Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain  , Project Management

  • Subcontracts and Procurement Manager

    Subcontracts and Procurement Manager

    Position Description

    IDG’s International Education Division is seeking a Subcontracts and Procurement Manager for this anticipated activity in Kenya. This role will provide overall management of project procurement, including but not limited to, the processes of procurement, transport of procured goods, and oversight of Asset and Inventory Management and Control. The Procurement Manager will provide leadership and coordination of RTI’s entire procurement and logistics component by ensuring compliance with RTI procurement and logistics policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
    Additionally, this role will provide primary operational oversight and coordination of the Subcontract Management function for RTI. As part of the role, they will collaborate with other project staff to ensure effective and efficient coordination from project startup to closeout. This candidate will also maintain a portfolio of subcontracts as part of their day-to-day responsibilities.
    Position is contingent upon award and funding.

    Responsibilities
    Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

    Oversee procurement management of commodities/goods/materials and services required for training workshops and other program activities.
    Lead the preparation and implementation of the annual procurement plan supported with budget and timetables.
    Perform all phases of sourcing activity while ensuring best value for money and within required lead times for a variety of requirements, including analysis of overall budgetary impact for all types of procurement transactions.
    Coordinate issuance of purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures.
    Contribute to the supply chain management efforts up to and including logistical support from the ordering point through the follow-up, and delivery of the required goods and/or services to the final destination.
    Prepare and issue procurement solicitation documents (Request for Quotes, Request for Proposals or Invitation for Tenders) and negotiate for assigned procurements such as commodities/goods/materials, and services.
    Develop and maintain procurement SOPs and ensure timely and proper preparation of procurement plans for the project, including establishment of the deadlines and monitoring of their implementation.
    Ensure proper administration of and oversee all procurement and subcontracts areas of responsibility.
    Responsible for subcontract process for local organizations, including tracking, review, and approval process.
    Collaborate with the Technical Lead to identify and manage risks and participate in the resolution of any performance issues with subcontractors.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in management, public administration, business administration, or other relevant discipline, with 12 years of relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree with 10 years of relevant work experience.
    Progressive experience implementing donor funded activities that are similar in terms of complexity, scope, and budget.
    Strong demonstrated skills in procurement, logistics, subcontract management, and security.
    Demonstrated skills in building, mobilizing, and leading multidisciplinary teams.
    Proven ability to work independently and multi-task in high-pressure settings.
    Ability to resolve sensitive and complicated work issues with senior high-level country counterparts, donor representatives, and senior-level staff.
    Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.
    Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, QuickBooks, PowerPoint, and Excel.
    Verbal and written English proficiency is required.

    Apply via :

    careers.rti.org

  • Project Coordinator, Food Supply Systems

    Project Coordinator, Food Supply Systems

    About the Role

    The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Project Coordinator, Food Supply Systems to provide technical expertise in developing Last Mile Vendor (LMV) businesses. They will be responsible for identification, selection and supporting business to increase the access of safe, fresh and variety of vegetables within the project area. This role will be offered on a three(3) year fixed term contract, subject to availability of funding and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
    In Kenya, 94% of adults do not meet the WHO recommendations of 400 grams of daily fruit and vegetable consumption. In 2015, a national survey found that 15.3% consumed fruits daily and 50.9% consumed vegetables daily. Many African countries do not produce enough vegetables to meet their populations’ nutrient needs. This low production is exacerbated by high losses in the value chain.  
    GAIN Kenya has designed a program to respond to this situation by stimulating increased vegetable access and increasing consumption through demand creation.
    The Vegetables for All project will create partnerships with private actors and organizations who employ different models at various levels and support sourcing of vegetables from Good Agricultural Practices compliant suppliers to increase all-year availability of safe vegetables in target.

