Director Corporate Affairs at Intergovernmental Relation Technical Committee (IGRTC)

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing strategic and operational management in the implementation of the corporate directorate services including Finance, Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, ICT, Administration, Communication and Transport to facilitate the delivery of the Committee’s mandate.

Operational Responsibilities/Tasks

1. Design and oversee the implementation of the Directorate’s strategies and policies to facilitate the Committee’s programs and activities
2. Facilitate the establishment of, procedures and guidelines for all Committee’s functions for the achievement of the requirements of the Committee in consultation with CEO.
3. Ensure development of key policies and strategies for respective support divisions.
4. Manage the budgeting process for the Committee.
5. Develop key accountability measures, set targets for the Secretariat and appraise staff against agreed set targets.
6. Advise the Committee on reforms and change initiatives in support services.
7. Plan and manage the corporate services functions of the committee.
8. Coordinate the day-to-day management of the Committee’s Corporate Services function.
9. Monitor and ensure effective and efficient performance of all the co-functions of corporate services.
10. Ensure compliance with the approved work plans, budget and execution timelines.
11. Ensure the directorate is adequately resourced by professional and competent personnel.
12. Facilitate preparation of proposals for resource mobilization.
13. Integrate appropriate technology in support services.
14. Direct the overall logistics and fleet management for the Committee.
15. Oversee the annual accounting process for the Committee in line with the requirements of the Public Finance Management Act and other standards and regulations.
16. Direct development of a reporting system for result management of all support services.
17. Review findings on monitoring and evaluation of all support functions with a view to recommending areas of improvement to the CEO.

Competencies required

• Strong analytical skills with ability to pay attention to details;
• Ability to observe and understand business processes; ensure processes are documented completely and accurately;
• Self-driven individual with ability to work with minimum supervision;
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality and professionalism;
• Strong time-management and organization skills;
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure;

Requisite qualifications

• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration, Management, Human Resource Management, Economics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Planning and Management, Communication, Public Policy and Management, Leadership and Governance/Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in Kenya

Professional Qualifications/Membership to professional bodies

1. Be a member of a professional body in good standing
2. Meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution and attach clearance certificates from DCI- Certificate of good conduct, EACC, HELB -Compliance Certificate, KRA – Compliance Certificate and CRB
3. Clearance Certificate

Previous relevant work experience required.

• Have at least ten (10) years professional experience in public service three (3) of which should be in the level of Deputy Director or an equivalent senior management.

or

• Have served in a reputable organisation for ten (10) years, five (5) of which should be in a senior management position.