metric tonnes valued at Sh2 billion. 

However, farmers at the Kenyan coast have neglected tending their cashew trees due to what they consider “exploitation” by middlemen and low productivity of the old orchards due to lack of linkage to markets, input suppliers and financial services to pre-finance production. Farmers therefore are shifting focus to other crops yellow passion fruit, cassava and chillies.

Production of cashew dropped from 8,000MT in 2009/2010 to 5,300MT in 2011/2012 and to 3,800MT as the lowest production in 2013. 

The Cashew Nut sector in Kenya faces the key challenge of low producer (farm gate) prices which has seen farmers cut down some of their trees.  

There have been attempts to return the sector to productivity with the government introducing a policy that banned export of in-shell nuts to promote value addition through processing in the year 2009. 

The few nuts available are shared between Equatorial Nut Processors Ltd, Wonder Nut, Kenya Nut, Jungle Nut and Millenium. 

On average each processor would currently get 760MT but ENP got only 600MT in 2013/2014 season. This is despite the fact that the factory has a capacity of 3000MT.

 Job Context

Title: Senior Purchasing Officer (SPO)
 

Reports to: Senior Procurement Manager & Programmes Manager
 

Based at: Kilifi.

Overall Purpose: To ensure ENP gets enough cashew nuts during the buying season at the coast covering Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu Counties.

Main Job Objectives

• To support the process of registering and organizing cashew farmers.
• To link farmers to key service providers (training, finance, insurance, TSPs etc)
• Coordinating purchasing, drying and delivery of cashew nuts

Main Activities/Key tasks

• To develop annual work plans and prepare budgets for cashew field teams
• To manage the cashew field officers’ activities
• To train the cashew field officers and agents
• To regularly produce project reports and forward the same to the Programmes Manager
• To train the cashew suppliers/farmers through 3rd party actors like input suppliers and agents
• To foster relevant stakeholder linkages
• To proactively engage relevant stakeholders helpful in achieving the cashew goals and vision.
• To coordinate purchase/supply of cashew nuts
• To ensure that all cashew nuts from our farmers is timely delivered to our factory
• Produce case studies when requested to do so by the Programmes Manager.
• To develop and annually update a procurement policy document
• To ensure that the procurement policy is followed by the field staff and agents
• To carry out any other duties related to this assignment as may be directed from time to time by the Programmes Manager.

Responsibilities and Relationships

• Internal relationships: Working in consultation with Programmes Manager and other staff to efficiently deliver your activity goals.
• External relationships; Working with stakeholders within the cashew sector. Managing their expectations and guarding the interest of the company.

Standards of Performance and Behavior

• Honesty, integrity and transparency in dealings with staff, stakeholders and clients.
• Commitment to the aims, ethics and moral code of ENP
• Attention to detail as well as to the big picture
• Professional conduct in all operational matters, with an appropriate balance between the needs of staff, stakeholders and clients

Education/qualifications:

• Educated to diploma/degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as Agronomy, Economics and Agribusiness,

Skills:

• Leadership: setting a strategic vision and getting performance from people
• Project management
• Excellent English
• Analytical and writing skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Ability to facilitate stakeholder workshops
• Use of MS Word, Excel, Power-point and Outlook

Desirable -

• Experience working with farmer groups
• Prior knowledge and exposure the agronomy and supply chain of cashew
• Making presentations to small and large groups
• Experience in managing supply chains
• Motorcycle rider’s license with 2 years riding experience.

Personal Qualities:

• Honesty, integrity and a set of values that encourages productive work in others
• Willingness to travel extensively and to work long hours if required
• Ability to engage with a diversity of audiences both within target communities and beneficiaries.

If you possess the above skills, abilities and competencies, we are happy to engage with you. 

Please provide us with a cover letter and a resume, clearly stating your availability and salary expectations. 

All applications are to be sent via email to info@tradecareafrica.com to be received on or before the COB on 1st October 2014. 

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

USAID TIS Program Procurement / Logistics Officer Job in Kenya

Seeking: Procurement / Logistics Officer

Are you a Kenyan with Logistics and Supply Chain Experience and interested in working on a Somalia Program?
 

Are you committed to honesty and integrity?
 

Would you like to join a dynamic team working on stabilization initiatives for Somalia? 

Please read on!

USAID Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) Program: The Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program is funded by USAID and responds to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia.

The overall program goal is to mitigate conflict; to promote stability and community cohesion, and to strengthen citizens’ relationships with government officials. 

TIS implements quick impact activities linked to longer-term stabilization goals.
 

