Ref. PC/PCO/08/2022

The officer shall report to the Director, Research, Planning and Compliance, the successful candidate will be assisting the Director, Research, Planning and Compliance in coordinating the Commission’s Risk Management Framework, the establishment of standards, systems and procedures for quality assurance; and the business continuity management processes.

Other key responsibilities include: -

• Initiating the development of Quality Management System (QMS) policies and procedures;
• Coordinating the implementation of the Risk Management Policy in the Commission activities;
• Managing the risk assessment process;
• Providing guidance to the risk champions in the execution of their risk management roles;
• Ensuring that risks are promptly and accurately identified, assessed, responded to, reported on, and monitored;
• Reviewing reports from the risk champions regarding the nature and extent of risks in their business activities;
• Advising on the status of items in the risk register;
• Coordinating the implementation of risk and quality assurance standards
• Reviewing the implementation and efficiency of QMS standards
• Preparing reports and communicating outcomes of quality activities;
• Managing internal quality audits and other QMS activities.
• Coordinating the collection, compilation and analysis of data to identify areas for improvement in the quality Management system;
• Identifying training needs and organize training interventions to meet quality standards;
• Coordinating and supporting on-site quality audits conducted by external providers and evaluating audit findings and implementing appropriate corrective actions; and
• Ensuring compliance with quality Management systems and regulatory requirements.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy; Statistics, Mathematics; Strategic Management, Public Administration, Project planning and Management, Information Science/Library Science/knowledgeManagement or related disciplines;
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Policy; Statistics, Mathematics; Strategic Management, Public Administration, Project planning and Management, Information Science/Library Science/knowledge
• Management or related disciplines;
• Be a Certified risk management professional or certified QMS professional;
• Be a member of a relevant professional body where applicable;
• Have a certificate in Management Course or its equivalent lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
• Have eight (8) years relevant work experience with at least three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory role;
• Demonstrate competence in work performance;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

TERMS OF SERVICE AND REMUNERATION

The appointment will be on permanent terms of employment. An attractive remunerative package, commensurate with qualifications, experience & responsibilities and in line with Government guidelines will be offered to the successful candidate

Ref. PC/DTS/08/2022)

Reporting to the Executive Director/CEO, the successful candidate will be responsible for the management and implementation of Privatization proposals in accordance with the Privatization programme and assisting the Executive Director/CEO in leading Privatization transactions. 

Other key responsibilities include: -

• Advising management on all issues relating to transaction;
• Ensuring all policies and strategies relating to transaction are in place and complied with;
• Development of detailed proposals on privatization;
• Advising on all Competencies and skills necessary for making and implementing specific proposals for privatization;
• Overseeing the development of Terms of Reference for the Request for Proposal for provision of consultancy services;
• Advising on estimated costs of implementing the proposed privatization;
• Ensure development of specific privatization proposal for consideration by the Privatization Steering Committee;
• Ensure Drafting of Cabinet Memorandum on privatization proposals for submission to the Cabinet Secretary, The National Treasury and Planning;
• Approval of work plans for proposed privatizations;
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws in carrying out the proposed privatization and identification of written laws that may need to be repealed, amended or enacted as necessary;
• Advise on how Kenyans are to be encouraged to participate in the transaction;
• Oversee the preparation of the draft Sessional Papers to submit privatization proposals approved by the Cabinet to the National Assembly;
• Convene relevant Stakeholder consultation and workshops;
• Provide Secretariat services to the Technical and steering committees;
• Ensuring the departmental targets, work plans and budget are approved;
• Ensure appraisal of the directorate staff; and
• Mentor and coach staff in the directorate.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Master’s Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Finance, Accounting, Economics, Strategic Management, Actuarial Science, Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• CPA (K), CFA or equivalent professional qualification and membership of relevant professional bodies;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
• At least twelve (12) years’ work experience, five (5) of which must be in senior management;
• Demonstrated results in work performance;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

TERMS OF SERVICE AND REMUNERATION

The Director, Corporate Services shall serve the Commission for a term of five (5) years renewable once subject to satisfactory performance. An attractive remunerative package, commensurate with qualifications, experience and responsibilities and in line with Government guidelines will be offered to the successful candidate.