CONSULTANT, TRAINERS & ADMINISTRATION JOBS

The Kenya Institute of Supplies
Management has received a grant
from the CDE/EU to assess supply
chain management capacity of Micro
and Small enterprises and conduct
training targeted at improving
capacity of the selected Micro and
Small Enterprises.
This program is based on the
International Trade Center
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Management modules and runs
from November 2011 to June 2012.

CONSULTANT 1 Position
November 201 1 - July 2012
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Masters degree
* Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing;
* or business related degree and
professional Certification in
purchasing
* Having attended a Training of
Trainers Course by International
Trade Center or other reputable
institution will provide an added
advantage

Knowledge and experience:
* Knowledge of Kenya’s SME
sector — previous experience in
designing or delivering SME
interventions is desired
* At least five years training
experience — preferably carrying
out needs analysis and training for
established organizations and/or
SME’s
* Understanding of field research
methodologies and ability to write
comprehensive reports
* Competent in use of
conventional word and data
processing software

DELIVERABLES
* Analytical report on the state of
the selected SME’s Supply Chains,
clearly outlining shortcomings,
challenges and opportunities
* Recommendations on areas of
emphasis for training of the selected
SME’s
* On the basis of the analytical
report and recommendations, advise
trainers on development of session
plans, cases and appropriate
training materials and aids
* Mid-term review and reporting
on progress of the training
* Post-training debriefing with
participating SME’s and reporting

TRAINER 6 POSITIONS
December 2011 - July 2012

QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing
or
* business related degree and,
International Trade Center (ITC)
professional certification in
purchasing and supply, or other
recognized professional certification
in purchasing and supply
* Must have attended Training of
Trainers Course by ITC or other
reputable institution
Knowledge and experience
* Knowledge of Kenya’s SME
sector
* At least two years training
experience — preferably conducting
training for established
organizations and/or SME’s
* Experience in delivery of ITC
trainings is will be an added
advantage

DELIVERABLES
* Prepare training programs and
session plans in the context of the
entire project
* Conduct training for selected
SME’s
* Document challenges presented
by participants in the course of
training
* Submit a trainers report on the
program — this will include areas
emphasised in the course of
training, feedback from participants,
remarks on observed/tested supply
chain capabilities

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1
POSITION
December 2011 - July 2012

QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelors degree in a business
related field
Knowledge and experience
* One year project related work
experience
* Experienced user of word and
data processing software
* Good communication skills

DELIVERABLES
* Under supervision of the project
manager, coordinate activities and
actors involved towards achievement
of project goals
* Support/facilitate
communication amongst project
stakeholders and with external
parties
* Process project documents and
ensure proper and organized filing
of the same

Submit your motivation letter and CV
by Tuesday 15th November 2011,
addressing requirements for the
specific position to:

The Chairman
Education Committee
Kenya Institute of Supplies
Management

programs@kism.or.ke