Procurement Assistant

The Kitui County Assembly Service Board is a body corporate established under Section 12 of the County Governments Act, 2012.

Section 12 (7) (b) of the County Governments Act, 2012 mandates the County Assembly Service Board to constitute offices in the County Assembly Service as well as appoint and supervise office holders. Further Section 24(1) of the County Assembly services Act, 2017 mandates the Board to establish such offices in the Service as it considers necessary or expedient for the efficient performance of the functions of the Service.

Pursuant to the above legal provisions, the Kitui County Assembly Service Board invites applications from qualified persons to be considered for the positions outlined herein below: –

PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT: (KCASB 5; J/G L) Ref: KT/CASB/2025/07 (2 POSTS)

Basic Salary Scale 5: Ksh. 44,400 p.m. Ksh. 61,110 p.m. (Permanent & Pensionable)

(a) Duties and responsibilities

(i) Assisting in tender evaluations and inspection of goods, works and services.
(ii) Taking charge of received goods;
(iii) Storing and maintenance of stores’ records;
(iv) Issuing of stores;
(v) Undertaking market survey and stock taking;
(vi) Assisting in receiving procured goods;
(vii) Facilitating Stores accommodation;
(viii) Any other duty that may be assigned.

(b) Requirements for Appointment

(i) Must be a Kenyan citizen;
(ii) Bachelor’s degree or a Diploma in Procurement/Supplies Chain Management or equivalent qualification from an Institution recognized in Kenya;
(iii) Should demonstrate/possess strong understanding of procurement processes and practices.

The following qualification(s) will be an added advantage

(i) Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or its equivalent.
(ii) Supervisory Management Course from a recognized institution.
(iii) Knowledge and hands-on skills in Government public procurement.
(iv) High degree of integrity and honesty.
(v) Certificate in computer applications/packages.