Job Description
RE-ADVERTISEMENT - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, REF NO: KISM-
001/2023
The Kenya Institute of Supplies Management is a body corporate established
through the Supplies Practitioners Management Act (SPMA) 2007. KISM is
mandated to make provision for the training, registration and licensing of
supplies practitioners; to regulate their practice and for connected purposes. The
Institute serves as the National body for Procurement and Supply Chain
Professionals in the private and public sectors in Kenya.
The KISM Council seeks to recruit a visionary, dynamic and innovative leader with
high professional and ethical standards to fill the position of the Chief Executive
Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic
leadership, driving business growth, ensuring operational efficiency, promoting
corporate image and enhancing brand visibility.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Shall be the Accounting Officer of the Institute
ii. Overseeing the training, registration and licensing of supplies practitioners
iii. Providing strategic leadership and direction
iv. Guiding the development and implementation of relevant policies and
procedures that enhance KISM’s positive image, brand perception and
competitive advantage
v. Execution and communication of the Council’s strategies, policies decisions
and resolutions
vi. Coordinating resource mobilization to enhance realization of the Institute’s
strategic plan objectives
vii. Fostering relationship with relevant government agencies, ministries,
development partners and other stakeholders for the benefit of the Institute
viii. Prudent management of all available resources of the Institute;
ix. Ensuring adherence to relevant national and international conventions and
treaties
x. Engendering good corporate governance practices in line with the
Constitution of Kenya 2010;
xi. Coordinating the preparation of the budget, procurement plans, annual
workplans, operational and financial reports for consideration and approval
by the Council
xii. Ensuring compliance with Government policies, circulars, regulatory
guidelines and directives and providing regular updates to the Council.
xiii. Inculcating an entrepreneurial and business mindset to ensure
diversification & optimization of resources
xiv. Delivering results while maintaining a good corporate culture by building a
professional and achievement oriented Executive Management team,
nurturing and maintaining a performance driven, ethical, fair and
meritocratic corporate culture
xv. Provide leadership in the day-to-day business and ensure a competent,
efficient and motivated human capital for enhanced productivity and
organizational performance
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
i. Must be a Kenyan Citizen
ii. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management and Logistics or in a business-
related field from a recognized institution.
iii. Masters’ Degree in Supply Chain Management, Strategic Management or in a
business-related field from a recognized institution.
iv. Be a Certified Procurement & Supplies Professional of Kenya (CPSP)
qualification administered by KISEB or equivalent recognized institute, and be
a full member of KISM in good standing with a valid Practicing license.
v. At least Fifteen (15) years of work experience of which five (5) years should be
at senior management.
vi. Has undergone Corporate Governance and/or Leadership Training.
vii. The successful candidate should satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the
Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
1. Leadership, integrity and people management skills
2. Customer service focus
3. Strategic level thinking
4. Change and transformation capabilities
5. Strong resource mobilization and management skills
6. Analytical and decision making
7. Adaptability and flexibility
8. Innovative and creative thinking
9. Stakeholder and partnership management skills