15+ Vacancies at the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) | Nairobi 2025

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Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA)

Exciting Career Opportunities: 15+ Vacancies at the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) | Nairobi 2025

ESSENTIAL JOB DETAILS

  • Institution: Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA)
  • Location: Nairobi, Kenya
  • Job Type: Full-time | Contract (Up to 5 Years)
  • Application Deadline: 4th April 2025, 5:00 PM (EAT)
  • Equal Opportunity: PPRA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion of all Kenyans, including youth, women, and persons living with disabilities.

INTRODUCTION

The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) is established under the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (PPADA), 2015. Our mission is to promote fairness, equity, transparency, competition, and cost-effectiveness in Kenya’s public procurement sector. We achieve this through continuous monitoring, assessment, and review of the procurement and asset disposal systems to ensure sustainable national development.

As part of our commitment to upholding procurement standards, PPRA is seeking to recruit highly motivated, results-oriented professionals for multiple vacant positions. If you have expertise in procurement compliance, policy development, risk management, legal advisory, or business innovations, this is an exciting opportunity to join a prestigious regulatory institution and make an impact in public service.

AVAILABLE VACANT POSITIONS

PPRA invites applications for the following positions:

No. Designation Reference No. Grade Number of Posts
1 Director, Complaints and Investigations PPRA/D-C&I/2/2025 PPRA 2 1
2 Director, Compliance Monitoring PPRA/D-CM/2/2025 PPRA 2 1
3 Director, Research Innovations and Business Systems PPRA/D-RIBS/2/2025 PPRA 2 1
4 Deputy Director, Strategy and Planning PPRA/DD-S&P/3/2025 PPRA 3 1
5 Deputy Director, Research and Innovation PPRA/DD-R&I/3/2025 PPRA 3 1
6 Deputy Director, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization PPRA/DD-P&RM/3/2025 PPRA 3 1
7 Deputy Director, Quality and Risk Management PPRA/DD-Q&RM/3/2025 PPRA 3 1
8 Deputy Director, Registration and Licensing PPRA/DD-R&L/3/2025 PPRA 3 1
9 Deputy Director, Ethics, Standards Development and Advisory Services PPRA/DD-ESD&AS/3/2025 PPRA 3 1
10 Deputy Director, Complaints Management PPRA/DD-CM/3/2025 PPRA 3 1
11 Deputy Director, Pre-Bid Process Compliance PPRA/DD-PBPC/3/2025 PPRA 3 1
12 Deputy Director, Contracts and Performance Compliance PPRA/DD-C&PC/3/2025 PPRA 3 1
13 Deputy Director, Special Audits PPRA/DD-SP/3/2025 PPRA 3 1
14 Deputy Director, Resource Centre PPRA/DD-RC/3/2025 PPRA 3 1
15 Review Board Secretary PPRA/DD-RBS/3/2025 PPRA 3 1

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

  1. Officers at Grade PPRA 2 shall be engaged on contracts of up to five (5) years, renewable once, subject to performance and retirement age.
  2. Officers at Grade PPRA 3 shall be engaged on contracts of up to five (5) years, renewable, subject to performance and retirement age.
  3. Employees are required to serve in one Directorate, Department, or Region for a minimum of three (3) years before being considered for job rotation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

While each role has specific responsibilities, the core duties for Directors and Deputy Directors will include:

  • Developing and enforcing policies, guidelines, and compliance standards related to public procurement and asset disposal.
  • Managing high-level investigations and audits to identify procurement irregularities and recommend appropriate actions.
  • Coordinating capacity-building programs for procurement professionals in public institutions.
  • Conducting risk assessments to enhance transparency and accountability in procurement practices.
  • Advising the government on policy changes, ethical standards, and procurement reforms.
  • Supervising teams, fostering leadership, and enhancing institutional efficiency.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Procurement, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.
  • Master’s degree (preferred) in any relevant discipline.
  • Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in procurement compliance, legal advisory, regulatory affairs, finance, or public administration.
  • Strong understanding of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (PPADA), 2015, and other relevant regulations.

Key Competencies:

  • Expertise in policy formulation, strategic planning, and institutional governance.
  • Strong leadership, investigative, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to interpret procurement laws and offer legal guidance.
  • Experience working with government institutions and regulatory bodies.
  • Knowledge of risk assessment, quality control, and ethics in procurement.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multi-functional teams.

WHY JOIN PPRA?

Working at PPRA Kenya offers professionals the chance to:

  1. Play a key role in shaping Kenya’s public procurement standards.
  2. Gain exposure to high-level regulatory frameworks and governance policies.
  3. Work with a highly professional and diverse team of experts.
  4. Receive competitive remuneration and career development opportunities.
  5. Be part of a reputable institution known for transparency and accountability.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications ONLINE through the PPRA Job Portal:

Apply Here

Shortlisted candidates will be required to present original certificates for verification during the interview.

Application Deadline: 4th April 2025, 5:00 PM (East African Time – EAT)

For full job descriptions and qualifications, visit the PPRA website: www.ppra.go.ke


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FINAL NOTE

PPRA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and integrity in Kenya’s public sector. Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to transforming procurement standards for national development!

To apply for this job please visit ppra.go.ke.

By The Kenyan Job Finder Team


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