Procurement Specialist Job Opportunity in Kenya

Republic of KenyaThe National Treasury
Infrastructure Finance & Public Private Partnerships Project
Job Opportunity: Procurement Specialist
The Government of Kenya (GoK) in conjunction with the World Bank is implementing a four-year Infrastructure Finance and Public Private Partnerships Project (IFPPP) whose overall development objective is to increase private investment in the Kenyan infrastructure market by improving the enabling environment to generate a pipeline of bankable PPP projects.
The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) is established to implement the IFPPP Project and ensure that the operational, safeguards, procurement, disbursement, monitoring, and reporting aspects of the Project are implemented.
The PIU is looking for a highly motivated Kenyan to fill the position of Procurement Specialist for a period of one (1) year renewable for a further period of two years based on performance.
The Procurement Specialist is expected to perform the following tasks:

Be responsible for carrying out procurement functions under the PIU on behalf of the National Treasury (GOK) in accordance with the procedures specified in the

Development Credit Agreement between the Republic of Kenya and the IDA;

Prepare an overall procurement plan for all the goods and services to be purchased under the Project, specifying allocation of tasks and responsibilities at each stage of the procurement process;

Assist procuring entities in all aspects of procurement, including preparation of technical specifications for the goods and services, bidding documents, bid advertisements;

Assemble committees with the participation of representatives from the National

Treasury and procuring entities for the opening and evaluation of bids for purchase of goods and services,Expressions of Interest and Requests for Proposals, as well as contract negotiations and awards:

Prepare evaluation reports, contract negotiation minutes, draft contracts, etc.;

Monitor and supervise the contract implementation, including issues of claims and disputes, compensation events, etc.; and, undertake procurement in close collaboration with the procuring entities;

Ensure the timely execution of contracts for consultants’ services and the purchase of goods and equipment;

Assist with other project management responsibilities as identified by the Project Manager.Qualification

A university degree in economics, finance, public administration, law or any other relevant field. Post graduate studies and/or relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage.

Excellent spoken and written English is a requirement.Experience

At least 5 years general experience working as a Procurement Specialist in a public organization, multilateral agency or large corporate organization;

At least 2 years working experience in public procurement, in projects financed by the World Bank and/or international financial organizations;

Knowledge of international organizations/agencies’ and GoK public procurement regulations and procedures;

Specialized training on procurement in line with the World Bank rules would be an advantage;

Ability to communicate effectively, prepare, negotiate, analyze, elaborate and present reports;Complete Application documents (curriculum vitae with details of your qualifications, experience, day and evening telephone numbers, email address and names of three referees) in plain sealed envelopes with Position reference and name clearly marked on top should be sent to the address below or placed in the tender box at our offices on the 7th floor, Anniversary Towers, North Tower
Postal Address:
Project Implementation Unit
Attention: Procurement Specialist
P.O Box 21190-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
Telephone No.: 254 - 20 - 2210271/2210341
Physical Address:
Project Implementation Unit
Attention: Procurement Specialist
7th Floor, Anniversary Towers, North Tower.
Building No.19 Monrovia Street/University Way, Nairobi, Kenya.
Deadline for submission of Applications is Friday 27th February 2015 at 1600 hours Kenyan local time.
Director, Public Private Partnerships Unit
For: Principal Secretary