The TIS program is currently seeking a skilled, diplomatic, effective, and highly motivated Procurement and Logistics Officer. 

As our Procurement and Logistics Officer, you will work closely with the operations coordination and all other TIS functional teams to include and not limited to the program and grants team, the program grantees and vendors to support the above-referenced program objectives.
 

The work of Procurement / Logistics Officer requires detailed knowledge and Somalia experience, highly developed collaboration and networking skills and the exercise of discretion, judgment, and personal responsibility.

Qualifications and skills sought

• University degree level or equivalent in Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce, Logistics/Procurement and Supply Chain Management or any other appropriate field.
• Minimum four (4) years relevant experience in a similar position, with specific focus on local/international procurement, clearing & forwarding, VAT exemption processes, Kenyan/Somalia laws and regulations, fleet management, insurance and inventory/stock/supplies management, development and control.
• Previous experience with USAID funded program, International or Local NGOs is preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior government personnel, colleagues, donor partners, private sector, and other actors that may be involved in the overall implementation of the project
• Ability to maintain high integrity in performing assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and work with minimal supervision under tight deadlines.
• In addition, must be flexible, willing to perform assigned and additional duties and work irregular hours under unpredictable conditions.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a multicultural team.
• Demonstrated expertise working in Somalia
• Working knowledge of MS Office and Internet applications.
• Fluency in English, Knowledge of Somali language is preferred
• Must have a valid passport that allows travel within the East African/ Horn region.
• Interest and availability to travel throughout Somalia.

Do you have the above qualifications and skills? 

Please send 

1) a CV 

2) current position and salary history and 

3) three supervisors who can provide references to TIS@dai.com. 

Closing date: Sunday, October 5, 2014. 

Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Logistics and Shipping Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 60K)

Title: Logistics and Shipping Assistant

Industry: Agribusiness 
 

Location: Nairobi 
 

Salary: KShs 60,000 Gross

Our client is a newly incorporated company engaging in the production and marketing of green and soluble coffee. 

They seek to hire a logistics and shipping assistant whose main purpose is to offer end to end logistical support from farmer to market. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• To manage collection of coffee and tea from farmers
• To oversee movement of materials from raw product to finished goods
• Manage and motivate a number of associates who will account for our inventory.
• Handle all procurement procedures and ensure quality product is purchased
• Help improve existing systems of inventory management
• High standards of performance, integrity, and teamwork
• Prepare transport and logistics and support plans
• Develop and implement methodologies and tools to enable effective execution of transport & logistic plans
• Formulate Standard Operating Procedures
• Manage transport logistics operations, including, equipment, material and personnel or casual staff
• Ensure timely, accountable and cost-effective delivery of equipment, materials and personnel
• Coordinate and provide procurement and logistics support to ongoing operations
• Coordinate logistics activities with procurement, finance, operations and other substantive units
• Prepare reports on personnel and equipment and material movements and other operational logistics issues
• Identify, plan and manage special logistics operations
• Prepare transport and logistics preparedness reviews
• Guide and supervise the work of new/junior logistics officers or staff;
• Continually improve systems, policies and procedures, and identify existing problems, and anticipate future ones.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Business / Development / Logistics / Agriculture related services
• Three (3) to five (5) years of work experience and a passion for logistics / agricultural development in Kenya.
• Must be 30 years and older
• Experience in the coffee/tea industry preferred
• Readiness to work with a start up and grow with it
• Very proficient and experienced with Computer Applications like Ms Office
• Excellent problem solver, must be able to come up with and implement solutions
• Leadership experience at work, including managing a team of people
• Strong work ethic, willing to work long hours during busy season
• Clear written and oral communication
• Integrity and a positive attitude
• Passionate about serving smallholder farmers

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Logistics and Shipping Assistant- Ksh. 60,000) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 28th September,  2014

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database nor for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

National Land Commission Head of Supply Chain Management Job in Kenya

The National Land Commission

In pursuant to the provision of Article 67 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the National Land Commission Act No.5 of 2012, the Commission invites applications from suitable candidates for the following positions:
 

Head of Supply Chain Management 

NLC Grade 3

2 Posts
 

The Head of Supply Chain Management will report to the Secretary/CEO to the Commission and will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and coordinating activities of the Unit.
 

Job Description
 

An officer at this level will be responsible for the following Job Descriptions:

• develop and implement a procurement plan and establish procedures for effective procurement of goods and services and disposal of excess or unserviceable assets.
• undertake market research to identify competitive and reliable vendors and service providers;
• enter into effective partnerships with vendors and service providers;
• implement terms of contract;
• advise other divisions and sections on matters of procurement and disposal of items;
• provide an effective secretariat for tender boards and boards of survey;
• give input in development of legislation as appropriate;
• maintain an inventory of; and
• maintain an up to date inventory of suppliers and assets of national land commission.

