Director, Corporate Services

nairobi cityKE

full-time

masters

over 1 year ago08/03/202209/02/2022

- closed

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

  1. A Minimum of twelve (12) years relevant work experience and at least ten (10) in a senior management role in the Public Service or Private Sector;
  2. Bachelor’s Degree (KNQF Level 7 or equivalent) in either Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, ICT, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Human Resource or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  3. Master’s Degree (KNQF Level 9) in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business
  4. Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Human Resource or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  5. Membership and in good standing of a relevant professional body/Institution;
  6. Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  7. Proficiency in computer applications; and
  8. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

Key Competencies and skills

  1. Analytical skills;
  2. Creative and innovative thinking;
  3. Mobilization skills;
  4. Interpersonal skills;
  5. Leadership skills;
  6. Negotiation skills;
  7. Ability to networking and building linkages;
  8. Conversant with PFM Act

Responsibilities:

Key Duties and Responsibilities;

  1. Overseeing all issues regarding the financing of KNQA activities and advise the
  2. Authority on financial planning strategies and policies;
  3. Developing and implementing sound financial management policies and procedures;
  4. Plan and coordinate timely preparation of annual Work Plans and budget estimates for the Authority;
  5. Developing and managing internal controls and compliance;
  6. Participating in developing resource mobilization strategies;
  7. Overseeing preparation of the final Annual Statement of Accounts in accordance with accounting standards and procedures;
  8. Developing and overseeing the implementation of a dynamic corporate strategy that is able to deliver services and results as envisioned in the strategic plan;
  9. Ensuring prudent and optimal utilization of Authority funds and Assets;
  10. Providing up to date, accurate and prompt management accounts and reports to the management and the Council;
  11. Providing oversight to the Authority’s human capital affairs, ensuring that the Authority has the right and sufficient human resource to meet its objectives;
  12. Providing oversight for effective records management operations;
  13. Participating in the development and review of the Institution’s strategic plan;
  14. Reviewing the Corporate Services business plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and government performance contract;
  15. Overseeing operations of Human Resources, Administration and Finance & Accounting departments; and Overseeing the implementation of corporate projects.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) on recruitment.knqa.go.ke to apply

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