Open Vacancies at PKF firms

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Providing technical support in assignments during all phases of the project, with the focus areas including, but not limited to the following:

• Organisation structure review, designing job descriptions and conducting skills audit
• Job evaluation and designing job grade structures, salary structures and surveys
• Designing policy and procedure manuals on behalf of clients
• Recruitment and selection for clients, which includes attraction, interviewing and testing of candidates
• Compliance projects, including Labour Law Compliance Human Resource Audits
• Assist in conducting field work for Human Resource Consulting assignments as per the set project plans, fieldwork and task schedules.
• Adherence to the firm’s working standards in all assigned projects and deliverables.
• Compliance to PKF branding standards in all project reports.
• Ensuring that all project review notes are addressed and reviewed with the Senior.
• Timely preparation and submission of solicited tenders related to Human Resource Consulting work.
• Participate in preparing presentations for existing or prospective clients together with the Director in charge.
• Proactive participation in business development initiatives related to Human Resource Consulting work.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

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Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning, execution, and management of public sector advisory assignments.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research, benchmarking, and data analysis.
• Prepare well-structured reports, presentations, proposals, and other client deliverables.
• Support the development of policy documents, frameworks, strategies, and operational manuals.
• Participate in assessments of governance structures, public finance systems, and service delivery models.
• Liaise with government officials, development partners, and other stakeholders professionally.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, focus group discussions, and stakeholder consultations.
• Document stakeholder feedback and incorporate findings into project outputs.
• Contribute to proposal writing, bid documentation, and expression-of-interest submissions.
• Conduct sector research to identify trends, opportunities, and client needs.
• Participate in preparing presentations for existing or prospective clients together with the Director in charge
• Support the preparation of capability statements and marketing materials.
• Ensure all deliverables meet the firm’s standards of accuracy, consistency, and professionalism.
• Review drafts for structure, clarity, and alignment with client expectations.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

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The job holder is responsible for overseeing the functions and operations of the Conveyancing and Legal Research Division, providing and guiding all legal advice on matters affecting the Authority, preparation of legal documents, vetting of fiscal budget proposals, provision of conveyance and legal research services.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Guide formulation and oversee implementation of strategies for the Conveyancing and Legal Research Division.
• Lead and Manage the Conveyancing and Legal Research function.
• Oversee the preparation of the Division’s work plan and budgets.
• Review and advise management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures referred for advise.
• Monitor compliance with agreed systems and procedures to enhance efficient and effective prevention and execution of business risks.
• Interpret relevant legislation and advise Management and relevant Departments on changes in Law.
• Provide guidance in research and review of legislation that impact on KRA and recommend any necessary amendments.
• Lead in the execution of risk management policy and strategies that ensure the Division has a robust system and processes of accountability, risk management, internal controls and business continuity. 
• Provide leadership to ensure continuous improvement of business processes and controls in the division and develop mechanisms for corporate consultations, increase public participation and involvement in Authority’s policies and programs.
• Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good citizenship within the division.
• Oversee implementation of principles of Corporate Governance, relevant national policies, guidelines, and directives within the Division.
• Oversee implementation of a robust performance management system within the division through providing oversight of the delivery of the annual performance contract.
• Provide leadership in the Division through supervision, coaching, mentoring, training and development of the divisional staff to ensure an effective and motivated team.
• Collaborate and manage stakeholder engagements.
• Make legislative proposals on amendments of fiscal laws.
• Guide the preparation of Memoranda of Understanding, bilateral and multilateral legal instruments with tax implications.
• Promote career and continuous professional development of staff in the Division.

Person specifications:

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:

• Bachelors of Laws degree (L.L.B) from an accredited and recognized Institution.
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines. Law, Business Administration, Public Administration or relevant equivalent qualifications from an accredited and recognized Institution will be an added advantage
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Advocates training programmes) from the Kenya School of Law.
• Certified Public Secretary (K) or its equivalent qualification from an accredited and recognized Institution.
• Admission as an advocate of the High Court.
• Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). 
• Current advocate Practicing License.
• Minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience, at least five (5) of which should be in senior and/or middle management levels.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution 2010.

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Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducting field work for External Audit assignments as per the set Project plans, fieldwork and reporting schedules.
• Providing input, technical support and client solutions in assignments during all phases of the projects with the focus areas including but not limited to the following:
• External Audit assignments for Projects in Public Benefit Organisations and public sector in line with the specific Terms of References.
• Compliance with International Auditing Standards, Grant Contracts and local statutory regulations.
• Adherence to the firm’s work standards in all assigned Project tasks.
• Compliance to firm's branding standards in all Project and related reports.
• Timely preparation and submission of solicited tenders related to External Audit work.
• Participate in preparing presentations for existing or prospective clients.
• Proactive participation in business development initiatives related to External Audit work
• Support the firm by contributing to some administrative aspects of the business as assigned.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and review performance management policies, strategies, standards, and guidelines. Review and monitor performance and productivity strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Review the Board of Directors (BoD) Performance Contract guidelines and cascade performance contracting commitments to Departments.
• Facilitate the BoD PC and implementation workplan for negotiation with the National Treasury.
• Oversee the BoD quarterly, mid-year, and annual performance review process and submit necessary required reports on Board performance to relevant bodies.
• Facilitate the preparation of the Commissioner General’s (CG) performance contracts and undertake quarterly evaluations.
• Oversee staff performance contracting and periodic evaluation processes.
• Oversee and report on the staff consequence management process.
• Develop and maintain Performance Management Systems for the Authority.
• Analyze and report on monthly corporate contractual obligations.
• Identify, report, and resolve barriers to performance across the organization.
• Ensure targeted communication and capacity-building programs on the performance management process to optimize performance and productivity.

Person specifications:
For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management, Business Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Strategic Management, Sociology, Organizational Development or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Business Management, Business Administration, Strategic Management, Sociology, Organizational Development or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management/Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP (K)) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Membership to IHRM or other relevant professional body and in good standing.
• Valid practicing license.
• Minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience, at least five (5) of which should be in senior and/or middle management levels.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution 2010.