Summary
Date Posted: Friday, January 27, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
VACANCY NO. HC/01/2022: Chief Executive Officer (HC 1)

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
• Masters Degree in History, Anthropology, Fine Art, Sociology, Development Studies, Environmental studies, Conservation, Education (Arts, Communication Studies or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines; History, Anthropology, Fine Art, Sociology, Development Studies, Environmental studies, Conservation, Education (Arts, Communication Studies or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Have knowledge and experience of not less than fifteen (15) years of relevant work, with at least five (5) years served in a managerial/leadership role. OR
• Has knowledge and at least seven (7) years' experience in matters relating to the management of public institutions.
• Be a member of a recognized professional body where applicable and in good standing.
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
• Experience in Strategic Leadership Development and/or Corporate Governance.
• Have a thorough understanding of public sector policy and reforms, corporate planning and relevant legislations.
• Proficiency in Computer Applications.
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Providing Secretarial services to the Council
• Accounting Officer for the Council,
• Coordinating delivery of the core functions of the Council as stipulated under section 5 of the Act,
• Spearheading formulation, implementation and review of the Council's policies, procedures, strategies, standards and guidelines,
• Providing strategic leadership and ensuring excellence in the provision of services by the Council,
• Spearheading development agenda of the Council including formulation of projects and programmes, Executes and communicates the Council's strategies, decisions and policies,
• Providing technical advice on matters pertaining to Council in the Council's area of jurisdiction,
• Developing and implementing the Council's annual business plans, Provides linkage between the Council and the Management,
• Enhancing collaboration and engagement with stakeholders and partners in support of development of the Heroes Council and implementation of its mandate,
• Promoting the corporate image of the Council, Ensures continuous improvement of the quality and value of services provided by the Council,
• Fostering a culture that promotes ethical and good corporate governance,
• Ensuring that the Council complies with the relevant legislation in the provision of its services,
• Champions national values and principles of public service,
• Putting in place sound strategies to ensure prudent utilization of the Council's resources and assets,
• Overseeing preparation of annual budgets and establishing proper internal monitoring and control systems and procedures in accordance with the public financial management Act, 2012,
• Coordinating preparation of the Council's annual financial statements and submitting the same to the National Treasury, Parliament and the Controller of Budget as required by law,
• Performing such other duties as may be assigned by the Council and the law


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 180

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Interested persons who meet the requirements should submit their application through the recruitment portal  recruitment.nationalheroescouncil.or.ke    on or before close of business 10th February, 2023. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted and shall be required to download and dully fill the Heroes Council application for employment form, from the Heroes Council website. The Candidate will be required to produce originals of their Birth Certificate, National Identity Cards. Academic and Professional Certificate and transcripts during interviews.

National Heroes Council is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Canvasing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Chairman,
National Heroes Council

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