Vacancies at Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency

Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –

• Overseeing all issues regarding the financing of the Agency’s activities and advise the Agency on financial planning strategies and policies;
• Developing and implementing sound financial management policies and procedures;
• Planning and coordinating timely preparation of annual budget estimates for the Agency;
• Developing and implementing internal controls and compliance;
• Overseeing preparation of the final Annual Statement of Accounts in accordance with accounting standards and procedures;
• Monitoring and evaluating funds applications and accountability;
• Ensuring prudent and optimal utilization of Agency funds and Assets;
• Providing timely and accurate management accounts and reports to the management and the Agency;
• Providing oversight to the Agency’s human capital affairs, ensuring that the Agency has the right and sufficient human resource to meet its objectives;
• Providing oversight for effective records management operations;
• Participating in the development and review of the Institution’s strategic plan;
• Reviewing the Corporate Services business plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and government performance contract;
• Overseeing operations of Human Resources, Administration and Finance & Accounting departments;
• Overseeing development and implementation of the Agency’s corporate communication strategy;
• Managing risk and ensuring effective implementation and compliance with all legislative requirements relating to corporate services.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have at least: –

1. Master’s Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resource or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
2. Bachelor’s Degree in either Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Communications, Public Relations, Human Resource or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
3. Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;
4. A minimum of twelve (12) years relevant work experience five (5) of which must have been in a senior management position in the public or private sector;
5. Professional qualification and membership to a professional body;
6. Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
7. Fulfilled the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Leadership and innovative thinking;
• Results oriented;
• Ability to build an effective team;
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrate a proven track-record of personal initiative, enthusiasm, and ability to multitask;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Project planning and management skills;
• Demonstrates competence in work performance.

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Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –

• Coordinate litigation matters for the Agency
• Act a liaison between Agency and the office of the Attorney General
• Act as Secretary to the Agency’s Board
• Provide guidance to the Agency’s Board on their responsibilities
• Assist the Agency in carrying out Agency’s Board induction and training, updating the Agency’s Board and Committee charters, preparation of Agency’s Board work-plans, Agency’s Board evaluation and governance
• Coordinate the implementation of the Agency Code of Conduct and Ethics
• Ensure that Agency’s Board and Committee papers are circulated in advance of any meeting
• Provide guidance on governance and adherence to statutory obligations
• Prepare all Agency contracts, handle all litigation and conveyance matters of the Agency
• Provide legal guidance on contractual and statutory obligations binding to the institution and legal duties for the Agency
• Provide legal guidance on nation branding and trade related standards and legislation
• Facilitate development of all bills and policies for the Agency
• Act as custodian of Agency’ s legal documents including the register, seal, leases and contracts
• Review Agency’s legal and regulatory framework to ensure compliance
• Coordinate Agency’s integrity programs

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have at least: –

• Master’s Degree in Law, Business Administration/Management, Public Policy/Public Policy and Governance or Diplomacy/International Studies from a recognized university
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized university
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Member to the Law Society of Kenya
• Hold current LSK practicing certificate
• Member, Institute of Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (ICPSK) in good standing
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education
• Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent
• A minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must have been in a management position in the public or private sector
• Professional qualification and membership to a professional body
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Fulfilled the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Leadership and innovative thinking
• Results oriented
• Ability to build an effective team
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Project planning and management skills
• Demonstrates competence in work performance.

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Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –

• Preparing annual budgets and provide technical support to technical departments during the budget making process
• Assisting other departmental and sectional managers in the management of their budgets through provision of reliable up-to-date financial information
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual management reports to management
• Managing the commitments and Expenditures within available budgetary provisions
• Monitoring expenditure of projects and programmes on a periodic basis
• Preparing fiscal reports and follow up disbursement of funds from National treasury and other financing agencies
• Participating in Resource Mobilization initiatives of the Agency.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have at least: –

• A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience in a position in the Public Service or Private Sector
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce Business Administration, Business Management (Finance option) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
• Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Associate of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA); v. Membership in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body
• Supervisory course lasting not less than 2 weeks
• Proficiency in computer applications; viii. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
• Demonstrated competence in work performance

Key Competencies

• Proficiency in IT
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Team player
• Demonstrated competence in work performance

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Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –

• Implementing the annual procurement and disposal plans
• Providing secretariat to committees’ incidental to procurement of goods and services, and disposal of assets
• Ensuring procured goods, services and works are as per specifications
• Drafting contract documents for goods, works and services
• Initiating request for payment for goods, works and services rendered and follow up to ensure settlement
• Carrying out market surveys to ensure the Agency obtains value for money
• Offering secretarial services to procurement committees
• Being the custodian of the tender box
• Handling routine enquiries from suppliers
• Ensuring proper maintenance of inventory
• Employing best storage methods
• Carrying out annual and periodic stock taking exercise;

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have at least: –

• Have four (4) years relevant work experience in public or private institution
• Have Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Procurement and Supplies Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Minimum KCSE C+ (Plus) or its equivalent
• Be a Member of KISM with a practicing license
• Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks
• Be proficient in Computer applications; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies

• Proficiency in IT
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Team player
• Demonstrated competence in work performance

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Job specifications:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail

• Conducting research on potential donors/partners
• Developing data collection tools
• Preparing project proposals for funding agencies
• Updating donor databases to record their contacts and preference information
• Maintaining a network of donor contacts
• Collecting information, data, market research, and analysis of donor trends
• Sensitizing and training team members on fund raising, communications skills and strategies
• Organizing events for partnership building between implementers and potential partners
• Drafting business plan and writing reports.

Person Specification

• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Communications, Marketing, Public
• Relations, Business Development, Development Studies, International Relations, Public Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, and Business Administration, Finance, Accountancy, Commerce or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• At least four (4) years’ work experience in Resource Mobilization in either public service or private sector;
• Minimum KCSE C+ (Plus) or its equivalent
• Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks;
• Be proficient in Computer applications; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.