Director Corporate Services at Kenya Rural Roads Authority

JOB REF: KeRRA/DCS/03/2024
Job Description.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Develop and oversee the implementation of a dynamic corporate strategy that is able to deliver exemplary services and results as envisioned in the strategic plan;
• Oversight role to the Authority on financial affairs, ICT, Human Resources and Public Affairs and Communication as well as advising on financial planning strategies and policies;
• Oversee Development of the Authority’s budget and continuously monitor and evaluate its implementation;
• Ensure effective and efficient management of the Authority’s Resources including Finances and Assets;
• Ensure the provision of meaningful, accurate and prompt management accounts and reports to the Director General and the Board;
• Negotiate with banks and donors for appropriate support;
• Give oversight to the Authority’s human capital affairs, ensuring that the Authority has the right and sufficient human resource to meet its objectives;
• Ensure that current and future space and other facility needs are provided for;
• Provide oversight for effective records management operations;
• Oversee training and performance management system in the Authority;
• Participate in the development and review of the Institution’s strategic plan;
• Ensuring compliance with labour laws, public, Public Financial Management Act, IPSAS and IFRS and ISO Standards;
• Reviewing the Corporate Services business plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and government performance contract;
• Overseeing operations of Human Resource Management and Administration, ICT, Public Affairs and Communication, and Finance & Accounting departments.

Person Specifications.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Finance, ICT, Public Relations, Marketing or equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Master’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, ICT, Marketing or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized in Kenya;
• A professional qualification in the relevant profession from a recognized institution
• Registered member with a relevant professional body and in a good standing;
• A valid practicing license from the Institute of Human Resource Management, where appropriate;
• Valid certifications from the ICT Authority (ICTA), where appropriate;
•  Valid certifications from the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK), where appropriate;
• Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC), where applicable;
• A minimum of twelve (12) years relevant work experience and at least five (5) in a management position;
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrated competence in work performance and results.