E-Recruitment

KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the programs Finance manager/KEMRI supply chain officers to establish contracts and Pricing and ensuring proper maintenance and serving as primary liaison with utilities and local Government agencies, such as fire, police, health and safety agencies

• Manage relationships with key operations vendors

• Prepare Monthly Procurement plan with Departmental heads

• Review Supplies Requisition

• Facilitate Quotation requests from the approved vendor list

• Coordinate Quotation review and analysis with members of the procurement committee

• Raise Local Purchase orders (LPOs) to vendors

• Follow up to ensure timely delivery of supplies

• Review the accuracy of Delivery Notes and Goods Received Note.

• Review and approve all operational invoices and ensure they are submitted for payment

• Assist in facilitating training & conferences

• Manage the transport schedule for the vehicles

• Oversee Maintenance/Services of all assets including vehicles and Motorcycles

• Manage contracts & agreements between the Program & other service providers

• Assist in booking air travels for the principal investigator and other staff Assets/Inventory Management (Take lead)

• Develop operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements; develop, implement, enforce, and evaluate policies and procedures; develop processes for receiving product, equipment utilization,

• Inventory management and shipping

• Work closely with inventory managers to perform analysis of inventory and ensure utilization of project inventory effectively, purchasing the right equipment, maintaining solid inventory data, and reduce sub-rental expenses

• Maintain and update the asset register

• Ensure labelling of assets

• Perform quarterly asset verification on the site

• Attend to other duties as required

Vacancy Requirements:

#	Description.	Requirement Type
1	Degree in Business Administration	Mandatory
2	Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel	Mandatory
3	Minimum of 3 years of experience providing high-level administrative support to senior management.	Mandatory
4	High-level organizational and time management skills to organize own work, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.	Mandatory
5	Previous experience working with remote and multi-cultural teams	Mandatory
6	Outstanding attention to detail.	Mandatory
7	Excellent communication skills – interpersonal, written, and verbal.	Mandatory
8	Fluency in English; other languages are an asset.	Mandatory
9	A high level of integrity and understanding of ethical business and governance practices;	Mandatory
10	Proficiency in administrative procedures and systems, managing files and records, presentations, and other office procedures.	Mandatory
11	Understanding and familiarity with social media and technology.	Mandatory
12	Excellent team player with a cooperative work style.	Mandatory
13	Ability to work without supervision and be self-motivated	Mandatory

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Job Type

Contract

No. of Vacancies

1

Job Grade

KMR 06

Location

Contact Email Address

icthelpdesk@kemri.go.ke

Application Ends on: 12/11/24 5:00:00 PM

Application Procedure:

To apply for this post you must be a registered user. Log into your account then go to Vacancies, view the post and click on the button: "Apply for this job".

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.

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