Responsible to the CEO for the overall management and administration of the Corporate Services Directorate. Successful applicant will be hired on a five-year contract terms renewable on mutual agreement and subject to meeting set performance targets

Job Responsibilities

• Developing and overseeing the implementation of a dynamic corporate strategy that is able to deliver exemplary services and results as envisioned in the strategic plan;
• Developing the Placement Service’s budget and continuously monitor and evaluate its implementation;
• Giving oversight to the Placement Service financial affairs and advise the Placement Service on financial planning strategies and policies;
• Ensuring effective and efficient management of the Placement Service’s Resources including Finances and Assets;
• Ensuring the provision of meaningful, accurate and prompt management accounts and reports to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board;
• Negotiating with banks and donors for appropriate support;
• Giving oversight to the Placement Service’s human capital affairs, ensuring that the Placement Service has the right and sufficient human resource to meet its objectives; (viii) Ensuring that current and future space and other facility needs are provided for;
• Providing oversight for effective records management operations;
• Overseeing performance management system in the Placement Service;
• Participating in the development and review of the Institution’s strategic plan;
• Ensuring compliance with labour laws, public, Public Financial Management Act, IPSAS and IFRS and ISO Standards;
• Reviewing the Corporate Services business plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and government performance contract; and
• Overseeing operations of HRM, Administration, ICT and Finance & Accounting departments.

Minimum Job Qualification

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

• Have a minimum period twelve (12) years relevant work experience and at least five (5) years in a management position in the Public Service or in the Private Sector;
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields:- Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have a Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have professional qualification and membership to a relevant professional body;
• Leadership Course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity. Applicants should have clearance certificates from the following bodies:
  • Kenya Revenue Authority;
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
  • Higher Educations Loans Board;
  • A licensed Credit Reference Bureau;
  • Directorate of Criminal Investigations