Manager – Contract Administration (Scm) At Kenya Revenue Authority (Kra)

Grade:KRA 6
Section / Unit:Contract Administration
Location / Work station:Headquarters, Times Towers, Haile Selassie Avenue, Nairobi
Reporting Relationships
Reports to:Deputy Commissioner - Supply Chain Management
Direct reports:Assistant Manager- Contract Administration
Indirect Reports:Supervisors and Officers in the section.
Job Purpose
The job holder is responsible for the preparation of awards documents coordination of the contracting process. The Main Objective is to ensure the Authority enters contracts that are viable and deliver value while ensuring compliance to statutory requirements and upholding professionalism.
Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks
Coordinates the timely preparation of professional opinions.
Coordinates the preparation of letters of award and regrets.
Preparation of Contract documents in liaison with Legal and User Department teams.
Participation in Contract Negotiations.
Prepares proposals for amendments and variations to contracts.
Maintains the register of all Procurement contracts for the Authority clearly specifying inception dates, description of goods, services, or work, user departments and contract life cycles.
Liaises with suppliers/bidders for collection of their letters of award, release of lapsed bid bonds and performance guarantees
Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Ensure performance of staff serving in the section by supervision, mentoring and coaching, appraisal and maintaining discipline.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
Masters Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management will be an added Advantage
Mandatory Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
Advanced Diploma in Supplies Management ( CIPS (UK) Level 5 / CPSP-K or equivalent
Associate Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management(KISM)

Previous relevant work experience required.
At least five (5) years of experience in the required technical area, two (2) years’ of which should be at an entry-level managerial position
Need to know:
Conversant with the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act 2015
Legal Requirements for Contracts
Computer Proficiency
Analytical Skills

Attributes:
Collaborative skills
Organisational Skills
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Leadership skills