Career Opportunities at Kenya leather Development Council (KLDC)

Job Purpose

The job holder will be responsible to the CEO for monitoring compliance with the legislation and regulatory framework including providing advice to the Council pertaining to all legal aspects and represent the Council in any legal actions to be initiated and /or defend the interest of the Council.

Duties and responsibilities

The Corporation Secretary and Legal Services shall be responsible for carrying out the following duties and responsibilities:

• Coordinating the day to day running of the department;
• Ensuring the Council complies with constitutional, regulatory and all relevant laws in force through the provision of legal advisory services;
• Providing guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities on matters relating to Governance;
• Offering secretarial services to the Board which includes assisting in coordinating of Board meetings, preparation of board papers, documenting and ensuring the safe custody of the Board minutes, Board induction and training, preparation of Board work plans, Board Evaluation, Governance Audit, and the implementation of the Council’s code of conduct and ethics;
• Be the primary counsel to the Board, Management, and providing legal advice for all aspects of the Council’s operations;
• Co-coordinating litigation management and the appointment of external lawyers;
• Coordinating and ensuring representation of the Council’s in courts or other judicial authorities;
• Advising on preparation, review and the execution of contracts and other legal agreements;
• Custodian of the Company Seal, Corporation’s legal instruments and Legal documents including Title documents, intellectual property records and all other Corporations properties/Assets;
• Participating in the development of Council policies, procedures and guidelines and ensuring compliance of the same;
• Ensuring that contractual risks are efficiently managed;

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: -

• Have a Master’s Degree in Laws from a recognized institution or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Have a Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized institution;
• Have a minimum of ten (10) years in relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in Management;
• Have a postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law;
• Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
• Hold a valid practicing certificate;
• Member of the Institute of the Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK);
• Be a certified Public Secretary (K) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have a Certificate in Leadership Course from a recognized institution;
• Be proficient in computer applications;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution; and
• Demonstrate competence in work performance.

Key Competencies

• Supervisory skills
• Leadership skills
• Managerial skills
• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Result oriented
• Analytical skills
• Decision making skills
• Innovation and creativity
• Ability to work under pressure
• Integrity
• Emotional Intelligence
• Professionalism
• Attention to details
• Team player

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Job Purpose

The job holder will ensure adherence to the KLDC financial policies and compliance with statutory obligations at the work place for efficient and timely decision making, while coordinating management of key accounting and reporting functions within the Council including budgeting, internal controls, risk management and compliance with government regulations to ensure prudent management of resources in line with Public Finance Management (PFM) Act /Regulations.

Duties and responsibilities

The Manager, Finance & Accounts shall be responsible for carrying out the following duties and responsibilities:

• Overseeing the day to day running of the Finance and Accounts department
• Coordinating, formulating and implementing financial strategies, policies rules, regulations, and systems for the Council;
• Forecasting and planning on financial needs of the Council;
• Initiating best practices in the management of finance and account’s function;
• Coordinating monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement and all statutory accounts;
• Coordinating designing, developing and maintaining a proper computerized accounting and financial management system;
• Overseeing development and review of supplementary financial policies, procedures, and regulations to enhance internal controls established through treasury regulations and procedures;
• Guiding other departments by interpreting government accounting policy and applying it in all operations of the Council;
• Consolidating the budget and revised budget as per guidelines issued;
• Authorizing payments and signing of cheques/EFT subject to set limits;
• Applications of budgeted funds to meet operations and development expenditure;
• Reviewing all audit queries pertaining to the department;
• Interpreting treasury circulars issued from time to time;
• Training and development of finance staff.
• Overseeing Management of accounts receivables and payables and maintaining of asset registers;
• Developing and regularly reviewing the chart of accounts;
• DeLiaising with external auditors in addressing audit queries;

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: -

• Master Degree in relevant field from a recognized institution
• Bachelors degree in Business of related field (Finance or Accounting option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certified Public Accountants (CPA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized body;
• Have a minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the level of senior officer;
• Certificate in Management Course lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Be a Member of ICPAK or any other relevant membership recognized by law
• Demonstrated competence in work performance; and
• Fulfill the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.

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Job Purpose

The job holder will ensure adherence to strategies, policies and plans for corporate communications, promotion and marketing.

Duties and responsibilities

The Officer shall be responsible for carrying out the following duties and responsibilities:

• Editing, reviewing and providing support in design, production and distribution of newsletters, annual reports, speeches, publications, website contents, reports and outreach materials;
• Ensuring compliance with corporate citizenship policies;
• Developing and disseminating media materials of the council;
• Developing and planning crisis management responses in line with council corporate guidelines;
• Creating and delivering media management strategies for corporate issues;
• Preparing press material for press releases and publications;
• Maintaining press and other council’s contacts database;
• Developing and publishing in-house newsletters;
• Drafting of publications on topical issues;
• Writing speeches and public reports;
• Liaising with the public and the media on corporate issues; and
• Undertaking service delivery surveys.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: -

• Have a minimum of eight (8) years’ relevant work experience least three (3) of which should be at the level of senior officer;
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: - Journalism, Mass Communications, Public Relations or other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be a registered member, in good standing, of a relevant professional body;
• Be proficient in computer applications including knowledge in desktop publishing;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
• Demonstrate competence in work performance.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;

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Duties and responsibilities

• Carry out office administration and handling enquiries; receive and attending to clients;
• Reserve appointments and maintaining office diary;
• Handle correspondences, telephone calls, office documents and equipment; transcription; typing, processing data and reprography;
• Coordinating the general administration of the respective directorate/office;
• Ensuring good office layout;
• Operate office machines;
• Plan and organize meetings, workshop/conferences and seminars;
• Handle office petty cash and ensure security of office documents, records and secretarial equipment.

Job Specifications

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

Qualifications and skills    

• Degree in Business/Office Management
• At least 5 years of Relevant experience
• Certificate in Public Relations or Customer Care will be an added advantage
• Be proficient in computer applications
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution

Key Competencies

• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Result oriented
• Innovation and creativity
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Attention to details
• Team player

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Duties and responsibilities

• Carrying out office administration and handling enquiries;
•  Receiving and attending to clients;
• Assisting in reserving appointments and maintaining office diary;
• Assisting in handling correspondences, telephone calls, office documents and equipment; transcription; typing, processing data and reprography;
• Coordinating the general administration of the respective directorate/office;
• Assisting in dealing with protocols and travel itineraries;
• Ensuring good office layout;
• Operating office machines;
• Assisting in planning and organizing meetings, workshop/conferences and seminars;
• Handling office petty cash and ensure security of office documents, records and secretarial equipment.

Job Specifications

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

• Bachelors Degree in Business/Office Management or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Diploma in Secretarial Studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Secretarial Management Course from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Public Relations and Customer Care Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from any recognized institution.
• Be proficient in computer applications; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution