Director, Corporate Services at Retirement Benefits Authority

Job Requirements

1. Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: human resource management, business administration, public administration, public relations, communications, finance, commerce, Information Communication Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
2. Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: human resource management, business administration, public administration, finance, commerce, public relations, communications, Information Communication Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
3. Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing, where applicable;
4. Minimum of twelve (12) years relevant experience, five (5) of which should be in a managerial role;
5. A certificate in leadership from a course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
6. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
7. Proficiency in computer applications; and,
8.   Fulfil the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Job Specifications

1. Formulating and developing policies, plans and strategies in the functional areas of Finance, Information & Communication Technology, Corporate Communications; Human Resource & Administration;
2. Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations and government circulars pertaining to employment and public finance;
3. Overseeing the selection and implementation of suitable technology systems to optimize service delivery;
4. Championing value-for-money systems and model cost-effective measurement techniques for assessing the quality of output delivered by the Authority;
5. Championing financial prudence and discipline through financial accounting, planning, treasury management and budgetary controls;
6. Liaising with development partners and other external parties on all financial matters;
7. Formulating and implementing creative communications and public relations strategies;
8. Promoting a positive corporate image of the Authority;
9. Managing corporate social responsibility programs, gauging their impact and ensuring compliance with corporate citizenship policies;
10. Crisis management responses in line with Authority corporate guidelines;
11. Coordinating manpower planning, recruitment, placement, employee performance management, development and reward management at the Authority;
12. Coordinating change management programs at the Authority;
13. Overseeing the administration functions at the Authority; and,
14. Monitoring and reporting on performance progress and risk mitigation activities in the Directorate.

Key Competencies and Skills

1. Strategic thinking and leadership skills;
2. Report and cabinet memorandum writing skills;
3. Analytical and interpersonal skills;
4. Communication and negotiation skills;
5. Mentoring and coaching skills; and
6. Team player.