Procurement Jobs in Kenya - Kenya Coastal Development Project

South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Project (SWIOFP)

Kenya Coastal Development Project

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The Government of Kenya has received financing, (on behalf of the Union of Comoros, Republic of Madagascar, Republic of Mauritius, Republic of Mozambique, United Republic of Tanzania, Republic of Seychelles and Republic of South Africa) from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) acting as an Implementing Agency for the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) (hereinafter called “Grant”) toward the cost of South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Project (SWIOFP).

The Government of Kenya has also received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the Kenya Coastal Development Project (KCDP).

The developmental objective of the KCDP is to promote environmentally

sustainable management of Kenya’s coastal and marine resources by strengthening the capacity of existing relevant governmental agencies and by enhancing the capacity of rural micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in selected coastal communities.

The SWIOFP and KCDP are both hosted and supervised by Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), Mombasa on behalf of the Government of Kenya.

The Government of Kenya intends to apply a portion of the funds to eligible payments under the contract for the provision of technical assistance in procurement T

he Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) now invites applications from qualified and eligible persons for the position of a Procurement Specialist

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• University degree in business related field from a recognized university;
• Conversant with international procurement policies and procedures with specific experience and working knowledge of World Bank Procurement Guidelines and procedures;
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Kenya Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005, and related Regulations.
• Team player, self-motivated; innovative and ability to work under little supervision;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Ability to communicate in French and Portuguese will be added advantages.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advising the SWIOFP National Management Units (NMU5) and KCDP Implementing Agencies on all matters relating to procurement;
• Preparation and updating of annual procurement plans in collaboration with the SWIOFP National Management Units and KCDP Implementing Agencies;
• Drafting of tender documents for goods & works and request for proposals for consultancy services;
• Receiving, opening and evaluation of applications for prequalification, expressions of interest, bids and proposals;
• Obtaining the KMFRI Tender Board approval for contracts awards and bidding documents (where applicable);
• Preparation of responses to clarifications of bidding documents and Request for Proposals;
• Drafting of and executing contract forms; and
• Preparation of evaluation reports and recommendations for award of contracts
• Establishment and maintenance of a procurement records and filing system;
• Assist and train KCDP Procurement Officers from the implementing agencies, and SWIOFP Procurement Officers from the NMUs, with a view to transferring procurement responsibilities to them after the end of the consultancy assignment;
• Monitoring procurement performance and preparing quarterly procurement progress reports for the projects.

Applications should be accompanied with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certified certificates, names and contact addresses of two (2) references.

All applications should be submitted to the under mentioned not later than 12th July 2011.

Only the successful candidates will be notified for interview.

The position is for a two year period.

Director
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute
P.O. Box 81561- 80100
Mombasa.
Kenya