Supply Chain Management Officer

Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board (HRMPEB) is as a state corporation within the Ministry of Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes. It is established in accordance with Section 16 of the Human Resource Management Professionals Act, No. 52 of 2012.  Its functions and powers include;

(a) Prescribing and regulating syllabuses of instruction for human resource management professional examinations;
(b) Preparing and conducting examinations for persons seeking registration under the Act;
(c) Making rules in respect to examinations;
(d) Prescribing the fees and other charges payable with respect to such examinations;
(e) Issuing certificates to candidates who have satisfied examinations requirements;
(f) Issuing professional qualifying certificates and other awards to candidates who have satisfied examination requirements
(g)Investigating and determining cases involving indiscipline of students registered with the Examination Board;
(h) Promoting recognition of its examinations locally and internationally

The Board is seeking to recruit a highly competent, proactive and self-driven individual to fill the following position:

Position: Supply Chain Management Officer
Job Group: 5
No. of Positions: 1

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:

i) Conducting market research, surveys and analysis;
ii) Carrying out procurement planning and inventory control;
iii) Drafting of procurement and disposal programmes, plans, strategies and budgets;
iv) Compiling pre-qualified list of suppliers;
v) Preparing local purchase orders;
vi) Carrying out stock takes;
vii) Participating in board survey exercises;
viii) Assisting in preparing tender documents;
ix) Participating in tender evaluation process; and
x) Drafting notices of award acceptance, rejection and debriefing letters.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

i) Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Procurement or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
ii) Proficiency in computer applications;
iii) Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Key Skills and Competencies

(i) Good organizational and planning skills;
(ii) Good interpersonal and communication skills;
(iii) Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines;
(iv) IT skills;
(v) Ability to work under pressure;
(vi) Ability to working in teams;
(vii) Analytical and problem