Job Description
DIRECTOR (CORPORATE SERVICES)
JOB VACANCY No.: NaMATA/HR/03/2023
NaMATA JOB GRADE 2 – ONE (1) POSITION
(a) Job Specification
The Director, Corporate Services will provide strategic leadership, and advice to coordinate
Finance & Accounts, Human Resource & Administration, Corporate Communications,
Information & Communications Technology, Corporate Policy, Research & Strategy
activities in the Authority.
(e) Duties and Responsibilities
Specifically, duties and responsibilities will entail:
(i) Coordinating the Finance & Accounts, Human Resource & Administration,
Corporate Communications, Information & Communications Technology, and
Corporate Policy, Research & Strategy activities in the Authority;
(ii) Initiating the development of policies, plans and strategies in the functional areas
of Finance & Accounts, HR & Administration, Corporate Communications,
Information & Communications Technology and Corporate Policy, Research &
Strategy;
(iii) Develop and oversee the implementation of a dynamic corporate strategy that is
able to deliver exemplary services and results as envisioned in the strategic plan;
(iv) Fostering a culture that promotes team capability and reflects the values which
facilitate performance, professionalism and innovation by staff throughout the
Authority;
(v) Ensuring compliance with Labour Laws, Public Financial Management Act,
IPSAS and IFRS and ISO Standards, and others;
(vi) Ensuring financial prudence and discipline for Financial Accounting, Planning,
Treasury management, budgeting and budgetary controls in compliance with the
set legal guidelines;
(vii) Overseeing operations of Finance & Accounts, Human Resource Management &
Administration, ICT, Corporate Communications, and Corporate Policy, Research
and Strategy departments;
(viii) Participate in the development and review of the Authority’s strategic plan;
(ix) Overall accountability for planning, directing and executing departmental
strategies, policies and plans;
(x) Ensuring effective implementation and compliance with all legislative
requirements relating to the Corporate Services Directorate;
(xi) Coordinating the Authority’s corporate projects;
(xii) Oversee performance management system in the Authority; and
(xiii) Reviewing the Corporate Services business plans in line with the overall strategic
objectives and government performance contract.
(b) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
(i) A minimum of twelve (12) years relevant work experience and at least four (4) in
a senior management role in the Public Service or Private Sector;
(ii) Bachelor’s Degree in either Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration,
Finance, Human Resource Management, Communications, Public Relations,
Journalism or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(iii) Master’s Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business
Administration, Communications, Human Resource Management Public
Relations, or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(iv) Membership and in good standing of a relevant professional body / institution;
(v) Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
(vi) Proficiency in computer skills; and
(vii) Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
(c) Behavioural Competencies / Attributes
(i) Analytical skills
(ii) Communication skills
(iii) Strategic and innovative thinking
(iv) Interpersonal skills
(v) Ability to mobilize resources
(vi) Negotiation skills