Vacancies in Procurement -PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST JOB IN KENYA

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Procurement Specialist Jobs in Kenya
Two Year Contract.
Kenya Coastal Development
Project
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Procurement Specialist
The Government of Kenya has
received financing, (on behalf of the
Union of Comoros, Republic of
Madagascar, Republic of Mauritius,
Republic of Mozambique, United
Republic of Tanzania, Republic of
Seychelles and Republic of South
Africa) from the International Bank for
Reconstruction and Development
(IBRD) acting as an Implementing
Agency for the Global Environmental
Facility (GEF) (hereinafter called
“Grant”) toward the cost of South
West Indian Ocean Fisheries Project
(SWIOFP).
The Government of Kenya has also
received financing from the
International Development Association
(IDA)towards the Kenya Coastal
Development Project (KCDP).
The developmental objective of the
KCDP is to promote environmentally
sustainable management of Kenya’s
coastal and marine resources by
strengthening the capacity of existing
relevant governmental agencies and
by enhancing the capacity of rural
micro, small and medium-sized
enterprises in selected coastal
communities.
The SWIOFP and KCDP are both
hosted and supervised by Kenya
Marine and Fisheries Research
Institute (KMFRI), Mombasa on behalf
of the Government of Kenya.
The Government of Kenya intends to
apply a portion of the funds to eligible
payments under the contract for the
provision of technical assistance in
procurement T
he Kenya Marine and Fisheries
Research Institute (KMFRI) now invites
applications from qualified and
eligible persons for the position of a
Procurement Specialist
Academic and Professional

QUALIFICATIONS:
University degree in
business related field from a
recognized university;
Conversant with international
procurement policies and procedures
with specific experience and working
knowledge of World Bank
Procurement Guidelines and
procedures;
Excellentknowledge and
understanding of the Kenya Public
Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005,
and related Regulations.
Team player, self-motivated;
innovative and ability to work under
little supervision;
Good interpersonal and
communication skills;
Proficiency in computer applications;
Ability to communicate in French and
Portuguese will be added advantages.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Advising the SWIOFP National Management
Units (NMU5) and KCDP Implementing
Agencies on all matters relating to
procurement;
Preparation and updating of annual
procurement plans in collaboration
with the SWIOFP National
Management Units and KCDP
Implementing Agencies;
Drafting of tender documents for
goods & works and request for
proposals for consultancy services;
Receiving, opening and evaluation of
applications for prequalification,
expressions of interest, bids and
proposals;
Obtaining the KMFRI Tender Board
approval for contracts awards and
bidding documents (where
applicable);
Preparation of responses to
clarifications of bidding documents
and Request for Proposals;
Drafting of and executing contract
forms; and
Preparation of evaluation reports and
recommendations for award of
contracts
Establishment and maintenance of a
procurement records and filing
system;
Assist and train KCDP Procurement
Officers from the implementing
agencies, and SWIOFP Procurement
Officers from the NMUs, with a view to
transferring procurement
responsibilities to themafter the end
of the consultancy assignment;
Monitoring procurement performance
and preparing quarterly procurement
progress reports for the projects.

Applications should be accompanied
with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies
of relevant certified certificates, names
and contact addresses of two (2)
references.
All applications should be submitted
to the under mentioned not later than
12th July 2011.

Only the successful candidates will
be notified for interview.
The position is for a two year period.

Director
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research
Institute
P.O. Box 81561- 80100
Mombasa.
Kenya

Vacancies in Procurement - RTI INTERNATIONAL SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST JOB IN KENYA