Job Specifications
 

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree ¡n Supply Chain Management from a recognized institution;
• served ¡n a Supply Chain Management position in the public or private sector for at least twelve (12) years, five (5) of which must have been at a senior management level;
• been conversant with the provisions of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act;
• met the requirements of the Constitution of Kenya;
• demonstrated a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and development objectives and ability to align them to the Commission’s mandate;
• been a good team player with exemplary leadership qualities, interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills;
• clear understanding of the Commission’s mandate; and
• certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.

Important Information to All Applicants

All candidates are required to submit on application, Clearance Certificates from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Criminal investigation Department (CID), Credit Reference Bureau, Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), and the relevant professional body(ies).

1. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview.
2. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their;
3. National Identity Card, Academic and Professional Certificates and
4. Testimonials.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons should submit applications:

The Secretary /CEO National Land Commission
1st Ngong Road, Ardhi House
12th Floor, Room 1205
P.O Box 44417-00100 

Nairobi

All applications should reach the Commission by 21st July, 2014 on or before 5pm.

The National Land Commission is an equal opportunity employer, Women, people from Marginalized areas and people with disabilities are en co u raged to apply.

Supply Chain Manager Job in Kenya

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for purchasing, inventory control, production control, warehousing, logistics, and at some locations inside sales.
• Supervises the issuance of all purchase orders, insuring the inclusion of required specifications, prices, terms and conditions by performing the duties personally or through assistant personnel. 
• Responsible for managing suppliers and sources to ensure effective cost and service performance.
• Responsible for the implementation of all policies, practices, and procedures pertaining to supply chain personnel.
• Responsible for the coordination, sequencing, capacity analysis and execution of production schedules in manufacturing including Sales & Operations (S&OP) planning to detailed production planning, execution and control. 
• Also responsible for coordinating with direct and indirect inside sales management regarding customer contact in all areas relating to inquiries, orders, scheduling, delivery or other customer issues and other supply chain related questions.
• Acts as liaison between functional areas to drive the correct behaviors and decision making processes that supports an efficient, well-coordinated supply chain, ultimately supporting the business objectives.
• Supports, participates and/or drives Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) initiatives and activities per corporate guidance specifically including quarterly meetings, follow up documentation and other requirements.
• Supports, participates and/or drives Supply Chain Operating Systems (SCOS) initiatives and activities per corporate guidance specifically including the Supply Chain Excellence (SCE) audits, follow up documentation, training and other requirements.
• Works with the corporate supply chain group to effectively implement supply chain improvements and productivity savings initiatives.
• Develops collaborative/partnering relationships with key suppliers, including objectives and measures, to promote processes that will reduce lead times and costs and insure product and service quality such as vendor managed inventories (VMI)/consignment, electronic data transfer or Internet ordering.
• Manages the Sales (Inventory) & Operations (S&OP or SIOP) process.
• Responsible for production planning, capacity planning, and scheduling activities.
• Ensures MRP/ERP system is maintained and updated via periodic review, day-to-day activities and other appropriate measures.
• Ensures focus and management of working capital improvement efforts.  
• Ensures slow moving inventory review processes (e.g. Supply Chain Material Review Boards) are in place and being conducted periodically. 
• As an outcome of that meeting arranges for disposal of surplus and obsolete materials.  
• Works directly with plant controller on the amount of reserve that is adequate and communicates when it has been executed against.
• May be responsible for the supervision of all inside sales personnel, ensuring that all customers, representatives and distributors receive prompt and professional response to their inquiries. 
• Works with Sales departments to effectively translate the sales forecast demand into the plant capacity schedule.
• Analyzes raw material market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports.
• Prepares departmental budget and monitors expenditure of budgeted funds.
• Manages the establishment of departmental procedures and practices to ensure efficient operation and continuous improvement.
• Manages the process for the preparation and issuing of purchase orders and change notices insuring the inclusion of required specifications, prices, terms and conditions, and other relevant purchasing information.
• Works closely with the Sales Group to understand the business strategies for product lines and strategically aligns our procurement practices and supply chain in support of the business strategy.
• Informs Production, Sales, and Engineering departments of required lead times, availability, and status of ordered components and consumables.
• Interprets and enforces company policies and safety regulations.
• Prepares reports of purchasing and production planning measures against objectives.
• Responsible for performance of the following key metrics:  customer on-time delivery, working capital, and supplier on-time delivery and quality performance and others as assigned.

