Director Corporate Services at Coast Water Works Development Agency (CWWDA)

Job Description

• The Director, Corporate Services will be responsible to the CEO for effective coordination and management of Corporate Services.

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Coordinate activities related to finance and accounts, information technology, corporate planning, corporate communication and legal services in the Agency;
• Initiate the development of policies, plans and strategies in the functional areas of finance and accounts, information technology, corporate planning, corporate communication and legal services;
• Foster a culture that promotes team capability and reflects the values which facilitate performance, professionalism and innovation by staff throughout the Agency;
• Ensure financial prudence and discipline for financial accounting, budgeting and budgetary controls in compliance with the set legal guidelines;
• Ensure effective implementation and compliance with all legislative requirements relating to corporate services functional areas; and
• Provide a conducive work environment in the Agency.

Person Specifications For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have,

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been at least at the grade of Assistant Director and above or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Public Policy, Corporate Governance, Strategic Management, Business Management or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable;
• A valid practicing certificate where applicable;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results.