About the role

• Practical Action seeks to recruit a capable and focussed Senior Procurement, Logistics & Security Officer to be based in our Nairobi office. The post holder will meet the procurement, administrative & logistics requirements across the Country Office within the policies and procedures, strategy, organizational values, and guidelines of Practical Action, while adhering to the standards of conduct outlined in the Practical Action Code of Conduct and associated policies. In addition, he/she will ensure that due attention is paid to matters of security relating to staff, visitors, partners, and service providers to whom Practical Action has a duty of care.
• The Senior Procurement, Logistics & Security Officer will ensure that Practical Action maintains transparency, integrity and compliance with established policies and procedures of the organization and relevant donor regulations. The post holder will both monitor the implementation of existing systems and propose improvements and developments to those systems where appropriate.
• To be successful in the role, you will be a graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related field from a recognized university. A post graduate Diploma in Procurement, Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies or related field with relevant work experience (minimum of 5 years) may be considered in lieu of a degree. A background in security management, experience in operations, consulting, manufacturing, or supply chain with good analytical and critical thinking skills, organized and results driven is essential. Experience working with Government of Kenya, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, NGO Board and KRA, good self-management and communication skills is desirable.