    Key Responsibilities include

    Collaborate with relevant structures (at national, county, market level), provide technical advice and support the implementation of existing local food safety standards.
    Identify Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) compliant vegetable suppliers and/or suppliers who are meeting the food standards in project implementation counties and link them to last mile vendors for improved sourcing of safe vegetables.
    Conduct regular visits to Last Mile Vendors (LMVs) working locations to verify actual status of vegetable supply and address vegetables supply challenges.  
    Link last mile vendors to identified suppliers who are meeting food standards for improved sourcing of safe vegetables.
    Coordinate with implementing partners and key stakeholders in the project to train the last mile vendors on various aspects including food safety, business development amongst others.
    Provision of technical support and trainings to mid value chain actors (e.g cold chain storage providers /logistics, retail shops, aggregators), Last Mile Vendors (LMVs) and market committees on the need for traceability systems for food safety and how to use the available/developed systems.
    Participate and contribute to development and implementation of project work plans in collaboration with the project coordinators.
    Provide assistance to the project manager by monitoring the project progress against project workplan and budget.

    About you

    The ideal candidate should have experience working with last mile vendors with ability to link them with suppliers compliant with food standards. Have a deep understanding and development of food safety and traceability systems. You should have strong capacity building skills with a wide variety of stakeholders including experience providing technical support to value chain actors such as cold chain storage providers, aggregators, retail shops, logistics etc.
    The post holder should have solid experience in the Agri-food sector in Kenya, particularly in areas of agriculture, agribusiness, nutrition etc. Experience working on donor funded agribusiness projects or with an agribusiness itself in addition to a great understanding of supply chain analysis with a focus on vegetables.
    You should be able to conduct match making events to enhance market linkages in addition to linking vendors to various business development service providers. The candidate should have an education background with a degree in Agribusiness, Agriculture, Entrepreneurship & SME Management, and/or equivalent work experience. Project Management certification is highly desirable.

    Apply via :

    www.gainhealth.org

  • Subcontracts and Procurement Manager

    Subcontracts and Procurement Manager

    Position Description

    IDG’s International Education Division is seeking a Subcontracts and Procurement Manager for this anticipated activity in Kenya. This role will provide overall management of project procurement, including but not limited to, the processes of procurement, transport of procured goods, and oversight of Asset and Inventory Management and Control. The Procurement Manager will provide leadership and coordination of RTI’s entire procurement and logistics component by ensuring compliance with RTI procurement and logistics policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
    Additionally, this role will provide primary operational oversight and coordination of the Subcontract Management function for RTI. As part of the role, they will collaborate with other project staff to ensure effective and efficient coordination from project startup to closeout. This candidate will also maintain a portfolio of subcontracts as part of their day-to-day responsibilities.
    Position is contingent upon award and funding.

    Responsibilities

    Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

    Oversee procurement management of commodities/goods/materials and services required for training workshops and other program activities.
    Lead the preparation and implementation of the annual procurement plan supported with budget and timetables.
    Perform all phases of sourcing activity while ensuring best value for money and within required lead times for a variety of requirements, including analysis of overall budgetary impact for all types of procurement transactions.
    Coordinate issuance of purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures.
    Contribute to the supply chain management efforts up to and including logistical support from the ordering point through the follow-up, and delivery of the required goods and/or services to the final destination.
    Prepare and issue procurement solicitation documents (Request for Quotes, Request for Proposals or Invitation for Tenders) and negotiate for assigned procurements such as commodities/goods/materials, and services.
    Develop and maintain procurement SOPs and ensure timely and proper preparation of procurement plans for the project, including establishment of the deadlines and monitoring of their implementation.
    Ensure proper administration of and oversee all procurement and subcontracts areas of responsibility.
    Responsible for subcontract process for local organizations, including tracking, review, and approval process.
    Collaborate with the Technical Lead to identify and manage risks and participate in the resolution of any performance issues with subcontractors.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in management, public administration, business administration, or other relevant discipline, with 12 years of relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree with 10 years of relevant work experience.
    Progressive experience implementing donor funded activities that are similar in terms of complexity, scope, and budget.
    Strong demonstrated skills in procurement, logistics, subcontract management, and security.
    Demonstrated skills in building, mobilizing, and leading multidisciplinary teams.
    Proven ability to work independently and multi-task in high-pressure settings.
    Ability to resolve sensitive and complicated work issues with senior high-level country counterparts, donor representatives, and senior-level staff.
    Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.
    Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, QuickBooks, PowerPoint, and Excel.
    Verbal and written English proficiency is required.

