Director, Finance & Administration at Tourism Fund (TF)

Ref: TF/2/2016

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To formulate strategic objectives that will translate into the realization of the Fund’s mandate.
• To lead the development of the directorate’s strategy while ensuring its alignment with the overall strategy.
• To provide leadership and coordinate administrative support services including Finance, Human Capital, Procurement and Information & Communication Technology.
• To provide leadership in the development and implementation of the directorate budget to ensure optimal allocation of resources in the implementation of the directorate strategy.
• To provide leadership in the development and implementation of budgets, policies and procedures to support the achievement of the Fund’s strategy.
• To provide leadership in development of timely and quality work plans for staff at all levels, derived from the directorate overall strategy to ensure effective implementation of the strategy.
• In charge of the development of the performance measurement tool and its implementation in bi-annual staff appraisals.
• To ensure there are financial resources, Human resources and assets necessary for the delivery of services.
• To mentor and coach staff members within the directorate to enhance work performance as set out in the appraisal schemes.
• To coordinate the development of staff in line with both individual and institutional performance objectives.
• To coordinate and supervise Finance, Human Capital and Administration services, Procurement and ICT
• To establish and implement policy framework for attracting, motivating, developing and retaining staff
• To ensure prudent management and utilization of resources
• To ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements
• Safe custody of official records and documents
• Monitoring, evaluation and reporting on overall performance of the Organization.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business related area from a recognized university
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or its equivalent from a recognized university
• The Certified Public Accountants, Kenya (CPA-K) qualification
• membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing
• At least ten (10) years of experience, five (5) of which must be at senior management level.
• Leadership and integrity qualities as set out in chapter 6 of the Constitution and demonstrated compliance to the public service values and principles as defined in the constitution.

Key Competencies

• A strategic thinker and team player with excellent leadership, management, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge in Public Finance, Human Resource Management, Strategic Planning and Result Based Performance.
• Demonstrate experience and knowledge of relevant legislations in regard to public financial management, public procurement, labor and industrial relations
• Demonstrate knowledge of budgeting processes
• Be proficient in the use of modern technology based information management systems.
• Demonstrate Managerial and leadership skills including motivating, mentoring, developing, coaching and leading teams.
• Demonstrate professional competence and administrative capacity required for effective planning, direction, control and coordination of the functional areas
• Demonstrate managerial and leadership skills including motivating, mentoring, developing and coaching teams