Director, Corporate Services at Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency

Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –

• Overseeing all issues regarding the financing of the Agency’s activities and advise the Agency on financial planning strategies and policies;
• Developing and implementing sound financial management policies and procedures;
• Planning and coordinating timely preparation of annual budget estimates for the Agency;
• Developing and implementing internal controls and compliance;
• Overseeing preparation of the final Annual Statement of Accounts in accordance with accounting standards and procedures;
• Monitoring and evaluating funds applications and accountability;
• Ensuring prudent and optimal utilization of Agency funds and Assets;
• Providing timely and accurate management accounts and reports to the management and the Agency;
• Providing oversight to the Agency’s human capital affairs, ensuring that the Agency has the right and sufficient human resource to meet its objectives;
• Providing oversight for effective records management operations;
• Participating in the development and review of the Institution’s strategic plan;
• Reviewing the Corporate Services business plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and government performance contract;
• Overseeing operations of Human Resources, Administration and Finance & Accounting departments;
• Overseeing development and implementation of the Agency’s corporate communication strategy;
• Managing risk and ensuring effective implementation and compliance with all legislative requirements relating to corporate services.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have at least: –

1. Master’s Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resource or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
2. Bachelor’s Degree in either Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Communications, Public Relations, Human Resource or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
3. Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;
4. A minimum of twelve (12) years relevant work experience five (5) of which must have been in a senior management position in the public or private sector;
5. Professional qualification and membership to a professional body;
6. Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
7. Fulfilled the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Leadership and innovative thinking;
• Results oriented;
• Ability to build an effective team;
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrate a proven track-record of personal initiative, enthusiasm, and ability to multitask;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Project planning and management skills;
• Demonstrates competence in work performance.