Deputy Director Supply Chain Management

Reference: KT/CASB/2026/11 | Grade: KCASB 4 (J/G Q) | Posts: 1 | Basic salary: KShs. 105,570 – 139,790 p.m. (permanent and pensionable)

Job description

Coordinating the development, implementation and review of internal supply chain management policies, strategies, guidelines, standards and procedures in line with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (PPADA), 2015 and Regulations 2020;

Interpreting and enforcing the provisions of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 and other regulations;

Spearheading the development and implementation of procurement and disposal plans;

Advising management and relevant stakeholders on matters relating to supply chain management;

Promoting a culture of regulatory compliance and good corporate governance;

Ensuring the security and proper preservation of goods, equipment and stores;

Coordinating the procurement of goods, services and works and disposal of assets in accordance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015;

Evaluating and monitoring the performance of suppliers of goods, equipment, works and services;

Monitoring supply chain management contracts in the KCASB;

Safeguarding inventory of procured equipment, services, vehicles and any other related machinery, goods and works;

Overseeing the sourcing of external suppliers and service providers;

Facilitating procurement market research, surveys and global trends with respect to supply chain management;

Overseeing supply market analysis, supplier evaluation, tendering, contract drafting and supplier management;

Ensuring submission of quarterly reports to the National Treasury and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA);

Ensuring modern inventory management techniques and approaches are applied in the KCASB; and

Any other duty that may be assigned by the Office of the Clerk of Assembly.

Job specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

Valid Kenyan citizenship;

Bachelor's degree or a diploma in procurement/supply chain management from an institution recognized in Kenya or any other relevant qualification;

Membership to the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or its equivalent;

Valid practising certificate; and

Minimum of two (2) years' relevant work experience.

Added advantage

Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration (Supply Chain Management option), Commerce (Supply Chain Management option) or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution in Kenya;

Senior Management Course or its equivalent;

Knowledge and hands-on skills in government procurement;

High degree of integrity and honesty; and

Certificate in computer applications/packages.

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA

How to apply

Application process

All interested and qualified persons are required to physically submit their signed application letters, together with a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), copies of certified academic and professional certificates together with transcripts, and a certified copy of National ID/Passport, in a sealed envelope with the position applied for clearly marked on the left side, addressed to:

The Secretary Kitui County Assembly Service Board

P.O. Box 694 – 90200 Kitui

Applications should physically reach the Office of the Clerk of Assembly/Secretary, Kitui County Assembly Service Board on or before Monday, 30 November 2026 by 5.00 p.m., East Africa Time.

Important information to all applicants

It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Cards, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during the interviews.

Candidates with foreign degrees MUST obtain accreditation from the Commission for University Education of Kenya.

Serving officers shall be required to avail original letters of appointment to the current substantive posts during the interviews.

Applications should physically reach the Office of the Clerk of Assembly/Secretary, Kitui County Assembly Service Board on or before Monday, 30 November 2026 by 5.00 p.m., East Africa Time.

Successful candidates will be required to submit clearance certificates before appointment from the following organizations, as part of compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya: Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Higher Education Loans Board, Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Kenya Revenue Authority, and a Credit Reference Bureau.

The Kitui County Assembly Service Board is committed to implementing Article 232(1) of the Constitution on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya's diverse communities, and equal employment opportunities for men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. Women, youth, persons with disabilities, marginalized groups and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Beware of fraudsters

The County Assembly of Kitui does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Any individuals or parties requesting such payments while posing as Assembly representatives are impostors and should be reported to the relevant authorities.

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