Supervisor Responsibilities

•  Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of supervisory and non-supervisory personnel.  Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance to company policies, procedures, safety, and applicable laws.
•  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning assisting, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
•  Provides ongoing training to applicable staff to develop and encourage their technical and operational performance.  Meet with appropriate staff on a timely basis for performance evaluations and goal setting. 
•  Ensures company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all Purchasing department functions.

Qualifications 
 

The ideal candidates should have:

•  Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university (Business, Supply Chain, or Technical preferred). APICS/ISM/Supply Chain certification
• Five years of progressive experience in professional Materials position(s) is desired.
• Strong Management and Team Building Skills; five years supervisory experience is required.
• Advanced materials management skills including Planning, Purchasing, Sourcing, Warehousing, Inventory Control, Shipping and Receiving / Logistics, and/or Manufacturing Engineering.
•  Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement.
•  Strong project management skills.
•  Strong skills in work planning, capacity analysis, and scheduling.
•  Exceptional negotiation skills.
•  Advanced customer interface skills.
•  A team player that can relate to people at all levels of the organization and possesses excellent communication skills.
•  An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and a positive professional image.
•  Ability to be flexible and able to function comfortably in a fast paced, constantly changing and ambiguous environment.
•  Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
•  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
•  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, suppliers, and employees. 
• Portrays a positive and professional image. 
• Ability to establish relations with a wide range of personalities, cultural backgrounds and educational levels.
•  Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. 
• Ability to apply concepts such as percentages, ratios, and proportions to job-related situations.
•  Ability to define problems, collect data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions.
•  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
•  Advanced knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems, as well as manufacturing process and procedures, and the ability to share this knowledge with others.
•  Computer skills in MS Office are required; advance skills are preferred.
•  General P&L understanding is preferred.

Application Process
 

Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruitment@odumont.com  before end of day 30 October 2013. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Supply Chain Managers Jobs in Uganda & Tanzania

BPC Africa is one of the leading consulting firms in the East, Central and Southern Africa Region. 

Our client, a leading manufacturing company in the region is sourcing for dynamic and results driven professional in the position of:-
 

Supply Chain Managers

(1 Position Uganda & 1 Position Tanzania)
 

This position is in senior management and will contribute to the Supply Chain Strategy by developing a progressive and compliant aligned strategy to ensure service delivery while implementing overall Supply Chain plans in line with business objectives.
 

Job Profile
 

Essential KRAs the role holder needs to deliver:-

• Availability of quality raw material and pack material
• Drive overall cost saving initiatives for the site
• Ensure continuous improvement in the availability of imports within schedule
• Drive production planning to achieve target within plan while ensuring timeliness and quality.

Person Winning Attributes:-

• Leading Self including functioning and fitting in a multi-culture fast-paced environment; 
• Leading Others and forward looking: 
• Leading Business hence demonstrating high level of entrepreneurship, professionalism, integrity and humility

Key Internal Interfaces
 

1) Manufacturing 

2) Sales & Marketing 

3) Technical/R&D 

4) Human Resources
 

Academic & Professional qualifications, Experience

• Bachelors in Engineering and/or Masters in Engineering/other disciplines
• Must have had active experience in Procurement and Sourcing OR Supply Chain with excellent performance record
• 5-6 Years of experience in the relevant field
• Must be resident of the sourcing country

Desired Competencies

• Power of Mind with ability to design, implement and monitor with quality, 
• Power of Agility - Adaptable and quick response to support business amidst changing business scenarios, 
• Power of People - Very high collaborative skills. 
• The key to success in this role is collaboration across functions.

Interested candidates should send their detailed CVs indicating current remuneration and desired location of service (Uganda or Tanzania) on or before 10th October, 2013 to the following address:
 

Business Partner Consulting - (BPC Africa)
Email address: talentsearch@bpc.co.ke, 

+254 712 316 888

IFC Senior Inclusive Supply Chain & Community Engagement Specialist Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job #: 131749
 

Title: Senior Inclusive Supply Chain & Community Engagement Specialist
 

Job Stream: Technical Assistance & Advisory Services
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Closing Date: 09/01/2013
    
Background / General description:
 

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries. 

We create opportunity for people to escape poverty and improve their lives. We do so by providing financing to help businesses employ more people and supply essential services, by mobilizing capital from others, and by delivering advisory services to ensure sustainable development.

