Chief Principal Supply Chain Management at County Assembly of Kisumu

Job Description

The entry and training grade for this cadre.

Basic Salary Ksh. 107,130
House Allowance Ksh. 28,000
Commuter Allowance Ksh.14, 000
Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director Supply Chain Management, duties and responsibilities will entail:

supervision of all staff within the department;
interpretation of relevant laws, regulations and policies;
ensuring goods and services procured by County Assembly meet tender specifications;
identifying, evaluating, selecting and negotiating contractual terms and prices with third party providers including suppliers;
developing detailed Service Level Agreements for third party providers outlining the key performance areas critical to the County Assembly
monitoring third party providers’ performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements;
convening and providing secretarial services to the Tender Committee;
ensuring maintenance of updated suppliers list;
ensuring that planned stock levels will meet forecasted demand by monitoring stocks to identify changes and determining re-order levels; and
Providing advisory services in the procurement matters to the County Assembly including preparation of consolidated procurement and disposal plan.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

Served in the grade of Senior Principal Supply Chain Management Officer or a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and Supplies Management, Business
Administration, Logistics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Master degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and Supplies Management, Business Administration, Logistics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution OR
15 years’ experience in the same field.
Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer application;
Registration with a professional body and membership of good standing;
Valid practicing certificate; and
Demonstrated managerial and administrative and professional competence in work performance and results.

How to apply:
Interested candidates fulfilling the required qualifications should submit their application through Post
Office, email or by hand delivery, clearly indicating the position and vacancy reference number, on both
the cover letter, envelope and email applications, together with County Assembly Service Board
Employment Form, a detailed CV, copies of academic & professional certificates, national identity card,
names and telephone contacts of three referees, so as to reach the Board by Tuesday at 5:00 PM, 16
th
September, 2025, addressed to:
Clerk of the Assembly/ Secretary, County Assembly Service Board
County Assembly of Kisumu,
P.O Box 86 – 400100,
Kisumu
Email: kisumuassembly@gmail.com
Detailed job descriptions and specifications for the above positions are available in at the Assembly`s
website: www.kisumuassembly.go.ke

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS
Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application:-
1. A Signed application letter;
2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of
education, notice period required to take up appointment and names of at least three professional
referees;
3. Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
4. Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO NOTE:
1. Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to
include incorrect information in the application;
2. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
3. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
4. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card,
academic and professional certificates during interviews; and
5. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE EXPECTED TO PRESENT THE
FOLLOWING CHAPTER SIX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATES: –
1. Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
2. Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
3. Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
4. Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
5. Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
County Assembly of Kisumu is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to implementing the
provisions of the Article 232 (1) of the Constitution on fair competition and merit, representation of
Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women,
members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED, THE MINORITIES AND FEMALE CANDIDATES
ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY INCLUDING STAFF MEMBERS OF THE
SERVICE. Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of documents/details as sought for
will not be considered. Any form of canvassing and giving false information shall lead to automatic
disqualification. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES SHALL BE CONTACTED.
NOTE: The positions are open to KENYAN CITIZENS ONLY.