Supply Chain Management Officer - IPOA

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is established pursuant to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority Act Cap. 86 Laws of Kenya.

Its main function is to provide for civilian oversight over the work of the Police.

The Authority wishes to recruit results-oriented Kenyan citizens with drive, vision and creativity to fill the following vacant positions: -

Job Title: Supply Chain Management Officer II

Ref: IPOA/HR/20/2026

Grade: IPOA 9

1 Position

Consolidated Salary: 90,000 – 130,000

Department: Supply Chain Management

Location / Work Station: Headquarters

Section / Unit: Supply Chain Management

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Senior Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management.

Job Purpose: This cadre is responsible for management and administration of the supply chain function to ensure timely availability of goods, works and services in the Authority.

Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks

An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

i. Supporting in the implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures that impact on supply chain management while ensuring compliance to applicable laws, statutes and circulars;

ii. Conducting market surveys/research to inform procurement of goods, works and services;

iii. Supporting in the implementation of capacity building programs on supply chain processes in the Authority;

iv. Conducting registration/prequalification of suppliers and maintenance of the lists;

v. Updating inventory/stores in compliance with the relevant regulations;

vi. Updating records in the division;

vii. Consolidating data for compiling internal and external reports in the division;

viii. Implementing risks mitigation measures;

ix. Issuing items to staff as per the requisition;

x. Develop and implement individual work plan.

Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications Required

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following Qualifications:

i. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Procurement, Purchasing, Logistics, Business Administration, Commerce or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

ii. Member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM); and

iii. Proficiency in computer applications.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants who meet the stated requirements are invited to submit their applications through the Authority’s CAREERS PORTAL, applications should be submitted no later than Tuesday, 10th November, 2026.

Director/Chief Executive Officer,

Independent Policing Oversight Authority,

1st Ngong Avenue, ACK Garden Annex, 2nd Floor,

P.O Box 23035 – 00100, Nairobi.

Email: recruitment1023@ipoa.go.ke

Please note that upon receiving an offer of employment, the successful candidate will be required to comply with the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

This includes submitting valid copies of the following documents:

A valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);

A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);

A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);

A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) (Must provide certificate or report);

A Valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

IPOA is an equal opportunity employer and shall not in its recruitment discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ethnic origin, political affiliation, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, health or social status.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

IPOA does not engage any recruitment agencies and no medical examination is required before one attends an interview.

IPOA does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting or interview).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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