Manager, Supply Chain Management at Youth Enterprise Development Fund

The Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) is a state corporation under the Ministry of Public Service, Youth & Gender Affairs. The Fund was established on 1st February 2007 as one of the strategies to address the challenge of youth unemployment in Kenya. It is one of the flagship projects of Vision 2030, under the social pillar. The Youth Fund is mand...

 

Manager, Supply Chain Management

  • Job TypeContract
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience8 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldProcurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 

REF: YEDF/MSC/12/2023
Terms of Employment: Contract – 5 years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance

Purpose of Job:

The job holder will ensure compliance with the provisions of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2015 and is responsible for procurement of goods, works and services, inventory management and disposal. The Manager, Supply Chain Management will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for the overall management and coordination of the Supply Chain function.

Job Description:
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

  • Oversee development, implementation and review of Supply Chain Management policies, strategies, plans and programmes;
  • Coordinate implementation of Public Procurement and Disposal Act and other government regulations relating to Supply Chain Management;
  • Coordinate development of annual procurement plans;
  • Ensure prudent and timely execution of contracts;
  • Coordinate processing of tenders, market surveys and research;
  • Manage pre-qualification of suppliers, inventory and stock control;
  • Ensure compliance with re-order levels for various items;
  • Oversee preparation of supplies expenditure estimates;
  • Oversee disposal of stores and automation of procurement processes;
  • Coordinate preparation of annual work plans;
  • Manage performance and build capacity.

Job Specifications:
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

  • A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in Management;
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Procurement or Supplies Management, Logistics, Commerce (Supply Chain Management option) or equivalent qualification from recognized  institution;
  • Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Procurement, Supplies Management, Financial Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
  • Registered by Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or any other relevant professional body;
  • Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Computer proficiency;
  • Demonstrate outstanding professional competence in discharging Supply Chain Management Function and managerial ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Method of Application

Interested candidates should send applications (with reference number clearly indicated on the envelope) to:
The Chairperson
Youth Enterprise Development Fund Board
4th Floor, Renaissance Corporate Park
Upper Hill,
P. O Box 48610-00100
Nairobi
Applications must include:

Application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three (3) referees including their email addresses and day time contacts, relevant certificates and testimonials, and a copy of National ID/passport. Applicants must indicate current position, current remuneration, expected remuneration, email and day time telephone contact.

Applications, must be received not later than 5.00 p.m. on 20th December, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification.

Successful applicants will be required to provide clearance certificates from the following bodies:

  • Kenya Revenue Authority
  • Directorate of Criminal Investigation
  • Higher Education Loans Board
  • Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission
  • Credit Reference Bureau.

Youth Enterprise Development Fund is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women, youth and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

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