Head of Ethics & Integrity at Kenya Ports Authority

Overall Objective

Reporting to the General Manager – Board and Legal Services, the job holder is responsible for providing leadership in the ethics and integrity department in carrying out and supporting the Authority’s vision, mission and values by strengthening the Port’s ethical climate so that honour is cherished, personal integrity and ethical courage are the cultural norms and all employees are supported and encouraged to comply with the organisation code of conduct and ethics and promote ethical practices in the workplace.

Responsibilities :

• Ensuring drafting of policies and procedures regarding the Code of Ethics is done
• Enforcing the implementation of Code of Conduct and Ethics of the Authority
• Managing the maintenance of records on reported incidences/cases, initiating investigations when required and review the results of investigations
• Responding to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and standards of conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures
• Developing and overseeing systems for handling of violations
• Reviewing current surveillance processes to determine whether enhancements are required and confirming regulatory risks are appropriately being monitored

Job Qualifications:

• Master’s in Social Sciences or in any other related field from a recognised institution
• Certified Ethics Officer
• Certification in Anti-Corruption Management from EACC or other recognized institutions
• Senior Management Courses
• ICT skills
• Training in Investigation
• A person of high integrity with good background on the code of conduct and ethics management
• Sound knowledge in Port operations.
• Training in Corruption, Fraud Detection and Prevention
• Demonstrated high degree of professional competency, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organisation and management of the Ethics and Integrity function
• Member of a recognised professional body

Experience:

• 7 years’ experience in a similar role in a reputable organization with at least 5 years relevant experience at senior management level

Other Requirements:

Applicants will also be expected to fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya. Specifically, they must obtain and submit the following certification:

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)