Director, Transaction Services at Privatization Commission

Job Grade: PC 2 (Ref. PC/DTS/05/2022)

Reporting to the Executive Director/CEO, the successful candidate will be responsible for the management and implementation of Privatization proposals
in accordance with the Privatization programme and assisting the Executive Director/CEO in leading Privatization transactions. 

Other key responsibilities include: -

• Advising management on all issues relating to transaction;
• Ensuring all policies and strategies relating to transaction are in place and complied with;
• Development of detailed proposals on privatization;
• Advising on all Competencies and skills necessary for making and implementing specific proposals for privatization;
• Overseeing the development of Terms of Reference for the Request for Proposal for provision of consultancy services;
• Advising on estimated costs of implementing the proposed privatization;
• Ensure development of specific privatization proposal for consideration by the Privatization Steering Committee;
• Ensure Drafting of Cabinet Memorandum on privatization proposals for submission to the Cabinet Secretary, The National Treasury and Planning;
• Approval of work plans for proposed privatizations;
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws in carrying out the proposed privatization and identification of written laws that may need to be repealed, amended or enacted as necessary;
• Advise on how Kenyans are to be encouraged to participate in the transaction;
• Oversee the preparation of the draft Sessional Papers to submit privatization proposals approved by the Cabinet to the National Assembly;
• Convene relevant Stakeholder consultation and workshops;
• Provide Secretariat services to the Technical and steering committees;
• Ensuring the departmental targets, work plans and budget are approved;
• Ensure appraisal of the directorate staff; and
• Mentor and coach staff in the directorate.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Master’s Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Finance, Accounting, Economics, Strategic Management, Actuarial Science, Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• CPA (K), CFA or equivalent professional qualification and membership of relevant professional bodies;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
• At least twelve (12) years’ work experience, five (5) of which must be in senior management;
• Demonstrated results in work performance;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

TERMS OF SERVICE AND REMUNERATION

The Director, Corporate Services shall serve the Commission for a term of five (5) years renewable once subject to satisfactory performance. An attractive remunerative package, commensurate with qualifications, experience and responsibilities and in line with Government guidelines will be offered to the successful candidate.