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About the Commission
The EACC is a public body established under Section 3 (1) of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Act, 2011.
As per Section 4 of the Act: The Commission shall consist of a chairperson and two other members appointed according to the provisions of the Constitution and this Act.
Section 16 (1) of the Act states that: ...
REF NO.: EACC/FSC/DFSC/1
Reporting to the Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer
Job Profile
The Director, Field Services & Coordination is responsible for provision of leadership to the Directorate of Field Services & Coordination. The role entails coordination of technical and administrative programmes and activities of the EACC Regional Offices, Offices of the Chairperson, Commissioners and Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer as well as managing partnerships.
The specific duties and responsibilities include:
- Overseeing implementation of the Commission’s Strategic Plan by the Directorate;
- ii. Ensuring compliance with set standards and guidelines by the Directorate;
- iii. Supervision and management of performance of the Directorate;
- iv. Management of partnerships and collaborations with stakeholders of the Commission;
- v. Overseeing the operations of the Kenya Leadership and Integrity Forum (KLIF) Secretariat;
- vi. Coordinating development of statutory reports, technical papers, policy proposals and programmes on anti-corruption and good governance;
- vii. Coordinating programmes and activities of the Offices of the Chairperson, Commissioners and Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer; and
- viii. Any other duty as may be assigned by the Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer. Requirements for appointment For appointment as the Director – Field Services & Coordination, a person must possess the following qualifications:
- Be a citizen of Kenya;
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
- Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Science, ICT, Political Science, Statistics, International Relations, Business Management, Finance, Law, Public Administration, Governance or its equivalent from a recognised university;
- Be a holder of a Master’s degree in Arts, Science, ICT, Political Science, International Relations, Business Management, Finance, Law, Public Administration, Governance or its equivalent from a recognised university;
- Have at least fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience out of which at least five (5) years at the position of Deputy Director in a public organisation or its equivalent in a reputable institution in any of the following fields: ethics and governance; law; fraud investigations; economic intelligence, public administration and coordination; leadership; management; economics; audit; accounting; public relations or any other relevant fields.
- Membership in a related professional body in good standing;
- Leadership/ Governance training lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognised institution.
- Professional training in Law, Anti-Corruption, Ethics, Integrity, Fraud Investigations, economic intelligence, Finance or Accounting or any other relevant fields lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution.
Key Attributes
The following key attributes will be required for the position of Director – Field Services and Coordination:
- Be of high moral character, integrity and impartiality;
- Proven high degree of professional competence, communication skills, fairness and good temperament;
- Possess excellent leadership skills;
- Be a visionary, transformative and results-oriented;
- Strategic thinker;
- Be self-driven, a team-player and mentor/ coach; and
- Ability to cultivate partnership and collaborations.
Terms of Service
The successful candidate will be appointed for a five (5) year term and may be eligible for re-appointment. A competitive remuneration package will be offered in line with the terms of service for EACC Staff.
Note:
In addition to the qualifications and requirements set above, applicants shall be expected to obtain clearances from the following:
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
- Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
- Registration and good standing in relevant professional bodies
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REF. NO.: EACC/FP/DDFA/2
Reporting to the Director – Finance and Planning
Duties and Responsibilities
- Providing leadership in the development of the Finance and Accounts policies and strategies;
- Preparing Quarterly and Annual Financial Statements within required timelines;
- Leading the annual financial audit;
- Providing leadership in the development, implementation and monitoring of the budget of the Directorate of Finance and Planning;
- Preparing timely quarterly and monthly management reports;
- Overseeing preparation of cash plan for the Commission;
- Preparing and submitting reports to the relevant government agencies such as Controller of Budget, The National Treasury, among others;
- Coordinating costing of Commission’s activities in line with the set budget control policies;
- Supervising and managing Finance and Accounts staff;
- Reviewing and monitoring the statutory and management reports for accuracy and completeness;
- Ensuring that the Commission’s financial systems have sound and operational controls;
- Approving the Commission’s payments in IFMIS, Internet Banking, among other financial systems;
- Authorising payments.
Requirements for Appointment
- Minimum relevant experience of fourteen (14) years, three (3) should be in a comparable position from a reputable organisation;
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/ Finance Option), Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or equivalent qualification from a recognised university
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/ Finance Option), Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or equivalent qualification from a recognised university
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) minimum mean grade of C+ or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
- Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognised institution;
- vi. Certified Public Accountant – CPA(K) or its equivalent;
- Member of ICPAK in good standing;
- Previous hands on experience in Accounting Software (ERP);
- Public Sector budgeting skills;
- Accounting and financial management skills;
- International Public Sector Accounting Standards knowledge;
- Project Management skills; and
- Strategic investment and financing skills.
In addition, the candidate must possess the following core competencies:
- Demonstrated integrity and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results;
- Leadership skills;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Negotiation skills;
- Ability to build and lead cohesive teams;
- Problem solving skills; and
- ICT Skills.