Director, Corporate Services at Ewaso Ngiro South River Basin Development Authority

Job Summary

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences; Commerce(Finance/Accounting), Public Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Commerce (Finance/Accounting option),
• Public Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Leadership/Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Member of Professional body where applicable.
• Have ten (10) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must have been in a middle management position in a reputable organization or;
• Have served in the grade of Manager, Human Resource and Administration or Manager, Finance and Accounts or in a relevant and comparable position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Demonstrate professional competency and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Be compliant with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010);
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, managerial and Administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results
• Communication and presentation skills;
• Leadership and organization skills;
• Negotiation skills and strong crisis management and conflict mediation skills;
• problem solving skills;
• Critical thinking and analytical skills;
• Interpersonal/people management skills;

Responsibilities

• Advise the MD/CEO on all corporate service strategies;
• Overseeing the development of policies, procedures and programmes in corporate services;
• Oversee the development of effective policies and efficient systems, controls and procedures for all matters relating to HR and Administration, Finance and ICT;
• Oversee integration of corporate plans and programmes in accordance with government guidelines, priorities and ENNDA’S mission;
• Oversee the human resource function and provide advice on HR matters to the MD/CEO and senior management team;
• Provide overall leadership in organization development, talent resourcing and staffing, performance management, employee relation, compensation and benefit;
• Coordinate the designing and implementation of performance management systems within the authority;
• Oversee records management of the authority;
• Establish short and long term goals, budgeting for HR expenses;
• Networking with key stakeholders and organizations to achieve goals;
• Coordinating preparation of respective board paper for finance and human resource board committee;
• Designing and implementing an accounting and financial management system;
• Manage the premises and facilities used by ENNDA including relationship with Landlord and Tenants;
• Develop, maintain and oversee property acquisition, management, disposal and rationalization strategies;
• Direct maintenance and security of the Authority’s infrastructural equipment, machinery and facilities;
• Overseeing the management of the financial resources and assets;
• Facilitating preparation and timely submission of statutory and financial management reports;
• Coordinates the authority’s preparation and implementation of annual budget;
• Coordinates and oversee the preparation of quarterly, annual financial reports and statement of accounts;
• Coordinating the management of human resource;
• Facilitating provision of administrative services;
• Overseeing the provision of transport, security, and other corporate services;
• Coordinating management of performance and incentive systems;
• Coordinating provision of Information Communication Technology and facilitating automation at the Authority;
• Manage, control and administer Authority assets in a manner that best promotes the purpose for which the Authority is established;
•  Implement an effective management structure including succession plans;
• Develop effective administrative structures, processes and systems;
• Ensure cooperation among directorates in matters pertaining to human resourcedevelopment policies and priorities;
• Coordinate all the committees in matters relating to human resource;
• Undertake staff development programmes and promote good labour relations and work ethics;
• Oversee the creation of a good working environment to achieve work-life balance, health and safety of all employees;
• Control the development, implementation and maintenance of the Authority’s information and communications strategy and systems. Direct day-to-day operations of the Directorate;
• Authorize all expenditures;
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and regulations and other relevant laws;
• Ensure implementation of any affirmative action;
• Provide guidance for the proper use and safe operation of authorities Assets;
• Implement authorities laws, policies and regulation;
• Participate in negotiations of contracts/agreements with other bodies as may be appropriate in furthering the purposes of the Authority;
• Consolidate Reports from the Regional Offices and Prepare Quarterly /Annual reports;
• Attendance at meetings and serve as a technical advisor to the Finance and Administration Committee of the Board;
• Preparation of board committee papers relevant to corporate services.