Procurement Officer, Internal Auditor and Quality Control Officer Jobs Vacancies in Kisumu Kenya

Lake Basin Development Company Limited is the commercial wing of Lake Basin Development Authority which is a Regional Development Authority mandated to spearhead Development within the Lake Victoria Basin and its catchment regions, with a view of “fostering sustainable development and empowerment of the communities”.
In view of this, the following positions are open for application from qualified candidates.

Procurement Officer

Duties
• Coordinate and facilitate the procurement process in liaison with respective departments.
• Review and approve purchase requisitions.
• Identify potential suppliers and issue requests for quotations on need basis.
• Analyze and advise the tender committee appropriately on selection of suppliers, issue purchase orders, follow up and expedite as necessary.
• Investigate and qualify suppliers for prequalification processes.
• Monitors market trends and conditions and advise management on competitive pricing.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the management from time to time.

Requirements
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree from a recognized University.
• Post graduate qualification in Purchasing & Supplies an added advantage.
• Relevant experience of at least three years post qualification experience.
• Membership of a recognized professional body.
• Good analytical, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate.

Internal Auditor

Duties
• Oversee the day to day administration of the audit section.
• Make annual and departmental audit plans and guidelines.
• Develop audit techniques and procedures for finance, issue primary audit reports, queries and observations and comprehensive audit.
• Organize, direct, coordinate and control audit services.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and carry out spot checks.
• Follow up outstanding issues to ensure appropriate corrective action after external audits.
• Participate in the budgetary process and prepare internal audit reports.
• Coordinate both internal and external audits.
• Sensitize staff on emerging issues i.e changes in the law.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the management from time to time.

Requirements
• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree from a recognized University.
• Member of ICPAK, ACCA, CIA, CISA, IFAK.
• MBA-Accounting/Finance options an added advantage.
• At least 3 years post qualification experience in audit.
• Auditing and investigative abilities, advanced analytical skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Quality Control Officer
The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining quality assurance systems of the company such as Quality Management System (QMS), raw material and product quality.

Required Qualifications
• Diploma in quality assurance with min 5 years experience would be considered. Higher diploma or university degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of Product, Process and Quality systems and practices.
• Ability to conduct quality audit.
• Practical knowledge in food processing.
• Knowledge of trends and innovations in the area of quality control management
• Relevant experience of at least three years post qualification in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge in general applications and quality assurance information systems management.
• Good analytical, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer proficiency.

Interested candidates can submit their applications with detailed CV and photocopies of their testimonials, e-mail, contact address and telephone numbers, names and addresses of three referees to reach us on or before 6th June 2011:

The General Manager
Lake Basin Development Company
P.O Box 1516-40100, Kisumu
Tel: 057-2027227

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