Vacancy title:
Director, Corporate Services
Jobs at:
Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)Deadline of this Job:
10 May 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Director, Corporate Services
Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -
1. A Minimum of twelve (12) years relevant work experience and at least ten (10) in a senior management role in the Public Service or Private Sector;
2. Bachelor’s Degree (KNQF Level 7 or equivalent) in either Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, ICT, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Human Resource or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
3. Master’s Degree (KNQF Level 9) in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business
4. Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Human Resource or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
5. Membership and in good standing of a relevant professional body/Institution;
6. Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
7. Proficiency in computer applications; and
8. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution
Key Competencies and skills
1. Analytical skills;
2. Creative and innovative thinking;
3. Mobilization skills;
4. Interpersonal skills;
5. Leadership skills;
6. Negotiation skills;
7. Ability to networking and building linkages;
8. Conversant with PFM Act
Responsibilities:
Key Duties and Responsibilities;
1. Overseeing all issues regarding the financing of KNQA activities and advise the
2. Authority on financial planning strategies and policies;
3. Developing and implementing sound financial management policies and procedures;
4. Plan and coordinate timely preparation of annual Work Plans and budget estimates for
5. the Authority;
6. Developing and managing internal controls and compliance;
7. Participating in developing resource mobilization strategies;
8. Overseeing preparation of the final Annual Statement of Accounts in accordance with
9. accounting standards and procedures;
10. Developing and overseeing the implementation of a dynamic corporate strategy that is
11. able to deliver services and results as envisioned in the strategic plan;
12. Ensuring prudent and optimal utilization of Authority funds and Assets;
13. Providing up to date, accurate and prompt management accounts and reports to the
14. management and the Council;
15. Providing oversight to the Authority’s human capital affairs, ensuring that the Authority
16. has the right and sufficient human resource to meet its objectives;
17. Providing oversight for effective records management operations;
18. Participating in the development and review of the Institution’s strategic plan;
19. Reviewing the Corporate Services business plans in line with the overall strategic
20. objectives and government performance contract;
21. Overseeing operations of Human Resources, Administration and Finance &
22. Accounting departments; and
23. Overseeing the implementation of corporate projects.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 144
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) on recruitment.knqa.go.ke to apply
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