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Assistant Director Supply Chain Management
The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman)
Nairobi·Masters·Closed
At a glance
Senior supply chain leadership role at the Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman), heading procurement policy, supplier management, and e-procurement strategy for this constitutional commission. Requires a Masters degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Business Administration, plus at least 4 years service at Chief Supply Chain Management Officer grade. A mandatory 4-week leadership/management course is required; the advert does not name a specific professional body but membership to a relevant body is mandatory.
SectorSupply Chain
GradeCAJ 3
ReferenceCAJ/JOB/002/05/2026
Deadline2026-06-09
Posts1
About
The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman) is a constitutional commission that investigates maladministration in public sector institutions. The Assistant Director Supply Chain Management leads procurement and supply chain operations, overseeing policy, compliance, supplier management, and e-procurement strategy for the Commission.
Key Responsibilities
•Overseeing the development, implementation and review of the Commission's supply chain management policies manual, plans, regulations and procedures
•Advising on all policy matters on supply chain management
•Facilitating compliance with established and internationally recognized supply chain management procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines in all procurement transactions
•Monitoring and evaluation of usage of procured goods and services
•Evaluating the performance of suppliers and contractors
•Facilitating disposal of unserviceable stores
•Coordinating procurement market research
•Coordinating implementation of e-procurement strategies
Requirements
✓Served in the grade of Chief Supply Chain Management Officer or its equivalent for a minimum period of four (4) years
✓Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: - Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Procurement and Supplies Management, Procurement, Commerce (Supplies Management Option), Business Administration (Supplies Management option), Marketing or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
✓Master's Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration (Supplies Management Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
✓Certificate in Leadership/Corporate Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
✓Valid membership to a relevant professional body
✓Meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution
✓Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results
CHAPTER SIX
This role requires Chapter Six compliance — proof is only needed once you're offered the job, not at application time.
How to Apply
Apply through the CAJ E-recruitment portal accessible via www.ombudsman.go.ke by 9th June 2026 at 5.00p.m.