Job Description
DIRECTOR – CORPORATE SERVICES (REF: KNCHR/ADM/AD /02/2022)
Reports to: Commission Secretary
Duration: 5 years renewable contract
Duty Station: Nairobi with occasional travel
Gross Salary: Kshs 406,750
Job Purpose:
This position is responsible for coordination and administration of Corporate Services Directorate.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Overseeing the formulation, development, implementation and review of the Finance & Accounts, Human Resources Management and Administration, Planning and M& E, ICT, and Counselling policies, strategies, standards, procedures, guidelines and programmes.
2. Coordinating and managing all Corporate Service Divisions
3. Ensuring functional compliance to statutory regulations governing Corporate Services
4. Managing and maintaining Commissions assets and resources
5. Overseeing staff development and capacity building of the Commission
6. Overseeing formulation of strategies for performance management and succession planning
7. Ensuring a healthy and safe work environment
8. Promoting institutional learning and knowledge management
9. Promoting use of ICT and e-governance in the operations of the Commission
10. Nurturing and promoting innovations in the provision of Commissions services
11. Ensuring development, promotion and maintenance of the Commissions corporate brand and communication strategy
12. Overseeing the Monitoring and Evaluation of the Implementation of the Commission functions and programmes
13. Establishing and managing registries and ensuring safe custody of all Commissions record and information
14. Ensuring affirmative action, gender and disability mainstreaming at the commission
15. Coordinating preparation of reports and responses to parliamentary questions
16. Coordinating planning and budgeting for the activities and programmes of the Commissions
17. Ensuring prudent utilization of the Commissions financial resources and assets
18. Building capacity and managing performance of staff in the Directorate
Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications:
1. Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Commerce (Accounting/Finance option) Finance, Economics, Business Management/Administration, Supply Chain or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
2. Twelve (12) years’ experience of which five (5) should be at a senior level with supervisory role in a relevant field.
3. Strategic Leadership Development certificate lasting not less than 6 weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
4. Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
5. Ability to build and lead cohesive teams.
6. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
7. Knowledge of the project management cycle and public administration.
8. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
9. Excellent IT skills, with working knowledge for the various packages.
10. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.