Director Corporate Services (KIP 2)
2025-04-23T14:24:42+00:00
Kenya Institute of Primate Research (KIPRE)
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Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Public Administration, and Government
Admin & Office
2025-06-22T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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Director Corporate Services (KIP 2)
VACANCY No. KIP/DCS2/2025:
For appointment to this grade, a Candidate MUST have:
- At least fifteen (15) years relevant work experience five (5) of which have been in a senior management;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Economics, Human Resource Management, Business Management/Administration, Public Administration, ICT, Corporate Communications, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Human Resource Management, ICT, Corporate Communications, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Membership to a professional body and in good standing where applicable;
- Proficiency in Computer Applications.
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the constitution 2010.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
- Mentorship skills
- Problem solving
- Strategic thinking
- Conflict management
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Negotiation skills
- Team building
Duties and responsibilities
- Provide leadership in the development, implementation and review of effective financial, human capital and management services strategies, policies and procedures for the Institute;
- Spearhead the formulation, implementation and review policies, plans and strategies in the functional areas of Finance and Accounting, Human Resource and Administration, Information Communications Technology and Corporate Communication;
- Spearhead the implementation of resource mobilization strategies with other Government Agencies, stakeholders and development partners to enhance corporate services towards achieving the Institute’s Mandate;
- Oversee the development, implementation and review of financial regulations, strategies, internal controls and plans for effective and efficient use of resources in the Institute;
- Provides overall leadership in the integration of corporate plans and programs in accordance with government guidelines, priorities and the Institute’s mandate and objectives;
- Oversee financing of Institute’s programmes and advises on financial planning strategies and policies for sustainable development;
- Provide leadership in the implementation of an effective quality management system (ISO 9001) within the Directorate;
- Spearhead the development, implementation and review of financial and accounting control systems to enable the Institute to achieve its strategic objectives;
- Advise the board and management on strategies for attraction, development and retention of human capital for realization of Institute’s Mandates;
- Oversee Local and International fora on policy matters to influence policy direction on Administration and Financial matters;
- Provides leadership in the operations and administration of the Institute’s Assets for effective, economic and efficient utilizations;
Provide leadership in the development, implementation and review of effective financial, human capital and management services strategies, policies and procedures for the Institute; Spearhead the formulation, implementation and review policies, plans and strategies in the functional areas of Finance and Accounting, Human Resource and Administration, Information Communications Technology and Corporate Communication; Spearhead the implementation of resource mobilization strategies with other Government Agencies, stakeholders and development partners to enhance corporate services towards achieving the Institute’s Mandate; Oversee the development, implementation and review of financial regulations, strategies, internal controls and plans for effective and efficient use of resources in the Institute; Provides overall leadership in the integration of corporate plans and programs in accordance with government guidelines, priorities and the Institute’s mandate and objectives; Oversee financing of Institute’s programmes and advises on financial planning strategies and policies for sustainable development; Provide leadership in the implementation of an effective quality management system (ISO 9001) within the Directorate; Spearhead the development, implementation and review of financial and accounting control systems to enable the Institute to achieve its strategic objectives; Advise the board and management on strategies for attraction, development and retention of human capital for realization of Institute’s Mandates; Oversee Local and International fora on policy matters to influence policy direction on Administration and Financial matters; Provides leadership in the operations and administration of the Institute’s Assets for effective, economic and efficient utilizations;
Leadership skills Communication skills Mentorship skills Problem solving Strategic thinking Conflict management Interpersonal skills Organizational skills Negotiation skills Team building
At least fifteen (15) years relevant work experience five (5) of which have been in a senior management; Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Economics, Human Resource Management, Business Management/Administration, Public Administration, ICT, Corporate Communications, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Human Resource Management, ICT, Corporate Communications, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; Membership to a professional body and in good standing where applicable; Proficiency in Computer Applications. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the constitution 2010.
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Vacancy title:
Director Corporate Services (KIP 2)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Admin & Office]
Jobs at:
Kenya Institute of Primate Research (KIPRE)
Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, June 22 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Director Corporate Services (KIP 2)
VACANCY No. KIP/DCS2/2025:
For appointment to this grade, a Candidate MUST have:
- At least fifteen (15) years relevant work experience five (5) of which have been in a senior management;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Economics, Human Resource Management, Business Management/Administration, Public Administration, ICT, Corporate Communications, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Human Resource Management, ICT, Corporate Communications, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Membership to a professional body and in good standing where applicable;
- Proficiency in Computer Applications.
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the constitution 2010.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
- Mentorship skills
- Problem solving
- Strategic thinking
- Conflict management
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Negotiation skills
- Team building
Duties and responsibilities
- Provide leadership in the development, implementation and review of effective financial, human capital and management services strategies, policies and procedures for the Institute;
- Spearhead the formulation, implementation and review policies, plans and strategies in the functional areas of Finance and Accounting, Human Resource and Administration, Information Communications Technology and Corporate Communication;
- Spearhead the implementation of resource mobilization strategies with other Government Agencies, stakeholders and development partners to enhance corporate services towards achieving the Institute’s Mandate;
- Oversee the development, implementation and review of financial regulations, strategies, internal controls and plans for effective and efficient use of resources in the Institute;
- Provides overall leadership in the integration of corporate plans and programs in accordance with government guidelines, priorities and the Institute’s mandate and objectives;
- Oversee financing of Institute’s programmes and advises on financial planning strategies and policies for sustainable development;
- Provide leadership in the implementation of an effective quality management system (ISO 9001) within the Directorate;
- Spearhead the development, implementation and review of financial and accounting control systems to enable the Institute to achieve its strategic objectives;
- Advise the board and management on strategies for attraction, development and retention of human capital for realization of Institute’s Mandates;
- Oversee Local and International fora on policy matters to influence policy direction on Administration and Financial matters;
- Provides leadership in the operations and administration of the Institute’s Assets for effective, economic and efficient utilizations;
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 180
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested Kenyan Citizens who meet the qualifications may apply enclosing a detailed Resume, certified copy of pays lip, certified copies of academic and professional certificates including testimonials, names and addresses of at least three (3) referees and their telephone contacts and emails. Please note that successful candidates will be required to provide clearances from Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of good Conduct), Credit Reference Bureau and Higher Education Loans Board.
The candidate will be required to produce originals of their Birth Certificate, National Identity Cards, Academic and Professional Certificates and Transcripts during the Interview.
Only Shortlisted and Successful Candidates shall be contacted.
Applications should be addressed to: The Chairman, Board of Directors, Kenya Institute of Primate
Research, P.O. Box 24481- 00502, Nairobi, Kenya.
The application should be placed in a plain envelope clearly indicating the Application Vacancy number on top of the envelope and dropped in the box placed outside the Director General’s Office at Administration Block at Oloolua forest Karen, on or before the close of business on 22nd May, 2025 at 4.30 P.M.
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