Director (Corporate Services) at Kenya leather Development Council (KLDC)

Job Ref No.: KLDC/002/2019

Responsibilities

Reports to the CEO in all matters related to Corporate Services in the Council.

The specific duties will entail:-

• Overseeing the forecasting and planning of Human Resource and Administration, Corporate Communications and ICT needs.
• Overseeing the implementation of human resource and ICT regulations and circulars as issued from time to time by the Government.
• Overseeing the realization of the Council’s Strategic Objectives.
• Developing, reviewing and implementing administrative policies, strategies and programmes within the Council.
• Overseeing the overall administration, planning, coordination and execution of all IT functions.
• Coordinating general administrative services of the Council and prudent utilization of resources.
• Providing leadership in the human resource and administration function of the Council.
• Spearheading change management programmes in the Council.
• Superintend Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) of the Directorate.
• Mentoring and coaching Directorate staff.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must-:

• Have a Minimum of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which should be in a management position in the Public Service or Private Sector.
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Possession of a Masters Degree in any of the following: Public Administration, Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting, or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
• Be a member in good standing of a relevant professional body, where applicable.
• 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.
• Demonstrate competence in work performance.

In addition to the above, an officer must have the following personal qualities:

• Ability to articulate and implement the Council’s Mandate.
• Sound management skills.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Appreciation and application of technology in the work environment.
• Self-driven and results oriented