Cadet Officers - Supply Chain Management Assistant III
Nairobi
Posted 03 March, 2026
Deadline 18 March, 2026
$336 - $696 KES
Transport and LogisticsFull-TimeEntry-level(0-1 yr)
Job Description
About the Role
The National Youth Service (NYS) is seeking to recruit five (5) Cadet Officers for the position of Supply Chain Management Assistant III. This is a permanent and pensionable position within the Kenya Civil Service. Successful candidates will be responsible for supporting the procurement and supply chain functions of the NYS, ensuring the efficient acquisition and management of goods and services. Candidates must be prepared to undergo a mandatory nine-month paramilitary training program at the NYS Training College as part of their induction.
Responsibilities
Assisting in the procurement of goods, works, and services in accordance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act.
Maintaining and updating the inventory and asset register.
Participating in the preparation of procurement plans.
Assisting in the opening and evaluation of quotations and tenders.
Managing stores and ensuring proper documentation of receipts and issues of goods.
Ensuring compliance with established supply chain management policies and procedures.
Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor within the NYS framework.
Requirements and Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a Kenyan citizen.
Academic Qualification: Minimum of KCSE grade C- (Minus) for Diploma entry.
Professional Qualification: Must possess a Diploma in Procurement, Procurement and Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supplies Chain Management, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Professional Body: Must be registered by the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
Computer Skills: Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
Constitutional Compliance: Must meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution regarding integrity.
Health and Discipline: Candidates must be medically fit and have no criminal record.
Age: Must be between 18 and 28 years.
Mandatory Training: Successful candidates must undergo NYS paramilitary training for nine (9) months at the NYS Training College.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: As per the existing National Youth Service (NYS) salary scale.
Medical Cover: Provided under the Social Health Authority (SHA) Scheme for Civil Servants.
Submit the duly completed form through any of the following methods:
Email: Scan the form and send it to director.generalnys@gmail.com.
Post: Send the form in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the job title to: Commandant General, National Youth Service, P.O Box 30397 – 00100, GPO NAIROBI.
Hand Delivery: Drop the application at the Registry – National Youth Service Headquarters, Ruaraka, Thika Road, Ground Floor.
Applications must reach the undersigned no later than 18th March, 2026.
How to Apply
Applicants who meet the requirements are required to download and complete the Application for Employment Form – PSC.2 (Revised 2016) from the Public Service Commission website. Duly completed application forms should be submitted through any one of the following methods: 1. Email: Scan the form and send to director.generalnys@gmail.com. 2. Post Office: Send the form in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the job title to: Commandant General, National Youth Service, P.O Box 30397 – 00100, GPO NAIROBI. 3. Hand Delivery: Dropped at the Registry – National Youth Service Headquarters, Ruaraka, Thika Road, Ground Floor. The applications should reach the office not later than 18th March, 2026.