 Vacancies in Procurement

RTI International is one of the
world’s leading research institutes,
dedicated to improving the human
condition by turning knowledge into
practice.
Our staff of more than 4,000
provides research and technical
expertise to governments and
businesses in more than 40 countries
in the areas of health and
pharmaceuticals, education and
training, surveys and statistics,
advanced technology, international
development, economic and social
policy, energy and the environment,
and laboratory and chemistry
services.
The Senior Procurement Specialist
will act as a primary resource to
ensure that all project and corporate
purchases are made according to
RTI/USAID/FAR rules and regulations
as well as aligned with strategic
sourcing initiatives where global
agreements/contracts are available.
This position will be located in the
RTI Regional Office, Nairobi Kenya.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Conduct training on a regular basis
for regional office and project staff
regarding subcontracts and
procurement, local procurement
policy, sourcing, contracting
responsibilities, ethics and general
guidelines on property management.
* Serve as primary point of contact
for management and administration
of leases with respect to of. Effectively
interpret, train and communicate RTI
Procurement Policies and Procedures
to project and Regional office staff.
* Review procurement files for
compliance with RTI and Federal/
USAID requirements including
supplier identification, competition,
source justification and/or price
reasonableness.
* Verify that all procurements are
approved and executed in
accordance with applicable Federal
regulations and RTI Procurement
Policies and Procedures. Assist and
provide oversight to sourcing in
support of project activities on an as-
needed basis.
* Identify and develop qualified
suppliers for a broad range of
commodities and services in support
of project activities with the goal of
undertaking enhanced supplier
surveillance functions.
* Provide on-site operational
assistance for projects during
mobilization/implementation period
and as-needed for other major
procurement activities; provide
demobilization/closeout support as
needed.
* Conduct training on a regular basis
for regional office and project staff
regarding subcontracts and
procurement, local procurement
policy, sourcing, contracting
responsibilities, ethics and general
guidelines on property management.
* Review procurement files for
compliance with RTI and Federal/
USAID requirements including
supplier identification, competition,
source justification and/or price
reasonableness.
* Verify that all procurements are
approved and executed in
accordance with applicable Federal
regulations and RTI Procurement
Policies and Procedures. Assist and
provide oversight to sourcing in
support of project activities on an as-
needed basis.
* Coordinate with Accounts Payable
and applicable project staff, as
needed, to resolve supplier issues
concerning invoicing and payments
issues.
* Identify and develop qualified
suppliers for a broad range of
commodities and services in support
of project activities with the goal of
undertaking enhanced supplier
surveillance functions. Draft,
negotiate and finalize all types of
contractual correspondence and
documents within signature
authority.
* Provide on-site operational
assistance for projects during
mobilization/implementation period
and as-needed for other major
procurement activities; provide
demobilization/closeout support as
needed.
*Serve as primary point of contact
for management and administration
of leases with respect to office,
residential, warehouse and
equipment requirements for Africa.
* Assist in the development of non
expendable property budget
approval (including competition
requirements); develop notifications
for subcontracting activities; submit
waivers up to and including lease vs
purchase analysis and US source and
origin sourcing.
* Support regional office operations
by engaging in purchasing
agreements with local suppliers and
service agreements for facility and
equipment maintenance.
* Enter and maintain procurement
commitments in RTI’s finance and
accounting systems; provide support
to field offices for procurement
activities and review monthly project
activity reports in coordination with
compliance responsibilities.
* Facilitate and develop RTI’s logistics
capacity with regard to inventory
management, warehousing, property
control to enhance project activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:
* Bachelor’s degree plus three to five
(3-5) years of related experience;
Master’s degree (law or business)
strongly suggested; Legal background
and experience a plus.
* Must be a Kenyan citizen or a
resident who is legally and
operationally able to work in Nairobi,
Kenya to be considered for this
position.
* Knowledge of procurement/
contracts principles and terminology
as well as basics of contracts
administration and finance or
accounting. General background,
understanding of and experience
with various procurement and/or
logistics activities.
* Knowledge of, and experience with,
the use and interpretation of
regulatory material such as the
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR),
Agency Supplementary Regulations
(especially various USAID regulations
and policies), Code of Federal
Regulations, and Uniform Commercial Code.
* Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with
co-workers, supervisor, project staff,
and clients. Proficient interpersonal,
oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to perform duties that
require close attention to detail, to
prioritize workload and follow tasks
through to completion.
* Ability to work independently within
scope of job description. Basic math
and computer skills.
Qualified candidates should submit
their cover letter and up-to-date CV
to kenyaoffice@rti.org, addressed
to the attention of Senior
Procurement Specialist.

Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
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