Qualification Requirements

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Supply Management or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Procurement and Supplies Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce (Supplies Management Option), Business Administration (Supplies Management option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Procurement and Supplies Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce (Supplies Management Option), Business Administration (Supplies Management option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Relevant technical and professional certification from a recognized institution;
• A valid practicing License from relevant professional body(where applicable);
• Registered with relevant professional body;
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Core Competencies

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing, reviewing and implementation of Procurement policies, strategies, regulations and procedures;
• Coordinating purchasing, and control of materials;
• Validating the Procurement manual and templates;
• Ensuring internal auditing and evaluation of supply chain management processes and procedures are undertaken;
• Coordinating the identification of unserviceable, obsolete and surplus stores and equipment for disposal;
• Carrying out negotiation of contracts;
• Ensuring effective use of e-Procurement system;
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and ethical standards relating to Procurement of goods, services and works;
• Validating Procurement budgets and plans for the university;
• Ensuring safe custody of procured goods;
• Coordinating preparation and maintenance of assets register, transfer and valuation;
• Coordinating the implementation quality management procedures and performance contracting processes;
• Ensuring periodic stock taking and stock audit is conducted; and
• Mentoring, coaching and developing staff.

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Duties and responsibilities

• Formulating and coordinating the implementation of internal audit policies, strategies and plans;
• Compiling and issuing internal audit reports to the Management and University as appropriate;
• Setting up and implementing process audit in accordance with auditingstandards;
• Evaluating effectiveness of internal control framework in the Organization processes.
• Providing assurance on risk control effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy and risk management processes.
• Assisting external Auditors when called upon.
• Implementing and closing of Board Audit committee’s resolutions.
• Ensuring agreed targets are met in the department
• Providing leadership in conducting audits
• Managing audits by monitoring/tracking progress of assignments allocated to auditors
• Managing the “close out” process of audits
• Formulating and coordinating the implementation of internal audit policies, strategies and plans;
• Compiling and issuing internal audit reports to the Management and University as appropriate;
• Providing leadership in carrying out special, systems audits and investigations
• Setting up and implementing systems in accordance with auditing standards;
• Evaluating internal control framework for preventing and detecting irregularities
• Providing assurance on risk control effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy and risk management processes.
• Implementing and closing of Board Audit committee’s resolutions.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders through regular engagements by providing feedback on fraud and /or industry trends
• Ensuring increased awareness of the impact of fraud and regulatory risks by sharing information within the organization.
• Providing input into the corporate risk and audit plans
• Ensuring agreed targets are met in the department
• Managing the “close out” of systems and forensic investigation.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a Candidate must have: –

• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Internal Auditor or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance Commerce, Economics, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Certificate in any of the following: Part III of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination, Part III of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Registered with relevant professional body;
• A valid practicing certificate from a relevant professional body;
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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