Job Description
The incumbent is required to plan, organise, direct and supervise the activities of professional and other support staff engaged in the provision of procurement and disposal services in the Commission. Work includes formulating procurement and disposal strategies and developing related programmes and projects; developing and monitoring the implementation of the Annual Procurement and Disposal Plan; developing the draft handbook of procedural guidelines; monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of the procurement and disposal function; consulting with the Office of Procurement Regulation on procurement and disposal issues; reviewing existing policies and procedures, and recommending the revision or development of new policies and procedures.
Key and Critical Responsibilities
Plans, organises, directs and supervises the work of professional and other support staff engaged in the provision of procurement and disposal services in the Commission. <div> Formulates the procurement and disposal strategic plan, in consultation with the organisations management team and develops programmes and projects to facilitate the achievement of objectives articulated in the plan. </div><div> Develops the Annual Procurement and Disposal Plan of the Commission and oversees its implementation. </div><div> Develops and maintains the Procurement and Disposal handbook for the Commission, in accordance with the Model Handbook issued by the Office of the Procurement Regulation, for approval by the Office of Procurement Regulation. </div><div> Develops measures to identify and prevent fraudulent practices in accordance with guidelines prescribed by the office of Procurement Regulation. </div><div> Conducts periodic checks to ensure maintenance of the public procurement database of the Commission which is linked to the centralised database of the office of Procurement Regulation. </div><div> Monitors the work of the Unit to ensure that all procurement and disposal activities are in accordance with relevant legislation, such as, the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act and with policies and guidelines issued by the Office of Procurement Regulation. </div><div> Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of the procurement and disposal functions through the application of performance measurement tools, and recommends changes, as necessary. </div><div> Manages pre-qualification activities, by providing guidance and advice on procurement activities, such as, the development of tender documents, preparation of bid packages, registering of tenders, arranging bid conferences and recommending the evaluation team. </div><div> Collaborates with the Office of Procurement Regulation to obtain advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of procurement and disposal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, such as, the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act. </div><div> Provides advice, guidance and support on the more complex procurement and disposal issues pertaining to the interpretation and application of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, rules and procedures. </div><div> Reviews existing policies for the provision of procurement and disposal services and makes recommendations for the revision of the development of new policies and procedures in keeping with best practices. </div><div> Develops budgetary estimates for the Procurement and Disposal Unit and Participates in the preparation of estimates of expenditure relating to the procurement and disposal function of the Commission, in accordance with financial guidelines. </div><div> Reviews and analyses reports, proposals, draft Notes for cabinet, circulars and other documents for accuracy, clarity and comprehensiveness and makes appropriate amendments, as required. </div><div> Writes the more complex Notes for the Board of Directors and other documents. </div><div> Serves as a resource person on procurement and disposal matters at courses, seminars and workshops. </div><div> Represents the Commission on committees, at meetings, conferences and other fora, including those of the Office of Procurement Regulation. </div><div> Performs other related duties.</div>
Key Competencies
Extensive experience in the area of Procurement Management, including at least four (4) years at a managerial level. <div> Training as evidenced by a recognised Degree in Management Studies, Public Sector Management, Finance, Law, Economics, or Marketing; supplemented by an Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply or an International Diploma in Supply Chain Management from an accredited institution; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. </div><div><br></div>
