Director, Corporate Support Services at National Transport and Safety Authority

DIRECTOR, CORPORATE SUPPORT SERVICES (GRADE NTSA 2) – REF: NTSA/03/2022/01

Reporting to the Director General, the job holder will be responsible for ensuring the Authority continuously has the institutional capacity and capabilities necessary to deliver on its mandate. The Director shall oversee the following key functions – Human Resource & Administration and Finance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• 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;
• Develop the Authority’s budget and continuously monitor and evaluate its implementation;
• Give oversight to the Authority financial affairs and advise the Authority on financial planning strategies and policies;
• 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;
• Negotiating 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 performance management system in the Authority;
• Participate in the development and review of the Institution’s strategic plan;
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, public, Public Financial Management Act, IPSAS and IFRS and ISO Standards;
• Review the Corporate Services business plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and government performance contract; and
• Oversee operations of HR and Administration and Finance departments.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Finance, Government, Sociology, Business Administration, or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or a related field from a recognized institution;
• Possesses professional qualification either as a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP-K) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K);
• Membership to IHRM(K) or ICPAK;
• Attendance of a Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
• Fifteen (15) years relevant work experience in finance, human resource, public
• administration, five (5) of which must have been at a senior management position in a comparable organization;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution;
• Be highly analytical, assertive and a team player;
• Negotiation and lobbying skills;
• Ability to drive change and innovation;
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent communicator with negotiation skills and ability to manage multi disciplinary teams;
• Demonstrate exemplary leadership skills; and
• Proficient in ICT