Job Description
VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT - PLANNING OFFICER
The Kenya Institute of Supplies Management is a corporate body established
through an Act of Parliament, 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 is seeking to recruit a hands-on, dynamic, and knowledgeable
and performance-oriented person to fill the position of PLANNING OFFICER,
JOB GRADE KISM 6. REF SPO/001/2023
Description of this vacancy and requirements is outlined here below:
Directorate: Strategy, Planning & Research
Reporting to: Director, Strategy, Planning & Research
Job Summary:
The Planning Officer will assist on developing, implementing and reviewing
policies and strategies for planning; performance management; monitoring &
evaluation and providing leadership on implementation of the Institute’s
Strategic Plan.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Collecting and collating statistical data;
ii. Implementing Institute’s strategic plan and service charter;
iii. Implementing Institute’s performance contract and master plan;
iv. Conducting corporate research, economic analysis and strategies;
v. Undertaking feasibility studies and service delivery surveys; and
vi. Providing input in the preparation of development plans.
PERSONS SPECIFICATIONS
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
i. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: - Economics, Statistics,
Mathematics, project planning and management or equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution;
ii. Proficiency in computer applications; and
iii. In addition to the professional qualifications, successful candidate will be
required to meet the expectations of Chapter 6 on Leadership and Integrity
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
1. Communication Skills
2. Time and Priority Management
3. Customer service focus
4. Problem solving skills
5. Interpersonal Skills
6. Adaptability and flexibility
7. Innovative and creative thinking
8. Organization skills