Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 06, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
JOB REF: HR/6/GMCS

Job Purpose
Provides overall leadership, strategic management and day to day management of financial, Human and ICT resources to drive the corporation’s business goals.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
• Oversee formulation, interpretation and implementation of financial, human resource, administration, corporate communications and information communication technology policies, strategies, and programmes;
• Lead in development and implementation of effective accountability systems, policies and procedures to ensure prudent management of the Corporation financial resources;
• Establish and maintain sound financial, human resource, administrative, ICT and
• Communication procedures in compliance with statutory regulations;
• Initiate the formulation of administrative policies , systems and procedures for the organization;
• Provide guidance and leadership on Finance & Accounting matters, HR, Administration, ICT and Supply Chain Management;
• Manage and Coordinate Financial Services;
• Provide overall leadership in organizational development; Guide recruitment, deployment, remuneration, talent sourcing, employee relations, training and compensation ,staff performance, development and discipline of human resources
• Spearhead the preparation of revenues and expenditure projections;
• Oversee preparation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders as per statutory requirements;
• Guide the development and implementation of strategies, policies and procedures in the department.
• Create linkages with development partners and stakeholders on financial matters both locally & internationally;
• Guide Formulation, interpretation and implementation of human resource management policies, strategies, and programmes;
• Oversee management of assets portfolio to maximize utilization and realize returns;
• Oversee provision of efficient and effective administrative and logistical support services in delivery of the Corporation’s mandate.
• Preside over development of timely annual work plans and budget estimates of the Corporation;
• Guide the preparation and presentation of departmental board papers;
• Oversee development of a Corporate strategy and business continuity management of the Department;
• Steer the implementation of the Corporation’s resolutions on matters affecting the department;
• Create an enabling environment that fosters teamwork and collaboration in the corporate
• Coach and mentor staff in the department
• Oversee preparation and implementation of departmental budget, annual work plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and government performance contract.
• Evaluate staff performance by setting departmental targets, monitoring and undertaking periodic performance appraisal for the team to meet departmental targets.
• Spearhead design, adoption and implementation of technology infrastructure and solutions for enhanced service delivery in line with the corporation’s goals and changing technologies.
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
• Present departmental reports to the Board Finance & Administration committee
• Provide secretariat services to the Board Finance & Administration committee
• Regularly review, analyze performance and take corrective action to achieve targets;
• Supervise the implementation of the corruption prevention plan and strategies.
• Oversee the preparation of Financial statements of accounts in accordance with IFRS
• Develop effective operational policies, procedures, internal controls and systems for identifying, measuring, monitoring and controlling corporation’s operations to drive the implementation of the approved strategy.
• Foster a culture that promotes team capability and reflects the values, which facilitate performance, professionalism and innovation by staff in the corporation.
• Foster effective implementation and compliance with all legislative requirements relating to corporate services.
• Initiate and evaluate approved human resource policies, procedures and processes to ensure they are aligned to corporation’s strategies and inform reviewed decisions
• Provide technical, strategic and policy advice on ICT matters and implementation of various ICT work processes, procedures and other administrative related matters.
• Manage development of appropriate systems and procedures to maximize the safety and security of all staff, units and stakeholders.
• Direct the resolution of public complaints and customer feedback mechanism within the corporation through the Public Complaints Committee and stakeholders

Job Dimensions:
• Financial Responsibility
• Authorize expenditure.
• Spearhead resource mobilization locally, regionally and internationally.
• Provide leadership in development of departmental work plan.
• Oversee Preparation, compiling implementation of departmental budgets and expenditure including Personnel Emolument worth Ksh 80 million in line with existing laws and regulations.
• Oversee collection of revenue from leased property (warehouse rent collection.
• Responsibility for Physical Assets
• All movable and immovable Corporation assets and liabilities including buildings in 8 depots, equipment, furniture, vehicles and records.

Decision Making / Job Influence
• Strategic decisions
• Managerial decisions
• Operational decisions
• Tactical decisions
• Financial decisions

Working Conditions
The job holder works in an office setting at the headquarters (80%) and in the field (20%) with the responsibility of visiting depots spread 8 counties for direction and management.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
• Masters Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Finance, Commerce, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Strategic Management, Supply Chain Management, Communications, Information Communication Technology, Accounting or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
• Membership to relevant professional body where applicable;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results;
• Previous relevant work experience required.
• Have a minimum period ten (10) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at a managerial levels

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
NOTE: Kindly take note of the following revisions to the earlier job advertisement that appeared on the MY GOV Publication dated 5th April, 2022;
• Please note that this job advert closing date has been revised to 25th April, 2022
• The Position of Senior Office Assistant/Messenger has been revised to Grade KNTC 8;
The following Clearances will ONLY be required from successful candidates on offer of job and not at application stage;
• Clearance from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Good Conduct Certificate);
• Clearance from Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission;
• Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate);
• Clearance from Higher Educations Loans Board (HELB);

Interested candidates are hereby called upon to apply in confidence to the address below via Post Office or Hand delivery or via the Email recruitment@kntc.co.ke, latest 25th April, 2022. enclosing cover letter, CV with full details of education background, professional qualifications and relevant experience together with copies of testimonials, academic certificates and National Identity card.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
KENYA NATIONAL TRADING CORPORATION
2ND FLOOR, KNTC COMPLEX
OFF NANYUKI ROAD, INDUSTRIAL AREA
PO. BOX 30587 – 00100
NAIROBI

KNTC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons including the Youth, Women, Persons with Disability and Persons from Minority groups to apply. Only successful candidates shall be contacted for interviews and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
KNTC does NOT charge any fee at any stage of recruitment.

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