Director, Corporate Services at Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)

REF: KURA/CS/DCS/18/1- JG 2

Job Summary

The Director Corporate Services will be responsible to the Director General for the functions of all the departments under the Directorate of Corporate Services in the Authority. He or she will focus on formulation of policy and development of operating standards.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Developing and overseeing the implementation of a dynamic corporate strategy that is able to deliver exemplary services and results as envisioned in the strategic plan;
• Develop the Authority’s budget and continuously monitor and evaluate its implementation;
• Giving oversight to the Authority’s financial affairs and advise the Authority on financial planning strategies and policies;
• Ensuring effective and efficient management of the Authority’s Resources including Finances and Assets;
• Ensuring the provision of meaningful, accurate and prompt management accounts and reports to the Director General and the Board;
• Negotiating with banks and donors for appropriate support;
• Giving oversight to the Authority’s human capital affairs, ensuring that the Authority has the right and sufficient human resource to meet its objectives;
• Ensuring that current and future space and other facility needs are provided for;
• Providing oversight for effective records management operations;
• Overseeing performance management system in the Authority;
• Participating in the development and review of the Institution’s strategic plan;
• Ensuring compliance with labour laws, Public Financial Management Act, IPSAS and IFRS and ISO Standards;
• Reviewing the Corporate Services business plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and government performance contract;
• Overseeing operations of HRM, Administration, ICT and Finance & Accounting departments.

Minimum Requirements

For appointment to this grade, the ideal candidate must: -

• Have a minimum of twelve (12) years relevant work experience and at least five (5) in a management role in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in either Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have a Master’s Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be a member in good standing of a relevant professional body/Institution;
• Have a certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Be proficient in computer applications;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
• Have demonstrated competence in work performance.
• Shortlisted candidates will be expected to present during the interview, copies of clearance certificates from the following institutions/organizations;