Public Policy and Research - Senior Officer (Grade 6) at Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)

JOB REF: ICPAK/05/2023

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lobby on behalf of members on matters that create value to them through;
• Holding consultative meetings with a view to fostering working relationships with the identified institutions.
• Facilitating selection of suitable candidates for the identified opportunities. 

Thought Leadership and stakeholder engagement

• Developing position papers on matters of ICPAK’s expertise;
• Representing the Institute in key national forums and events;
• Developing opinion pieces in the local dailies on matters concerning ICPAK, Public finance, accountability and the economy at large;
• Develop and maintain close working relationships and dialogue with Parliament, Government Ministries and other Regulatory bodies with a view to enhancing the public interest role of the Institute.

Advise the Minister of Finance on Accountability and governance within the Public Sector through;

• Developing a memorandum on key governance, accountability and public finance issues in the country;
• Arrange meetings with the National Treasury and its departments on matters affecting the Institute;

Contribute to development of Kenya’s legislative frame work in areas of our expertise

• Undertake review of money/Finance Bills and other relevant pieces of legislation
• Proactively develop Bills for consideration on core issues affecting accountancy profession and the economy at large;
• Review for amendment already enacted pieces of legislation

Strengthen and promote the global recognition of the ICPAK brand

• Proactively recruit members with the relevant expertise to represent the Institute in the County, national and International forums and organizations. 

Contribute to the implementation of devolution in Kenya

• Lobby for appointments of accountants in both the national and county governments;
• Strengthen and build capacity of the institute branches to enable them support operational excellence at the county;
• Undertake a base line survey on the level of county preparedness to take effectively take up devolved functions

Person Profile:
Academic and Professional Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Public Policy, Analysis, Administration or Economics
• Professional qualifications: Post graduate degree in Public Policy, Tax, Business or Economics.
• 5 years working experience with at least 4 years in a Public Policy and Research environment.