Director, Corporate Services at NEPAD/APRM Kenya Secretariat

ADVERT NO. 2/2021

Terms of Service: Three (3) Year Renewable Contract

House Allowance, Commuter Allowance, Extraneous Allowance, Entertainment Allowance, Domestic Allowance, Leave Allowance are payable where applicable.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Co–ordinate the formulation, implementation of budget and to ensure compliance with the Constitution, Public Finance Management Act, regulations and budget circulars;
• Coordinate the implementation of Human Resource Management and Development, strategies and plan, and ensure the enforcement of statutory guidelines;
• Ensure prudent utilization of resources and timely reporting in accordance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS);
• Ensure proper records management in the Secretariat;
• Ensure development and implementation of ICT and public relations, policies and standards;
• Ensure proper records, safe custody and maintenance of the Secretariat’s assets;
• Provide logistical support for the implementation of the Secretariat’s operations;
• Maintaining corporate relationships;
• Monitor inventory of office supplies and the purchasing of new material with attention to budgetary constraints; and
• Coordinate the preparation and implementation of the Secretariat Procurement Plan in compliance with laid down rules and regulations.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Deputy Director in the Secretariat or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years or in the private sector for not less than fifteen (15) years and must have served in a senior management position for a minimum period of five (5) years;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Human Resource Development, Finance, Accounts, ICT, Records Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Human Resource Development, Finance, Accounts, ICT, Records Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills;
• Ability to work with and supervise multi–generational staff;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity (Applicable to external applicants);
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Course for a minimum period of six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Current and valid member of a relevant professional body;
• Demonstrable computer literacy; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.