    Apply via :

    careers.rti.org

  • Project Coordinator, Food Supply Systems

    Project Coordinator, Food Supply Systems

    About the Role

    The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Project Coordinator, Food Supply Systems to provide technical expertise in developing Last Mile Vendor (LMV) businesses. They will be responsible for identification, selection and supporting business to increase the access of safe, fresh and variety of vegetables within the project area. This role will be offered on a three(3) year fixed term contract, subject to availability of funding and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
    In Kenya, 94% of adults do not meet the WHO recommendations of 400 grams of daily fruit and vegetable consumption. In 2015, a national survey found that 15.3% consumed fruits daily and 50.9% consumed vegetables daily. Many African countries do not produce enough vegetables to meet their populations’ nutrient needs. This low production is exacerbated by high losses in the value chain.  
    GAIN Kenya has designed a program to respond to this situation by stimulating increased vegetable access and increasing consumption through demand creation.
    The Vegetables for All project will create partnerships with private actors and organizations who employ different models at various levels and support sourcing of vegetables from Good Agricultural Practices compliant suppliers to increase all-year availability of safe vegetables in target.

    Key Responsibilities include

    Collaborate with relevant structures (at national, county, market level), provide technical advice and support the implementation of existing local food safety standards.
    Identify Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) compliant vegetable suppliers and/or suppliers who are meeting the food standards in project implementation counties and link them to last mile vendors for improved sourcing of safe vegetables.
    Conduct regular visits to Last Mile Vendors (LMVs) working locations to verify actual status of vegetable supply and address vegetables supply challenges.  
    Link last mile vendors to identified suppliers who are meeting food standards for improved sourcing of safe vegetables.
    Coordinate with implementing partners and key stakeholders in the project to train the last mile vendors on various aspects including food safety, business development amongst others.
    Provision of technical support and trainings to mid value chain actors (e.g cold chain storage providers /logistics, retail shops, aggregators), Last Mile Vendors (LMVs) and market committees on the need for traceability systems for food safety and how to use the available/developed systems.
    Participate and contribute to development and implementation of project work plans in collaboration with the project coordinators.
    Provide assistance to the project manager by monitoring the project progress against project workplan and budget.

    About you

    The ideal candidate should have experience working with last mile vendors with ability to link them with suppliers compliant with food standards. Have a deep understanding and development of food safety and traceability systems. You should have strong capacity building skills with a wide variety of stakeholders including experience providing technical support to value chain actors such as cold chain storage providers, aggregators, retail shops, logistics etc.
    The post holder should have solid experience in the Agri-food sector in Kenya, particularly in areas of agriculture, agribusiness, nutrition etc. Experience working on donor funded agribusiness projects or with an agribusiness itself in addition to a great understanding of supply chain analysis with a focus on vegetables.
    You should be able to conduct match making events to enhance market linkages in addition to linking vendors to various business development service providers. The candidate should have an education background with a degree in Agribusiness, Agriculture, Entrepreneurship & SME Management, and/or equivalent work experience. Project Management certification is highly desirable.

    Apply via :

    www.gainhealth.org

  • Project Manager, Procurement and Business Development (GAIN Premix Facility – GPF)

    Project Manager, Procurement and Business Development (GAIN Premix Facility – GPF)

    Key Responsibilities include:

    Providing strategic leadership in the areas of design, planning, and implementation for of the project in relation to project scoping, activities, and objectives in line with the GAIN business plans, programme frameworks, and organisational strategic priorities
    Collaborating with the Knowledge Leadership department and working with the Portfolio Lead to develop result and monitoring framework and tools to closely monitor project impact and support in research and evaluation activities for GPF as needed
    Managing a demand forecast, capturing premix needs and quality related inputs for GAIN’s projects (Food Fortification, SMEs, Workforce Nutrition etc.) and other external partners
    Leading on procurement processes by selecting, managing, and developing an effective pool of suppliers, clients and certification agents on the day-to-day operations of the GPF such as risk management, conducting tenders, sample collection and testing managing product supply accounts, ensuring a smooth procurement process from order placement through to delivery
    Supporting the development of local premix supply systems and models for LSFF programs and the expansion of new services such as supply of fortification dosifiers and analytical devices
    Maintaining relationships with key customer accounts, visiting clients and consignment stocks warehouses, ensuring progress is on track and the risk mitigation plan is up to date
    Maintaining constant liaison with the relevant NGO/UN partners, government ministries, fortified foods producers, premix blenders and micronutrient manufacturers and GPF certification agents and other stakeholders to ensure smooth operations of the GPF
    Managing and supervising the Africa Representative for the GPF and any other staff and interns under the GAIN Premix Facility

