Ref No. NRS/97/022015
icipe – the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology – is an international research organisation focused on African insect science for food and health.
Its mission is to alleviate poverty by ensuring food security, improving health, protecting the environment and building the capacity of researchers and communities across the developing world.
icipe has over 450 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes located at various sites in Kenya and Ethiopia, and projects in a number of countries across Africa.
icipe wishes to recruit a suitable person to fill the position of Procurement Officer in the Procurement Section.
The position is tenable in Nairobi, Kenya at the icipe Duduville campus.
This is a two-year contract, with a possibility of extension after successfully completing a six-month probation period of the first contract.
A competitive compensation package will be offered to the right candidate.
Responsibilities:
Sourcing for suppliers and obtaining quotations in line with the Procurement Policy Manual.
Follow up on payments and prepayments for all overseas direct orders and disseminate information to suppliers for shipment.
Handle supplier evaluation and preparation of bid analysis for Total Cost of Ownership (ToC).
Data entry of purchase orders and dispatch of the same to suppliers.
Follow up on all purchase orders and disseminate accurate information on their progress.
Keep an overall, real-time order status report and database on all purchase orders.
Prepare and maintain an up-to-date list of registered vendors.
Maintain the procurement filing system and records, filing of purchase orders and retrieval of documents.
Requirements / Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management or related discipline
Computer proficiency (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access and/or other database management software)
Two years’ working experience in a busy organisation.
Other Desirable Attributes:
Ability to work with local suppliers and build long-term competitive supply relations.
Effective organisational and communication skills.
Reporting: This position reports to the Procurement Manager.
The selected candidate should be available to start as soon as possible.
How to Apply
All applications must arrive via email on or before the 28th February 2015.
Please quote the job reference number NRS/97/022015 on the email subject line.
Interested applicants should submit:
(a) a confidential cover letter,
(b) detailed CV with names and addresses of 3 referees (including e-mail addresses, fax numbers), and
(c) a one-page write-up on how you consider yourself suitable for the job, to:
procurementofficer@icipe.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer