Procurement Officer at Kenya Scouts Association (KSA)
Position Title: Procurement Officer
Location: The Kenya Scouts Association HQ, Nairobi
Reporting To: National Executive Commissioner
About Us:
The Kenya Scouts Association is an educational Movement for
young people, which provides non-formal education that complements the
core-curriculum offered in our educational institutions. Founded in 1910 and
registered under an Act of Parliament Cap 219, KSA is a dynamic, inclusive, and
impactful organization that nurtures young people into responsible,
disciplined, and service-oriented citizens.
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Procurement
Officer to join our team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible
for overseeing the procurement and supply chain functions of the
Association in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal
policies.
- Prepare
the annual procurement plan and budget proposal, and coordinate its
implementation in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Prepare
and review contract agreements in line with established procedures.
- Participate
in tender openings and commercial analyses in liaison with relevant
departments, sections, and units.
- Contribute
to the development and implementation of procurement policies, procedures,
and systems for the Association.
- Prepare
and issue tender documents, bidding requests, and requests for quotations
for both regular and specialized goods and services.
- Schedule
procurement activities in alignment with approved budgets.
- Promote
and ensure the adoption of best practices in supply chain management.
- Facilitate
the prompt and accurate delivery of goods, works, and services following
tender awards or purchase orders.
- Facilitating
receipt, verification, inspection and posting of ordered goods, to ensure
compliance to order specifications.
- Prepare
tender evaluation schedules and local purchase/service orders for approval
and award.
- Manage
the performance and appraisal of staff within the procurement unit.
- Participate
in periodic stock-taking and inventory control exercises.
Qualifications and Experience:
- At
least five (5) years of relevant work experience, of which three (3) years
must be at a senior level in Procurement.
- A
Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Purchasing and Supplies, Commerce,
Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, or a related
discipline.
- A
professional qualification in Supply Chain Management (e.g., CIPS, KISM).
- Membership
in a recognized professional body (such as KISM or CIPS) in good standing.
- A
Certificate in Computer Proficiency.
- Compliance
with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010).
How to Apply:
All application to be addressed to;
The National Executive Commissioner
Kenya Scouts Association Rowallan Scouts Camp
P.O. Box 4122-00100, Nairobi.
And be emailed to: hr@kenyascouts.org
State the Position being applied for on the subject.
Applications to reach us on or before 17th October,
2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.