IFC’s Sustainable Business Advisory (SBA) teams work with companies to adopt responsible business practices which transform markets and improve people's lives. We work with a range of industrial sectors including agribusiness, infrastructure, oil, gas, mining, services and manufacturing. 

One of the biggest challenges facing the private sector in Africa is how to promote inclusive economic growth that benefits communities, small and medium sized enterprises and the ‘informal’ sector. 

To this end IFC is looking to recruit a specialist to advise IFC and its clients on the development of inclusive supply chains and community engagement strategies.

The position is based in Nairobi, and will report to the SBA Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa

If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. 

All others will be offered a 3 year term appointment.
 

Duties and Accountabilities:
 

The overall role of the Inclusive Supply Chain and Community Engagement Specialist will be to develop and manage IFC’s inclusive supply chain and community engagement programme in the agri-business, manufacturing, mining and banking sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa. 

S/he will work in close coordination with global and regional investment departments, country managers and other advisory services business lines to identify advisory opportunities and will provide leadership and relevant expertise to develop a pipeline of related advisory projects in the region. 

S/he will also be an active member of the core global Inclusive Supply Chain and Community Engagement Practice Group and support and develop global projects/programs in other regions as requested.

Specific duties include:

Program Development and Implementation

Strategic: Develop, implement and manage SBA’s Inclusive Supply Chain and Community Engagement business plan for Sub-Saharan Africa; suppot SBA’s support to clients on community engagement strategies.

Technical: Develop technical solutions for Agribusiness, Manufacturing, Mining and financial institutions clients, serve as the industrial specialists for SBA on inclusive supply chains. Work with existing and prospective clients to develop sound and sustainable business solutions to engage SME’s and communities in their supply chains and develop new products that meet the needs of SME’s and the base of the pyramid.

Develop and manage IFC’s Training Program for SME’s:Develop and oversee SBA’s training program for SME’s (Business Edge and SME toolkit)

People Management: Mentor, support and supervise the team of project leaders and support staff to set and achieve targets; be responsible for recruitment and on-boarding of new staff, facilitate knowledge sharing among staff members and support program team members to develop professional skills and expertise.

Project and Portfolio Management: Set yearly program/project targets and ensure effective implementation of the projects in terms of activities, timeline, budget and expected impact. This includes technical guidance, supervision and quality control from project start-up, through to implementation, closure, evaluation under IFC’s M&E framework and project management policies, the review and the sign-off of all supervision and project closure reports.

Budget Preparation: Prepare annual budgets and regular cash forecasts, and manage funds so that financial targets are achieved.

Fundraising: Work with the regional manager formulating the SSA strategy related to Inclusive Supply Chain and Community Engagement, and assume responsibility for fund raising in collaboration with the Regional Donor Coordinator.

Communication: Draft and circulate regular communications on client and program performance.

Relationship Management with Inclusive Supply Chain and Community Engagement Stakeholders: Liaise with IFC and WBG internal stakeholders active in Inclusive Supply Chain and Community Engagement; represent IFC externally to relevant global and regional industry players, international organizations and donors.

Selection Criteria:

• Masters’ degree in development economics or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, with a successful track record developing sustainable supply chains for SMEs.
• Understanding of how markets, especially in developing countries, function and ability to provide informed insights about the role of the private sector in addressing sustainable supply chains.
• Experience in writing project proposals, logical frameworks and budgets
• Excellent communication skills in English, and the ability to present ideas and information clearly and concisely; candidates with French or Portuguese language skills have a competitive advantage.
• Experience managing complex projects, monitoring programs, and reporting on a project cycle basis.
• Excellent organizational and people management skills.
• Ability to operate successfully in a multicultural environment, and to develop and maintain effective relations with a large, and diversified group of internal and external stakeholders.

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Mandera County County Chief Officer, Sub-County / Ward / Town Administrators, Secretary, Finance Officer, Revenue Officers, Supply Chain Officer and Documentation Officers Jobs in Kenya

Republic of Kenya

Mandera County Government

Office of the Governor
 

The Mandera County Government wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions as per the constitution of Kenya 2010 cap 11 and section 45, 50, and 51 of the county Government Act No 17 of 2012

A. County Chief Officer

9 Posts

Salary: From Kshs. 120,270 - 198,270 p.m
 

House allowance: Kshs. 56, 000 p.m
 

Other allowances: Kshs 20,000 p.m
 

Annual leave allowance p.a
 

Medical cover
 

Terms of Service: Term Contract
 

The 9 posts will be one for EACH of the following portfolios:
 

