Vacancies at Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)

Job & Person Specifications

The Director, Policy,Research and Strategy will be responsible for Policy and strategy developmentand monitoring performance of the Board. In addition, She/he will beresponsible for overseeing the policy formulation, Research, Quality Assurance,Coordination of Risks Management and Performance Management.

The Director, Policy,Research and Strategy will bereporting to the to theRegistrar/Chief Executive Officer.

Job Specifications

Theduties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -

• Coordinate the development and review of the Boards strategies andmission;
• Coordinating the development of the Boards strategic plan and monitorits implementation;
• Overseeing the develop and review of policies and procedures onplanning and quality assurance;
• Coordinating Innovation and Protection of Intellectual PropertyRights;
• Coordinating the Impact assessment of the Boards decisions;
• Coordinating Strategic collaborations and partnerships; with thestakeholders;
• Coordinating the preparation and implementation of the Boardsperformance contract;
• Monitoring and evaluating the Boards performance contract;
• Carrying out Inquiries, Studies and Research on matter relating tocompetition and consumer protection;
• Coordinating the preparation and implementation of the Boards qualitymanagement system through quality assurance programmes;
• Coordinating the development of the Boards annual work plans andresource needs and prioritize its activities;
• Coordinating risk management of the Board;
• Coordinating the implementation of business process reengineeringinitiatives;
• Coordinating policy advocacy initiatives inengineering;
• Managing knowledge and information; and
• Coordinating thepreparation of Annual reports for the Board.

Person Specification

For appointment to this position, an officer musthave: -

• Have at least ten (10) years relevant work experiencethree (3) of which of which should have been in management level in public orprivate institution;
• Have Bachelors degree in any of the followingdisciplines: Engineering, Economics, Statistics, or equivalent qualificationfrom a recognized Institution;
• Have Masters degree in any of the followingdisciplines: Engineering, Economics, Statistics, or equivalent qualificationfrom a recognized Institution;
• Be registered with a professional body whereapplicable;
• Have a certificate in professional qualifications inquality systems, risk management or related field from a recognizedinstitution;
• Have a Certificate in Leadership Course lasting notless than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Have proficiency in computer application;
• Have demonstrated professional competence andadministrative capability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six of theConstitution.

KeyCompetencies and skills

• Proficiency in IT
• Strong communication andreporting skills
• Strong managerial skillsand ability to lead teams.
• Mentoring, coaching andleadership skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving andanalytical skills
• Interpersonal andnegotiation skills
• Integrity

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Job & Person Specifications

• The job holder is responsible for theprovision of guidance to Management on matters relating to optimal utilizationof human resources in compliance with Human Resource Management Act 2012 andLabour laws.
• The job is also responsiblefor overall leadership to Human Resource Services, Learning & Development,Administration, Insurance, Security, Records and Property functions in theBoard.
• The Human Resources and Administration Manager will be reporting to theRegistrar/ Chief Executive Officer.

Job Specifications

Theduties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -

• Providing leadership in development and implementationof human resource management and development strategy, policies and procedures;
• Analyzing staffing levels for effective successionplanning;
• Overseeing human resource planning; 
• Providing secretariat to the Management AdvisoryCommittee;
• Developing, recommending and ensuring effectiveimplementation of staff compensation and rewards systems;
• Ensuring implementation of health and safetyprogrammes;
• Promoting development of staff welfare programmes;
• Custodian of staff records;
• Overseeing administrative functions;
• Overseeing the development and implementation of aneffective staff performance management system; and
• Ensuring development and implementation of theTraining and Development Plan.

Person Specification

For appointment to this position, an officer musthave: -

• Have a minimum period of eight (8) years relevant workexperience three (3) of which should have been in a supervisory position;
• Have Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management orequivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Have Masters Degree in Human Resource Management orequivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Have Post Graduate Diploma in Human ResourceManagement from a recognized institution;
• Be a registered Member of the Institute of HumanResource Management;
• Have Valid Practicing License;
• Have a certificate in Management course lasting notless four (4) weeks;
• Have proficiency in computer application skills;
• Have demonstrated professional competence andadministrative capability as reflected in work performance and results: and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of theConstitution.

KeyCompetencies and skills

• Proficiency in IT;
• Strategic thinking;
• Analytical skills;
• Strong communication and reporting skills;
• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Team player; and
• Integrity.

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Job & Person Specifications

The Manager Financeand Accounts will be responsible for ensuring prudent management of financialresources by implementing accounting policies, systems and procedures; andreport on financial performance of an organization.

The Manager, Financeand Accounts will be reporting to the Director,Corporate Services and Administratively to the Registrar/Chief ExecutiveOfficer.

Job Specifications

Theduties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -

• Consolidating andrevising budget as per guidelines issued by the National Treasury and theParent Ministry;
• Checking and approvingexpenditure and payments and sign bank instructions/cheques;
• Presenting financialreports to the Board and advice on financial implications and consequences ofmanagement/business decisions;
• Developing and reviewingfinancial policies and procedures to enhance internal controls;
• Ensuring compliance withrelevant laws, regulations and procedures in management of financial resources;
• Reviewing and ensuringtimely submission of annual report and financial statements;
• Ensuring the Boardsliquidity position is appropriate and liaise with the Parent Ministry andTreasury for release of allocated funds;
• Reviewing of auditqueries and implementing corrective actions;
• Developing and implementing effective processesin the finance unit to ensure seamless flow of service delivery. Such processesinclude but not limited to budgetary process, analysis and reporting;
• Developing short term, medium and long term revenue and expenditure framework;
• Ensuring compliance with various requirements ofgovernment agencies and statutory institutions as set out in various circularsand legislations;
• Controlling the Boards Finances to ensure thatthey are utilized in a lawful and efficient manner.
• Planning and determiningcash flow needs, forecast and establish cash flow trends of the Board.
• Preparing the annual budget execution reports, quarterly financial statements forprogramme and operational budgets;
• Preparing Board and management financial reports;
• Liaising with the parent Ministry for GOKsGrants and development partners funding;
• Ensuring the provision ofadequate financial resources for the Boards programme and activities; and
• Staff performance management, developmenttraining and, mentorship.

 Person Specification

For appointment to this position, an officer musthave: -

• Have a minimum of eight (8) years relevant workexperience three (3) of which should have been in a supervisory position in thepublic or private institution;
• Have Bachelors degree in any of the followingdisciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Management(Accounting/Finance Option), Economics, or equivalent qualification from arecognized Institution.
• Have Masters degree in any of the followingdisciplines: Business Administration, Finance, Commerce, or equivalentqualifications from a recognized university;
• Be Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) or itsequivalent;
• Be registered with a professional body such as CPA,ACCA from a recognized institution;
• Be a Member of the Institute of Certified PublicAccountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body in goodstanding;
• Have a certificate in Management course lasting notless than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Have proficiency in computer application skills:
• Demonstrated professional competence andadministrative capability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of theConstitution.

KeyCompetencies and skills

• Proficiency in IT
• Strategic thinking
• Analytical skills
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Team player
• Ethical and integrity