Administration Officer II – Asset/Property Management at Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

REF: EACC/LSAR/AOIIAPM/2

Reporting to the Deputy Director – Asset Tracing, the jobholder is responsible for playing a crucial role in implementing the Commission’s Policy on Management and Disposal of Seized and Confiscated Assets. The officer will be charged with overseeing, maintaining and disposal of preserved and recovered assets by and in possession of the Commission. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifying, holding and promptly registering all assets preserved and recovered by the Commission and ensuring that they are in realizable condition;
• Undertaking a pre-seizure assessment of the subject asset to determine its nature and condition;
• Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date inventory of all assets, fleet, and liabilities preserved and recovered by the Commission;
• Ensuring that the statutory and administrative requirements with regard to planning, preservation, operation, maintenance and disposal of recovered assets are properly adhered to or as may be directed by the Court, having the requisite approvals duly and accurately recorded;
• Accurately and completely recording all asset transactions supported by readily accessible documentation and records, with adequately maintained audit trails;
• Ensuring adequate protection of assets from theft, loss, damage and misuse;
• Maintaining the Asset Register and ensuring that it is verified at the end of each financial year and a reconciliation of physical assets is carried out;
• Ensuring that value for money is achieved in the life cycle of preserved and recovered assets;
• Ensuring that all losses or damages to preserved and recovered assets are detected and recorded promptly, accurately and with appropriate action taken in response;
• Providing advice to the Commission generally relating to the management and administration of seized assets;
• Undertaking research on asset management to inform policy development;
• Analysing data to determine the optimum asset and liabilities levels;
• Providing support to Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Counties on management of preserved and recovered assets.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment as an Administration Officer II – Property Management, a person must possess the following qualifications:

• Minimum relevant work experience of five (5) years;
• A Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Management, Commerce, Business Administration or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum Grade C+ or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
• Postgraduate training in Asset Management;
• Membership to a relevant professional body;
• Certificate in computer application skills.