    About You

    The ideal candidate will have substantial professional experience within end-to-end procurement management (specifically with demonstrable experience managing procurement inputs on behalf of clients, food producers and partners within the food ingredients / food fortification industry, working with premix and food fortified food products within the Africa and/or Asia region).
    The postholder will also have proven experience and track record in business development and client management (with a demonstrable background in proposal development, developing a customer base and managing key stakeholders such as NGO/UN partners, government ministries, fortified foods producers, premix blenders and certification agents, and micronutrient manufacturers and proven credit management experience, managing risk assessments, collections, and due diligence.
    You will have strong stakeholder and people management skills, with a proven ability to work in an environment requiring collaboration with government, industries and international organizations. Also, you will be highly flexible and willing to travel in-country and overseas when required. In addition to this, you will possess fluent written and spoken English, candidates’ with languages skills in French will be an additional asset.
    A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, supply chain management, procurement, marketing or related field is required and candidates’ must be familiar with procurement processes and ERP/order management systems including Incoterms® 2020.
    Professional qualifications such as professional Diplomas from Charted Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is an added advantage.
    The ideal candidate will also have strong background in supply chain and order management; managing suppliers as well as import and export processes, preferably within an international setting / organisation. Candidates’ with experience of working in food fortification and/or global food assistance within the developing world is a significant advantage.

    Apply via :

    www.gainhealth.org

  • Subcontracts and Procurement Manager

    Subcontracts and Procurement Manager

    Position Description

    IDG’s International Education Division is seeking a Subcontracts and Procurement Manager for this anticipated activity in Kenya. This role will provide overall management of project procurement, including but not limited to, the processes of procurement, transport of procured goods, and oversight of Asset and Inventory Management and Control. The Procurement Manager will provide leadership and coordination of RTI’s entire procurement and logistics component by ensuring compliance with RTI procurement and logistics policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
    Additionally, this role will provide primary operational oversight and coordination of the Subcontract Management function for RTI. As part of the role, they will collaborate with other project staff to ensure effective and efficient coordination from project startup to closeout. This candidate will also maintain a portfolio of subcontracts as part of their day-to-day responsibilities.
    Position is contingent upon award and funding.

    Responsibilities

    Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

    Oversee procurement management of commodities/goods/materials and services required for training workshops and other program activities.
    Lead the preparation and implementation of the annual procurement plan supported with budget and timetables.
    Perform all phases of sourcing activity while ensuring best value for money and within required lead times for a variety of requirements, including analysis of overall budgetary impact for all types of procurement transactions.
    Coordinate issuance of purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures.
    Contribute to the supply chain management efforts up to and including logistical support from the ordering point through the follow-up, and delivery of the required goods and/or services to the final destination.
    Prepare and issue procurement solicitation documents (Request for Quotes, Request for Proposals or Invitation for Tenders) and negotiate for assigned procurements such as commodities/goods/materials, and services.
    Develop and maintain procurement SOPs and ensure timely and proper preparation of procurement plans for the project, including establishment of the deadlines and monitoring of their implementation.
    Ensure proper administration of and oversee all procurement and subcontracts areas of responsibility.
    Responsible for subcontract process for local organizations, including tracking, review, and approval process.
    Collaborate with the Technical Lead to identify and manage risks and participate in the resolution of any performance issues with subcontractors.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in management, public administration, business administration, or other relevant discipline, with 12 years of relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree with 10 years of relevant work experience.
    Progressive experience implementing donor funded activities that are similar in terms of complexity, scope, and budget.
    Strong demonstrated skills in procurement, logistics, subcontract management, and security.
    Demonstrated skills in building, mobilizing, and leading multidisciplinary teams.
    Proven ability to work independently and multi-task in high-pressure settings.
    Ability to resolve sensitive and complicated work issues with senior high-level country counterparts, donor representatives, and senior-level staff.
    Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.
    Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, QuickBooks, PowerPoint, and Excel.
    Verbal and written English proficiency is required.

    Apply via :

    careers.rti.org