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  • Posted: Feb 22, 2023
    Deadline: Mar 7, 2023
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    Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) Board is a statutory body of the Government of Kenya established by an Act of Parliament, Cap 225 of the Laws of Kenya in April 1965. The Board's mandate is to develop, promote, establish and equip libraries in Kenya. The State Corporations Act Cap 446 of the laws of Kenya also guides the Board in its operations.
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    Deputy Director, Finance and Administration

    Ref. No. KNL/HQ/AD/180C/VOL.3/69

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Provide leadership in the development and implementation of Board policies and implementation of Board resolutions
    • Support the Director/CEO in the development and implementation of Board's strategic plan
    • Prepare and present relevant position papers to Board/Management/External Agencies
    • Provide leadership to foster a culture that promotes team capability, efficiency and reflects the values which facilitate performance, professionalism and innovation by staff
    • Oversee the formulation and implementation of Human Resource, administration and financial management policies 
    • Appraise and evaluate staff performance
    • Develop and administer suitable staff compensation benefits scheme 
    • Ensure implementation of appropriate staff development and training 
    • Oversee the preparation, monitoring and reporting of budget 
    • Manage the corporation's assets and ensure they are insured and tagged to mitigate risks
    • Serve as a mentor, coach and guide to senior staff
    • Coordinate construction projects and oversee repairs and maintenance of the facilities
    • Any other duties relevant to the function

    Qualifications and Experience

    • Master's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized Institution with at least seven (7) years of continuous service and work experience, five (5) of which must be at a Senior Management level in a large organization
    • Professional knowledge and competence in Financial Management and Administration
    • Proven literacy in ICT applications, especially in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
    • Knowledge of Kenya Government's financial and operational procedures
    • Be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and in good standing
    • Strategic Leadership and Development Programme (SLDP) Course (at least 6 weeks)
    • Work experience in a National or Public Library environment will be an added advantage

    Method of Application

    Interested and eligible candidates are hereby invited to submit their application (2 copies) to be delivered by hand/ courier quoting the Job Reference on both the envelope and cover letter.
    Enclose a detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, indicating your current remuneration, reliable daytime telephone contacts together with copies of your academic and professional certificates, testimonials and National Identity card/ Valid Passport.
    You should also provide names of three (3) referees who must be familiar with your previous work experience indicating their telephone and email address.
    Applications should be addressed to:

    The Director/CEO
    Kenya National Library Service
    Maktaba Kuu Building – 5th Floor
    Ngong Road, Community Area
    P.O Box 30573-00100
    NAIROBI

    So as to reach the office not later than 7th March, 2023 at 5: 00p.m East African time.

    Note:
    Knls Board is an equal opportunity employer, Persons with Disabilities, Youth, Persons from Marginalized groups and Minority communities who meet the requirements of the advertised job vacancies are encouraged to apply.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and upon being successful and granted an offer of employment, successful candidates MUST present clearances and satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the following:

    • Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
    • Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
    • Clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
    • Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
    • Clearance certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

    It is a criminal offence for any applicant to provide false information and documents in the job application. 
    Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
    The Board does not charge or ask for any money at any stage of the recruitment process

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