Town Council of Malava ICT and Procurement Jobs in Kenya

Applications are invited from qualified persons for the following positions.

ICT Officer
Salary Scale 10
Basic Salary £17064 X £399-£17463 X £447-£22827 X £660--£24807 p.a)

A minimum of Diploma in Information Technology/Diploma in Computer Technology/KNEC Diploma in Computer Studies obtained from a recognized college.

Experience

• Basic computer programming
• Experience in providing assistance to end users concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.
• Assists assigned users in use of computer software, including standard office software, network and systems client software, and specialized software that may be used by the council.
• Broad knowledge of PC hardware, software and peripherals to networking.
• Ability to provide PC hardware/ software training individually and in a group based setting
• Diagnoses the cause of personal computer operation problems and takes or recommends appropriate action to take to solve those problems.
• Performs software installation and setup procedures.
• Performs basic network configuration procedures for the council.
• Ability to Identify and resolve computer system operation problems.
• Oversee the daily performance of computer system.

Good knowledge of:

• Window 2003 server and Active Directory
• Microsoft Office products
• Hardware environment (PC, Server).
• MCSE certification would be an asset

Procurement Officer
Salary Scale 10
Basic Salary £17064 X £399 - £17463X£447 -£22827 X £660-£24807 p.a)

Reporting to the Town Clerk, the Procurement Officer will be required to provide support services and supply working tools to enable all departments function effectively and efficiently in attaining the goals and objectives for which the organization exists.

Key Responsibilities: -

• Formulate and implement procurement policies and procedures
• Prepare procurement plans for the council in liaison with the heads of departments.
• Prepare procuring formats and documents in line with the procurement procedures.
• Produce goods and services to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure that goods and services ordered are delivered on time and payments made in accordance with the procurements orders and or arrangements.
• Maintain store records to ensure proper storage and retrieval of information and management of obsolete stores.
• Co-ordinate provision of office utilities and services to facilitate performance of work.
• Identify and select credible suppliers
• Secretary to the tender committee
• Ensure complete compliance with the procurement Act, rules and regulations
• Provide technical advice to management, tender committee, procurement and disposal committees and all the other committees specification in the Act & regulations.
• Participate in preparing departmental budget and manage allocated resources for effective and efficient delivery of services.

Job requirements

• Diploma in purchase and supplies management from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in MS Word applications
• 3 years practical working experience in procurement in a public organization, reputable financial institutions or a well established commercial organization.
• Team player, good communication skills and negotiation skills
• Member of a recognized institute of purchasing and supply

Performance standard

• Adherence to the public procurement and disposal Act/Regulations 2005/2006
• Existence and adherence to the procurement plan based on the budget.
• Adherence to the procurement plan
• No cases of stock out or overstocking or stock expires.
• Timely and adequate provision of supplies to ensure smooth flow of operations.
• Satisfied customers / staff
• Reduced or no complain on the tendering / procurement / quotations processes
• Deadlines met for assigned work.

All applications with detailed CVs should reach Town Clerk's office on or before 10th Feb 2011 not later than 5.00p.m.

Town Council of Malava
P.O Box 211
Malava

Dominic Makori
Town Clerk