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  • Posted: Jul 13, 2021
    Deadline: Aug 12, 2021
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    The Kenya Universities and colleges Placement Service (KUCCPS) is a corporate body established under the Universities Act 2012 to succeed the Joint Admissions Board (JAB). The Service is governed by the Placement Board. In the performance of its functions, the Placement Board seeks to promote equity and access to university and college education, by amo...
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    Director, Corporate Services

    ReferenceNo KUCCPS/049/21

    Job Grade II

    Report To CEO

    Job Purpose

    Responsible to the CEO for the overall management and administration of the Corporate Services Directorate. Successful applicant will be hired on a five-year contract terms renewable on mutual agreement and subject to meeting set performance targets

    Job Responsibilities

    • Developing and overseeing the implementation of a dynamic corporate strategy that is able to deliver exemplary services and results as envisioned in the strategic plan;
    • Developing the Placement Service’s budget and continuously monitor and evaluate its implementation;
    • Giving oversight to the Placement Service financial affairs and advise the Placement Service on financial planning strategies and policies;
    • Ensuring effective and efficient management of the Placement Service’s Resources including Finances and Assets;
    • Ensuring the provision of meaningful, accurate and prompt management accounts and reports to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board;
    • Negotiating with banks and donors for appropriate support;
    • Giving oversight to the Placement Service’s human capital affairs, ensuring that the Placement Service has the right and sufficient human resource to meet its objectives; (viii) Ensuring that current and future space and other facility needs are provided for;
    • Providing oversight for effective records management operations;
    • Overseeing performance management system in the Placement Service;
    • Participating 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; and
    • Overseeing operations of HRM, Administration, ICT and Finance & Accounting departments.

    Minimum Job Qualification

    For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

    • Have a minimum period twelve (12) years relevant work experience and at least five (5) years in a management position in the Public Service or in the Private Sector;
    • Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields:- Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;  
    • Have a Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    • Have professional qualification and membership to a relevant professional body;
    • Leadership Course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution; and
    • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity. Applicants should have clearance certificates from the following bodies:
      • Kenya Revenue Authority;
      • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
      • Higher Educations Loans Board;
      • A licensed Credit Reference Bureau;
      • Directorate of Criminal Investigations

    Method of Application

    Applications MUST be submitted online through the Placement Service careers portal careers.kuccps.net. Interested applicants are required to create a profile and attach copies of their CV, academic certificates, clearance certificates and testimonials before applying. The application deadline is August 12, 2021 at 5.00pm.

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