Director, Corporate Services at Nairobi International Financial Centre

Job Specifications

The Director of Corporate Services is responsible for overseeing the effective and efficient utilization and management of resources in the areas of Finance, Human Resources & Administration, and Information & Communication Technology (ICT).

Job Descriptions

The following are the duties and responsibilities:

• Formulate and develop policies, plans, and strategies in the functional areas of Finance, ICT, Corporate Communications, and Human Resource & Administration.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and government circulars pertaining to employment and public finance.
• Oversee the selection and implementation of suitable technology systems to optimize service delivery.
• Champion value-for-money systems and model cost-effective measurement techniques for assessing the quality of output delivered by the Authority.
• Promote financial prudence and discipline through financial accounting, planning, treasury management, and budgetary controls.
• Coordinate with development partners and external parties on all financial matters.
• Formulate and implement creative communication and public relations strategies.
• Promote a positive corporate image of the Authority.
• Manage corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs, gauge their impact, and ensure compliance with corporate citizenship policies.
• Coordinate manpower planning, recruitment, placement, employee performance management, development, and reward management within the Authority.
• Coordinate change management programs within the Authority.
• Oversee the administration functions of the Authority.
• Monitor and report on performance progress and risk mitigation activities within the Directorate.

Person Specifications

The following are the required qualifications for appointment to this role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Commerce, ICT, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Commerce, ICT, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Professional Qualification in any of the following fields, as applicable:
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA (K))
  • Certified Secretary (CS (K))
  • Certified Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in HRM (K)
  • ICT Certification or any other relevant qualification.
• Membership in a professional body, such as ICPAK, ICS, ICIFA, IHRM, or any other relevant body.
• At least twelve (12) years of relevant work experience, with at least five (5) years in a managerial role.
• Completion of a leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strategic thinking and operational leadership skills.
• Financial acumen and budget management.
• People management.
• Technology and digital transformation understanding.
• Risk and compliance management.
• Project and change management.
• Resource optimization and process improvement.
• Analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Communication and negotiation skills.
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Team player.