1. Health services
 

2. Water,sanitation,energy,environment and natural resources
 

3. ICT,trade,industrialization,wildlife,tourism,and cooperative development
 

4. Public Service, Conflict resolution, cohesion and integration
 

5. Public works, roads and transport
 

6. Agriculture and irrigation
 

7. Education and social services
 

8. Lands, housing and physical planning
 

9. Livestock development

Requirement for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Be a holder of at least first degree from university recognized in Kenya
• Satisfy the requirement of chapter six of the constitution
• Have a knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than (10 years) in the specific area
• A master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage
• Women and physically challenged are encouraged to apply

Duties and Responsibilities

• The chief officer shall be authorized officer in respect to exercise of delegated powers and shall be responsible to the RESPECTIVE county Executive member
• Implementation of policies and development plans
• Development and implementation of strategic plans
• Formulate and Implement effective programmes to attain vision 2030 and sector goals
• Promote National values and principles of governance and values and principles of the County Public Service

B. Sub-County Administrator
Six (6) Posts

Salary scale: Kshs.77, 527 - 109, 527 p.m
 

House Allowance: Kshs.20, 000 p.m
 

Other allowances: Kshs.12, 000 p.m
 

Annual Leave Allowance p.a
 

Medical cover

Terms of Service: Term Contract

Qualification / Requirements

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Be a holder of at least a first degree from university recognized in Kenya
• Working experience of not less than five years
• Have qualifications and knowledge in administration or management and
• Satisfy the requirement of chapter six of the constitution
• A master’s degree will be an added advantage

C. Ward Administrator

30 Posts

Salary scale: 48,190-65,290 p.m
 

House Allowance: Kshs.17, 000
 

Other Allowances: Kshs. 8000p.m
 

Annual Leave Allowance p.a
 

Medical Cover
 

Terms of Service: Term Contract

Qualification / Requirements

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Be a holder of at least a diploma with five (5) years experience in administration and management or
• iii. Be a holder of a first degree from university recognized in Kenya with a working experience of not less than 2 years
• iv. Have qualifications and knowledge in administration and management and
• y. Satisfy the requirement of chapter six of the constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

The Ward Administrator shall be responsible to the sub-county Administrator for the following:

• Coordinating, managing and supervising the general administrative functions in the ward unit
• Developing policies and Plans
• Ensuring effective Service delivery
• Coordinating developmental activities to empower the community
• Providing and maintaining infrastructure and facilities of Public Service
• Facilitating and coordinating citizen participation in the development of policies and delivery of Services
• Exercising any functions and power delegated by the County Public Service Board

D. Town Administrator

6 Posts

Salary Scale: Kshs.77, 527-109,527 p.m
 

House Allowance: Kshs. 20,000
 

Other Allowances: Kshs. 12, 000p.m
 

Annual Leave Allowance p.a
 

Medical Cover

Terms of Service: Term Contract

Qualification / Requirements

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Be a holder of at least first degree from university recognized in Kenya
• Working experience of not less than five years in administration or management
• Satisfy the requirement of chapter six of the constitution and
• A masters degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage
• Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Implementing the decisions and functions of the board
• Overseeing the affairs of the town
• Developing and adopting policies, plans, strategies and programmes
• Maintaining a comprehensive data base and information system of the administration and providing public access.
• Ensuring preparation and submission to the relevant County Treasury for consideration and submission to the County Assembly for approval as part of the Annual County Appropriation Bill.
• Establish, implement, and monitor performance management systems; and
• Perform such other functions as delegated by the town committee

For a candidate to meet the requirement of chapter six of the constitution 2010, He/She must have the following clearance:
 

1. A certificate of good conduct from Criminal Investigation Department (CID)

2. A clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
 

3. A tax compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
 

4. A certificate from the Kenya Anti Corruption Commission (KACC)

E. Senior Personal Secretary

Salary Scale: Kshs. 35,910 - 55,840 p.m.
 

House Allowance: Kshs. 15,000 p.m.
 

Commuter Allowance: Kshs 8,000 p.m.
 

Terms of Service: Contract
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Duties and responsibilities will entail recording dictation in shorthand and transcribing in typewritten form; typing from drafts, manuscripts or recording from dictation machines; processing data; operating office equipment; attending to visitors/clients; handling telephone calls and appointment; ensuring security of office records, equipment and documents, including classified materials; preparing responses to simple routine correspondence; and undertaking any other secretarial duties that may be assigned.

