Director, Corporate Services

Job Purpose and Requirements

• The job holder will be responsible to the Director General for planning, implementing and coordinating activities in the Directorate of Corporate Services.

Key Responsibilities

The Director, Corporate Services will be responsible for:-

• Providing leadership and coordinating administrative support services including Finance, Human Resource and Administration, Information&Communication Technology and Corporate Communications;
• Leading the development of the Directorate’s strategy;
• Providing leadership in the development and implementation of budgets, policies and procedures to support services;
• Providing leadership in development of work plans for staff at all levels;
• Providing leadership in the planning, development, operation and maintenance of Bureau Communication & Networks Infrastructure and Services;
• Spear heading development of performance measurement tools and implementation of staff appraisals;
• Ensuring adequate financial resources, human resources and assets necessary for the delivery of services;
• Reporting on the performance of Corporate Services Directorate;
• Coordinating development of staff in line with both individual and institutional performance objectives;
• Spear heading financial resource mobilizing and budgeting;
• Coordinating and ensuring understanding of the Bureau’s communication strategy and the protection of the Bureau’s products among stakeholders;
• Championing working linkages between Technical Directorates and support services in the Bureau;
• Any other duties lawfully assigned by the Director General. Requirements for Appointment

For appointments to this position, the applicant must have:-

• At least ten (10 ) years working experience in management, of which three (3) years should have been at the level of a Senior manager or equivalent position;
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Social Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a recognized professional body;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme or any other leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Applicants should fill and submit a copy of the employment application form Ref. KNBS/F/93/29 availabe on the KNBS website www.knbs.or.ke Full details of the job desctription
and specifications are contained on the website www.knbs.or.ke The form should be accompanied by copies of academic, professional and other relevant certificates, transcripts and testimonials.
The reference number for the post should be clearly marked on the envelope and addressed to:
The Director General
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
P. O. Box 30266 – 00100
Real Towers, Upper Hill, 4th floor
Hospital Road
NAIROBI

Applications must be received not later than 5th September, 2023. Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the advert and have been shortlisted will be contacted.