Director, Corporate Services at Commission for University Education

REF: CUE/01/2022/002

Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Advising Management on policies, strategies and programs relating to Finance, Human Resource & Administration, Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Corporate Communication;
• Providing strategic Financial, Human Resource, Administration, ICT and Corporate Communication guidance to the Commission Secretary to ensure that the Commissions objectives are met;
• Ensuring the establishment of effective and sound Financial Management and Internal control systems, procedures and strategies to Fulfill the objectives of the Commission and in compliance with statutory regulations.
• Ensuring there is proper interpretation and implementation of Financial, Human Resource and Administrative Policies and regulations, including circulars on administration from the public service.
• Ensuring timely preparation and submission of the annual recurrent and development budget estimates to The National Treasury as required by law.
• Coordinating the preparation and implementation of the annual work plans for Financial, Human Resource, Administration, ICT and Corporate Communication activities in the Commission.
• Ensuring human resource planning and undertaking organization review to ensure an optimal structure;
• Overseeing recruitment, selection and retention of staff to ensure that the Commission is adequately resourced with the right quality and numbers of staff;
• Ensuring the overall accountability for planning, directing and executing all human resources strategies, policies and activities;
• Enhancing the Commissions corporate image through effective branding, marketing and communications; and
• Ensuring the Commission leverages on technology for effective service delivery.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• At least twelve (12) years relevant experience, five (5) years of which should have been at the level of senior management role;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: - Finance, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Computer Science/Information Communication Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration/Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.