Senior Deputy Director, Corporate Services at Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD)

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail the following:

• Provide strategic leadership in the formulation, implementation, review and evaluation of policies, strategies, standards, guidelines, systems and programmes for Human Resource
• Management, Finance and Accounts, Administration, ICT and Corporate Communication in alignment with the Institute’s mandate and Government policies.
• Oversee and evaluate the effectiveness of the Institute’s corporate services structures, systems, processes and resource management frameworks, and recommend strategic interventions to enhance institutional efficiency, effectiveness and service delivery.
• Lead the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the Institute’s personnel emoluments and related corporate services budgets, ensuring prudent, efficient and accountable utilisation of financial, human, physical and technological resources.
• Provide oversight of the Institute’s establishment, human resource requirements, staff welfare, office accommodation, facilities and equipment to ensure optimal utilisation, a conducive work environment and effective delivery of the Institute’s mandate.
• Oversee the development and implementation of integrated information, records and knowledge management systems, including registries, to ensure secure custody, accessibility, integrity and timely retrieval of institutional information and records.
• Ensure effective implementation of and compliance with applicable legislation,
• Government policies, regulatory requirements, standards and institutional frameworks relating to Human Resource Management, Finance and Accounts, Administration, ICT and Corporate Communication.
• Provide strategic oversight of institutional ICT infrastructure, systems and digital services, and Corporate Communication functions to enhance operational efficiency, information security, stakeholder engagement and the Institute’s corporate image.
• Coordinate corporate services mainstreaming and integration across the Institute and promote effective collaboration among departments to strengthen institutiona performance and service delivery.
• Provide strategic oversight of employee welfare programmes, workplace health, safety, employee relations and other initiatives aimed at promoting staff wellbeing, engagement and productivity.
• Oversee the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date records of the Institute’s human resource establishment, assets, facilities and other corporate resources to support planning, accountability and informed decision-making.
• Advise Management and Council on corporate services matters and provide strategic leadership in addressing emerging human resource, financial, administrative, ICT and communication risks and challenges.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of Corporate Services functions, ensure implementation of approved decisions and recommendations, and initiate appropriate measures for continuous improvement and institutional effectiveness.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Chief Executive Officer in furtherance of the Institute’s mandate.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade an applicant must have:

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) relevant years’ work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Deputy Director KICD Grade 3 or in a comparable and relevant position;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Public Policy, Corporate Governance, Strategic Management, Business Management, Human Resource Management, Computer Science,
• Information Technology, Public Communication, Public Relations or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution:
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Human Resource Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Public Communication, Public Relations or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Registered member of relevant professional body and in good standing;
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results and
• Proficiency in computer applications.