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• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of
  procurement activities, ensuring that they are carried out in line with
  the approved delegation of Authority protocol and in accordance with the
  procurement guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Draw the annual procurement plan, coordinate
  and monitor the implementation of procurement activities, prepare
  contracts, develop and implement systems for monitoring and evaluating
  suppliers’ performance.
• Keenly track and forecast the key cost
  drivers and market factors affecting the range of products of interest to
  the Authority.
• Prepare tender documents and manage the
  tendering process within the established guidelines of the Authority and
  in compliance with PPDA procedures.
• Implement appropriate sourcing strategies to
  achieve value for money and to assure an adequate source of supplies and
  stock levels.
• The incumbent will develop and implement
  systems for proper identification and pre-qualification of suppliers of
  goods and services according to procurement laws, and advise management on
  forecasts and procurement planning.
• Ensure accurate maintenance and safe storage
  of records for all procurement activities.
• Develop, review and recommend new or improved
  procurement policies and procedures for continuous improvement to match
  the Authority’s current and future business plans.
• Mentor and supervise the performance of staff
  under him/ her to ensure high staff morale, productivity and development
  in line with the human resource policies.
• Oversee the development of the solicitation
  documents in readiness for the approval by the contracts committee.
• Recommend to the Contracts Committee members
  of the Evaluation Committees
• Manage the boarding off and disposal of
  assets in consultation with user departments in accordance with the Authority
  guidelines and PPDA regulations.
• Act as the Secretariat for the procurement
  and disposal of assets
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned
  from time to time.

• The ideal candidate for the National
  Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) Head of Procurement vacancy
  should hold an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Procurement,
  Business Administration with specialisation in purchasing and supplies, or
  a related field.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of
  Purchasing & Supplies or other relevant internationally recognised
  procurement professional body is an essential requirement.
• The applicant should preferably hold a
  Master’s degree in procurement or a related field
• At least ten (10) years’ experience in
  procurement in a large and reputable organisation with at least five (5)
  of these at senior level.
• Previous exposure and experience in managing
  tenders, negotiations, contract placements, delivery and payments.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in specific
  financial and purchasing software systems.
• Strategic, conceptual thinking and analytical
  skills
• Highly self-driven person with well-developed
  oral, written and communication skills.
• Demonstrated high level of integrity.

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