The History of KRB dates back to 1992 when the Kenya Government together with the Road Maintenance Initiative (RMI) World Bank team hosted a Road Sector Stakeholders Seminar, to address the deteriorating condition of the road network in Kenya and the constraints to timely and proper road maintenance. The identified constraints were institutional, managerial and financial. It was resolved that a sustainable source of funding be established and the existing road management institutional set-up be reviewed. In 1993, the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF) Act was enacted, providing a sustainable source of funding for the maintenance of the road network.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

• Coordinate development and monitoring the implementation of the procurement and asset disposal plans in line with the approved budgets
• Coordinate design, development and maintenance of sound procurement controls and systems.
• Coordinate market research to keep abreast of the market developments.
• Maintain and update the lists of registered/prequalified suppliers
• Preparation and circulation of tender documents.
• Co-ordinate the opening and evaluation of tenders
• Prepare and submit profession opinion to guide the Director General on award decisions for tenders.
• Act as Secretary in various procurement committees.
• Notify bidders of the outcomes of the tenders submitted to KRB.
• Participate in contract negotiations with suppliers.
• Supervise the preparation of purchase orders
• Monitor the implementation of contracts.
• Coordinate process of disposal of obsolete, unserviceable and idle assets.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience in public or private, three (3) of which must have been at a supervisory level;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Procurement and Supplies Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or equivalent
• qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be Member of professional body either KISM or CIPS in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated results in work performance; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key competencies and skills

• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Strategic and innovative thinking
• Negotiation skill