Qualification / Requirements
 

For appointment to this grade, a person must have:
 

(i) Working experience of a minimum period of three (3) years;
 

(ii) A Bachelors Degree in Secretarial Studies or a Bachelor of Business and office Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
 

OR
 

Diploma in Secretarial Studies from KNECK or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
 

OR
 

The following qualifications from the Kenya National Examinations Council:

• Shorthand Ill (minimum 110 w.p.m.)
• Typewriting III (50 w.p.m)/Computerized Document Processing III
• Business English Ill/Communications II
• Commerce II
• Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III; and
• Secretarial Duties II; and

(iii) A Certificate in Computer Applications (Windows, Ms Word, Ms-Excel, Ms-Access and Internet) from a recognized institution.

Positions in Mandera County Treasury Department

1. County Chief Officer - Finance

Reporting to: County Executive Committee Member for Finance
 

Salary: From Kshs. 120,270 - 198,270 p.m
 

House allowance: Kshs. 56, 000 p.m
 

Other allowances: Kshs 20,000 p.m
 

Annual leave allowance p.a
 

Medical cover

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day to day running of the county Finance Department in consultation with County Executive Committee Member for Finance
• Provide leadership, guidance and support for general accounting, Payroll, revenue collection, banking and Cash flow Management
• Manage and implement County financial policies and procedures in close consultation with County Executive Committee Member for Finance.
• Working closely with County Executive for Finance, co-ordinate/participate in the County annual budget and budgeting processes
• Provide leadership and coordination role to County procurement process and ensure compliance with Public procurement and Disposal Act 2005 and the supporting regulations
• Supervise, train, evaluate, develop, motivate and take disciplinary measures where necessary to maintain performance.
• Ensure that subordinates keep county records and key information/reports in a timely, accurate and complete manner
• Maintain adequate systems of internal controls needed to safeguard the County assets, ensuring accurate and adequate labeling of fixed assets and proper tracking of the movement of such assets.
• Design and implement internal control processes and procedures around revenue collection with view to eradicating revenue leakages and avoidance

Qualifications/Requirement:

• B. com Accounting option from a University recognized in Kenya — Masters is added advantage
• C.P.A (K) or ACCA qualifications a must
• Highly computer literate and fluent in MS office
• At least eight (8 years) post qualification experience, Five (5) of which must be in senior Management position in busy commercial or public financial Accounting and treasury environment.
• Self starter, excellent team player, effective communicator and must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Must be a person of high integrity and have an excellent understanding of the requirement of Chapter six of the constitution

2. County Revenue Officer
 

Reporting to: County Chief Office - Finance
 

Salary Scale: Kshs. 109,089 - 144,920 p.m.
 

House Allowance. Kshs. 20,000 p.m.
 

Commuter Allowance: Kshs 1 6,000 p.m.
 

Terms of Service: Contract
 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day to day running of the county Revenue Collection section in consultation with County Chief officer for Finance
• Implement County policies and regulations on revenue. Develop and implement plans to operationalize County revenue policies in a way that will enhance efficient revenue collection and growth in a sustainable manner
• Design, effective, efficient and secure systems of collecting revenue. The system must have the capacity to minimize leakage, fraud and avoidance
• Maintain complete records of all the revenue sources/centers, rates and revenues collected. Project regular revenue trends for planning and decision making by senior county government officials
• Maintain and manage cordial relationships with rate payers in the county and negotiate where necessary in a way that will enhance revenue collection. This must be done in close consultation with County Chief Officer for Finance and Executive committee member for Finance
• Train, develop, support and deploy revenue collectors at different level of the county government.
• Set high but realistic and achievable collection targets for all revenue collectors. Design performance evaluation systems that track progresses on target.
• Identify new revenue streams for the county government and optimal rates.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports on revenue collections

Qualifications / Requirement:

• B. com Accounting/finance option from a University recognized in Kenya
• C.P.A (K) or ACCA qualifications a must
• Highly computer literate and fluent in MS office
• At least 6 years post qualification experience, 3 of which must be in Management position in busy commercial or public financial Accounting and treasury environment.
• Self starter, excellent team player, effective communicator and must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Must be a person of high integrity and have an excellent understanding of the requirement of Chapter six of the constitution

3. County Supply Chain Management Officer
 

Reporting to: County Chief Office - Finance
 

Salary Scale: Kshs. 109,089 - 144,920 p.m.
 

House Allowance: Kshs. 20,000 p.m.
 

Commuter Allowance: Kshs 16,000 p.m.
 

