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• The incumbent will review EASTECO
  procurement policies, guidelines and procedures and past performance of
  the Commission in order to make recommendations for improvement;
• In consultation with the user departments
  prepare, implement and monitor the Annual Procurement Plan;
• Undertake, complete and assist in specific
  procurement projects and provide ongoing monitoring as required including
  working with department heads throughout Annual Plan;
• Plan for all the supplies needs for the
  Commission and formulate supplies policies and guidelines;
• The jobholder will also receive, review
  and process Purchase requisitions from User Departments; ensure that
  purchase requisitions have clarity, adequate specifications, for bidders
  to be able to respond to the tender/quotation appropriately. Group the
  requests into homogeneous categories and identify sources of supply;
• Provide timely logistical support for
  meetings and travel requests
• Compiling Tender documents for the EASTECO
  Tender Board Committee and make follow-up; Prepare minutes and reports of
  Tender board meetings;
• Guide user departments on procurement
  guidelines in areas such as drawing specifications and terms of reference
  right;
• Consolidate and prepare recommendations
  for award of tenders/quotations, and initiate draft notifications of
  awards and regret letters;
• Conduct routine inspections to assess
  utilization and control of supplies.
• Act as the chief custodian of EASTECO’s
  stores and stock
• Update and Maintain suppliers’ databases
  and records of all Procurement Transactions for the Commission.
• Expeditiously follow up supply of goods
  and services and forward certified invoices to Accounts for payment;
• Perform any other duties as assigned by
  the Management from time to time.

• The ideal candidate for the EAC East African
  Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO) Senior Procurement Officer
  career placement should hold a Master’s degree in Business Administration,
  Procurement and Supplies Management or equivalent.
• Possess a certificate in Procurement and
  supply operations
• At least eight years of relevant
  experience, of which 3 must be in a similar position, with practical
  experience in the field of Procurement for Goods and Services.
• Proficiency in standard computer
  applications such as Microsoft Office and specialized applications like
  SUN system, SAP, or Oracles is essential;
• Be a self-starter with excellent
  organisational skills and a proven ability to work independently with
  little guidance and oversight in a fast-paced environment;
• Highly reliable, positive and effective
  team player with a track record working in multi-disciplinary teams and
  delivering results through collaboration;
• Good Customer Relations, Negotiation
  skills, effective Communication and Report writing skills. Excellent
  written and verbal communications in English
• Age Limit: Below 55 years old.

• Letter of motivation, with the job
  reference
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae;
• Copy of the biodata page of passport/ID;
• Certified Copies of degree/certificates;
• Professional testimonials;
• Daytime telephone contact;
• Names and contact addresses (with
  telephone and emails) of 3 referees.

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