The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is a public Institute established to support public policy by contributing to the formulation of medium and long-term strategic perspectives for development of the country; and developing the required human and institutional capacities by undertaking economic forecasting, policy analysis and research, and through capacity building.
To meet the growing demand for its services, KIPPRA invites qualified, experienced and dynamic candidates to fill the following positions:
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
Ref SCM/FEB
Reporting to the Senior Supply Chain Management Officer, the Supply Chain Management Assistant will be expected to:
- Receive, inspect, and distribute purchases to user divisions;
- Assist in maintaining contact with suppliers regarding orders, market conditions, and trends;
- Participate in preparation of procurement reports related to purchasing, inventory control, and requests for purchases;
- Assist in conducting regular stock takes and inventory audits;
- Work in liaison with the supervisor to determine the Institute’s purchasing needs and specifications; and
- Assist the supervisor in coordinating activities in the procurement unit.
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from a recognized university;
- At least level four in CIPS;
- Membership in KISM;
- Minimum experience of one (1) year in supply chain Management; and
- Proficiency in MS Applications.
KIPPRA offers competitive terms and conditions of employment.
Successful candidates will be employed on a 3-year contract, renewable on the basis of performance.
Interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter indicating the reference number of position applied for and the area of specialization (in the case of Analysts) on both letter and envelope, copy of updated/detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, current and expected salary, and names and contacts (telephone and e-mail) of three (3) professional referees who are familiar with the candidate’s qualifications and work experience.
The application should be addressed to:
The Senior HR and Administration Officer,
Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis,
Bishops Garden Towers, 2nd Floor, Bishops Road,
P.O. Box 56445-00200, City Square, Nairobi
All email Applications to be sent to hr@kippra.or.ke
You can visit www.kippra.org for more information
Applications should reach not later than 9th March 2012.
KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates from the often marginalized segments of the society are particularly encouraged to apply.
