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Assistant Program Officer - Procurement Department at Law Society of Kenya

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Industry: Law Practice
Description: The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is Kenyaโ€™s premier bar association, with membership of all practicing advocates, currently numbering over thirteen thousand members. It has the mandate to advise and assist members of the legal profession, the government and the larger public in all matters relating to the administration of justice in Kenya. The Society was established by an Act of Parliament - The Law Society of Kenya Act (Chapter 18 of the Laws of Kenya). The Law Society in its present form was formed in 1948 by section 3 of the Law Society of Kenya Ordinance, 1949. That Act was later repealed by the current Law Society of Kenya Act, which came into force on 30th October, 1992. Our Vision The vision of the Law Society of Kenya is to empower our members and promote good governance and the just rule of law. Our Mission The Law Society of Kenya mission is to be a world recognized bar association in the provision of quality services, fostering advocacy and the rule of law.
Job Description

Job Purpose:

The Procurement Department is mandated to provide professional guidance on all procurement and asset disposal matters in accordance with the Procurement Policy and Procedure Manual and the established industry standard operating procedures. The department plays a central role in supporting the Society’s operations by ensuring the timely and compliant acquisition of goods, works, and services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with store issuance;
  • Assist with preparation of stock reconciliation reports;
  • Assist with maintaining and archiving records of procurement and asset disposal proceedings;
  • Assist with compiling, collating, data for the procurement plan in line with the user departmental workplans and the approved budget;
  • Assist with preparation of evaluation reports;
  • Assist with consolidating, compiling and evaluating procurement requirements from the user departments;
  • Assist with invoice verification and payment processing;
  • Assist with preparation of purchase orders;
  • Assist with expediting procurement orders;
  • Assist with conducting supplier appraisal;
  • Assist managing re-order levels to avoid out of stock scenarios;
  • Assist with preparation of solicitation documents;
  • Assist with management of database for preferred suppliers;
  • Assist with conducting co-joint analysis;
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option),
  • Procurement and logistics or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
  • Dynamic, self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Planning & organizing skills
  • High degree of professional ethics and personal integrity; and
  • Excellent analytical writing, oral presentation, organizational and computer skills.
  • At least 2 years of relevant past experience
  • Must be a holder of CPSP or CIPS Level II certification
  • Must be a member of KISM or any other recognized relevant professional body in good standing 
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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