Chief Principal Supply Chain Management Job County Assembly of Kisumu

CAK/HR/08/5/2025: CHIEF PRINCIPAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT -CASB 4/JG “Q”
1 POSITION – TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT-PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE

The entry and training grade for this cadre.

Basic Salary Ksh. 107,130 House Allowance Ksh. 28,000
Commuter Allowance Ksh 14, 000

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director Supply Chain Management, duties and responsibilities will entail:

• supervision of all staff within the department;
• interpretation of relevant laws, regulations and policies;
• ensuring goods and services procured by County Assembly meet tender specifications;
• identifying, evaluating, selecting and negotiating contractual terms and prices with third party providers including suppliers;
• developing detailed Service Level Agreements for third party providers outlining the key performance areas critical to the County Assembly;
• monitoring third party providers’ performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements;
• convening and providing secretarial services to the Tender Committee;
• ensuring maintenance of updated suppliers list;
• ensuring that planned stock levels will meet forecasted demand by monitoring stocks to identify changes and determining re-order levels; and
• Providing advisory services in the procurement matters to the County Assembly including preparation of consolidated procurement and disposal plan.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Senior Principal Supply Chain Management Officer or a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and Supplies Management, Business Administration, Logistics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and Supplies Management, Business Administration, Logistics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution OR 15 years’ experience in the same field.
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Registration with a professional body and membership of good standing;
• Valid practicing certificate; and
• Demonstrated managerial and administrative and professional competence in work performance and results.

How to apply:

Interested candidates fulfilling the required qualifications should submit their application through Post Office, email or by hand delivery, clearly indicating the position and vacancy reference number, on both the cover letter, envelope and email applications, together with County Assembly Service Board Employment Form, a detailed CV, copies of academic & professional certificates, national identity card, names and telephone contacts of three referees, so as to reach the Board by Tuesday at 5:00 PM, 16^th September, 2025, addressed to:

Clerk of the Assembly/ Secretary, County Assembly Service Board County Assembly of Kisumu,

P.O Box 86 – 400100,

Kisumu

Email: kisumuassembly@gmail.com

Detailed job descriptions and specifications for the above positions are available in at the Assembly`s website: www.kisumuassembly.go.ke

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS

Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application:-

• A Signed application letter;
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, notice period required to take up appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
• Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
• Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO NOTE:

• Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application;
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during interviews; and
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE EXPECTED TO PRESENT THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER SIX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATES: –

• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
• Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
• Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

County Assembly of Kisumu is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to implementing the provisions of the Article 232 (1) of the Constitution on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED, THE MINORITIES AND FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY INCLUDING STAFF MEMBERS OF THE SERVICE.

Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of documents/details as sought for will not be considered. Any form of canvassing and giving false information shall lead to automatic disqualification.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES SHALL BE CONTACTED.

NOTE: The positions are open to KENYAN CITIZENS ONLY.