Terms of Service: Contract
 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for day to day management of the entire supply chain department
• Issue/provide administrative guideline on implementation and interpretation of Public Procurement and Disposal act 2005 and the supporting regulations
• Develop County Annual procurement plan and ensure its full implementation
• Source for and implement modern inventory Management systems in close consultation with County Chief officer for finance and county Executive committee member for finance
• Advice the entire County Government on matter relating to Supply Chain Management
• Prepare Tender documents in accordance with Public Procurement Act 2005 and the implementing regulations and coordinate the entire tendering process
• In liaison with other finance functions provide guidelines on matters of procurement, contract design and contract implementations
• Undertake capacity building of staff in Supply chain management throughout the county Secretary to the Tender Committee
• Supervise, train, evaluate, develop, motivate and take disciplinary measures when necessary to maintain performance of direct and indirect reports. 
• Ensure that subordinates keep county records and key information / reports in a timely, accurate and complete manner

Qualifications / Requirement:

• B. com Accounting or finance or Business Administration and Diploma in Supply Chain Management from a University recognized in Kenya or Degree in Supply Chain Management from a University recognized in Kenya . Masters in Logistics and supply chain management or procurement is a definite advantage
• A member of Chartered Institute of Supplies Management
• Highly computer literate and fluent in MS office
• Have served in supply chain management for 8 years in the civil service/public or corporate sector 5 of which must be in a senior Management position
• Self starter, excellent team player, effective communicator and must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Have a thorough understanding of Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005 and the Regulations
• Must be a person of high integrity and have an excellent understanding of the requirement of Chapter six of the constitution

4. Sub - County Revenue Officers

6 Positions

 

Reporting to: County Revenue Officer
 

Salary scale: 48,190 - 65,290 p.m
 

House Allowance: KShs.17, 000
 

Other Allowances: KShs. 8000p.m
 

Annual Leave Allowance p.a
 

Medical Cover
 

Responsibilities:

• Each sub-County Revenue Officer will be responsible for revenue collection in each of the six (6) sub-counties within the Mandera County (Each Constituency constitutes a Sub-County).
• Responsible for the day to day revenue collection in his or her sub-county in close consultation with county revenue officer.
• Identify new revenue sources/centers and advice County revenue Officer with view to bringing such new source into main stream source
• Submit daily/weekly and monthly revenue collection report to enable management to make decision
• Supervise, support, motivate sand recommend disciplinary measures for other Collectors under his or her area of supervision
• Set high but realistic and achievable collection targets for all revenue collectors under his or supervision
• Responsible for making sure that all the revenue money collected are banked intact
• Custodian and accountable for all official revenue documents in his or her sub-county including banking slips, utilized and unutilized receipt books etc
• Any other duties he or she is called upon to perform from time to time
• Maintain and manage a cordial relation with the rate payers

Qualifications / Requirement:

• First Degree in social sciences from a University recognized in Kenya
• C.P.A Part II or similar level in ACCA
• Highly computer literate and fluent in MS office
• At least 4 year experience, in busy commercial or public financial Accounting and treasury environment.
• Self starter, excellent team player, effective communicator and must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Must be a person of high integrity and have an excellent understanding of the requirement of Chapter six of the constitution

5. Tender Processes and Documentation Officers 

2 Positions
 

Reporting to: County Supply Chain Management Officer
 

Salary scale: 48,190 - 65,290 p.m
 

House Allowance: Kshs.17, 000
 

Other Allowances: Kshs. 8000 p.m
 

Annual Leave Allowance p.a
 

Medical Cover
 

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender documents, request for quotations in accordance with Public procurement and disposal Act 2005 and manage the entire tendering process.
• Ensure compliance with public procurement and disposal Act 2005, policies and process
• Coordinate and facilitate the submission of tender documents by bidders
• Coordinate tender opening, taking minutes of tender opening meetings and facilitate tender evaluation processes in accordance with Public procurement and Disposal Act 2005.
• Advise the County Government and all its entities on all matters of procurements.

Qualifications/Requirement

• First degree or High National Diploma in Supply Chain Management from a University recognized in Kenya
• member of Chartered Institute of Supplies Management
• Highly computer literate and fluent in MS office
• Have served in supply chain management for 6 years in the civil service/public or corporate sector 4 of which must be in a senior Management position
• Self starter, excellent team player, effective communicator and must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Have a thorough understanding of Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005 and the Regulations
• Must be a person of high integrity and have an excellent understanding of the requirement of Chapter six of the constitution

How to apply
 

All applications should be submitted in sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position you are applying for and addressed to:
 

The Interim County secretary
P.O Box 13,
Mandera
 

Copies of the application should also be submitted online through the following email address manderacounty13@yahoo.com
 

Important information to all candidates
 

The application should reach the Interim county secretary on or before 26th July, 2013
 

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interview and shall be required to produce their National Identity cards, certificates and Testimonials