JOB GRADE KISM 2  •  REF CDA/001/2026

Director, Capacity Development and Accreditation

The Kenya Institute of Supplies Management is a corporate body established through an Act of Parliament, the “Supplies Practitioners Management Act (SPMA), 2007”. KISM is mandated to make provision for the training, registration and licensing of supplies practitioners; to regulate their practice and for connected purposes. The Institute serves as the National body for Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals in the private and public sectors in Kenya.

The KISM Council is seeking to recruit a hands-on, dynamic, knowledgeable and performance-oriented person to fill the position of DIRECTOR, CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT AND ACCREDITATION, JOB GRADE KISM 2.

Directorate	Capacity Development and Accreditation
Reporting to	Chief Executive Officer

THE DIRECTORATE

This Directorate is responsible for developing programmes that continuously improve the Supplies Practitioners’ knowledge, skills and competences. It is further responsible, in accordance with section 5(b) of the Supplies Practitioners Management Act, 2007, for facilitating placement of learners in the workplace to allow students to better prepare themselves for the workplace and develop practical skills. Lastly, it is responsible for accreditation of institutions in accordance with section 5(c) of the Act.

FUNCTIONS

• Prepare detailed curriculum for registration of Supplies Practitioners
• Cause continuing professional development programmes for Supplies Practitioners to be held
• Plan, arrange, co-ordinate and oversee continuing professional training and development
• Collaborate with supply chain training institutions, professional associations, supply chain organizations and other relevant bodies on training and professional development
• Liaise with relevant institutions offering training in Supplies Management to ensure forward planning of work placements
• Match students with employers using information gained from curriculum-based staff and Careers Coaches
• Respond to first line enquiries from employers and students regarding placements
• Keep accurate records of Work Placements, ensuring sufficient evidence to meet funding requirements
• Monitor student progress and visit students throughout their work placements
• Establish and maintain uniform norms and standards on the learning of supplies management in Kenya
• Participate in the development of training programmes
• Develop guidelines for accreditation of institutions offering training in supplies management
• Conduct research and benchmarks with relevant institutions regionally and internationally on prevailing market practice

THE DEPARTMENTS

The Directorate comprises the following Departments:

• Continuous Professional Development Dept.
• Internship and Industrial Placement Dept.
• Accreditation Dept.

Continuous Professional Development Department

Responsible for developing and providing programmes that continuously improve Supplies Practitioners’ knowledge, skills and competences. Key functions:

• Cause continuing professional development programmes for Supplies Practitioners to be held
• Plan, arrange, co-ordinate and oversee continuing professional training and development
• Collaborate with supply chain training institutions, professional associations, supply chain organizations and other relevant bodies on training and professional development

Internship and Industrial Placement Department

Established pursuant to section 5(b) of the Act; responsible for facilitating placement of learners in the workplace. Key functions:

• Liaise with relevant institutions offering training in Supplies Management to ensure forward planning of work placements
• Match students with employers using information gained from curriculum-based staff and Careers Coaches
• Respond to first line enquiries from employers and students regarding placements
• Keep accurate records of Work Placements, ensuring sufficient evidence to meet funding requirements
• Monitor student progress and visit students throughout their work placements

Accreditation Department

Established pursuant to section 5(c) of the Act; responsible for accreditation of institutions. Key functions:

• Process applications for accreditation
• Maintain the register of accredited institutions
• Gazettement of accredited institutions under the Act
• Prepare accreditation recommendations for institutions offering training in Supplies Practitioners as per the Act
• Develop data collection, analysis, storage and management framework for accreditation
• Monitor accreditation patterns and trends

JOB SUMMARY

The Director, Capacity Development and Accreditation will be responsible for capacity development including continuous professional development, internship and industrial placement, and accreditation.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

• Developing continuing professional development programmes
• Handling basic issues of CPD
• Developing an annual calendar of activities for the CPD programme
• Planning, arranging and coordinating all activities for continuing professional and training development

B. Internship & Industrial Placement

• Developing the curriculum for registration of supplies practitioners
• Overseeing the development of tools necessary for conducting professional examinations for registration
• Overseeing development of requirements for establishing the school of supplies management, and opportunities for learning, professional exposure and skills acquisition
• Developing tools for facilitating the internship programme

C. Accreditation of Institutions

• Assessing qualifications of foreign persons
• Developing evaluation tools for local and foreign supplies management programmes
• Developing accreditation tools for supplies management programmes
• Compiling all supplies management disciplines and their requirements
• Developing the monitoring and evaluation framework for accreditation
• Developing accreditation standards and manuals
• Developing policy guidelines for accreditation

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Procurement and Supplies Management, Procurement, Commerce (Supplies Management Option), Business Administration (Supplies Management option), Administration, Finance, Human Resource, Law or Social Sciences, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in any of the above disciplines or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• At least twelve (12) years relevant working experience, five (5) years of which must have been in a senior management role
• Attended a leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• A valid Membership with a current practising License
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Meet the expectations of Chapter Six on Leadership and Integrity

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Leadership, integrity and people management skills
• Communication skills
• Customer service focus
• Strategic level thinking
• Change and transformation capabilities
• Management skills
• Analytical and decision making
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Innovative and creative thinking

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified and interested candidates are invited to read the detailed job profile on our website www.kism.or.ke and apply online indicating the job title and the reference number, addressing their application letter to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Institute of Supplies Management,
KISM Tower 12th Floor, Ngong Road
P. O Box 30400-00100, Nairobi

Candidates must attach one PDF document of their CV with full details of educational background, professional qualifications and work experience, National Identity Card, certified copies of Academic and Professional certificates, and Professional Membership certificate(s). Candidates who are subsequently invited to attend formal interviews must produce originals of all the scanned documents during the interview.