Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 17, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About the Commission The EACC is a public body established under Section 3 (1) of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Act, 2011. As per Section 4 of the Act: The Commission shall consist of a chairperson and two other members appointed according to the provisions of the Constitution and this Act. Section 16 (1) of the Act states that: The Commission shall, through an open, competitive and transparent process, and with the approval of the National Assembly, appoint a suitably qualified person to be the Secretary of the Commission.
NATIONAL INTEGRITY ACADEMY
Deputy Director, National Integrity Academy (1 POST), JOB GRADE - EACC “4”, REF: EACC/NIAca/DD/33
Reporting to the Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer and serving as head of the National Integrity Academy, the job holder is responsible for providing strategic leadership to the National Integrity Academy in relation to:
• The overall design, development and implementation of all Academy programmes;
• Management and operationalization of the Academy;
• Compliance with the requisite legal standards and practices applicable to the Academy and its operations;
• Establishment and management of partnerships, networks, collaborations and linkages locally, regionally and internationally;
• Identification and mobilisation of resources for the operations of the Academy. .

Duties and Responsibilities
• Leading the development and implementation of the Academy Strategic Plan;
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Academy;
• Coordinating the administrative functions of the Academy;
• Coordinating training and capacity building programmes;
• Coordinating the design, development and implementation of the Academy curriculum including face to face and online programmes;
• Providing leadership in resource mobilisation for the implementation of the programmes of the Academy;
• Ensuring the Academy’s compliance with the laws governing training institutions in the country;
• Providing leadership in the preparation of the work plans and budget of the Academy;
• Providing leadership in the preparation of Academy reports on the timely reporting of activities undertaken;
• Establishing procedures for evaluation and selection of Academy faculty, equipment and training materials;
• Entering into contracts and arrangements on behalf of the Academy and negotiating international agreements for consideration by the Board and approval by the Assembly;
• Ensuring accreditation of the academy programmes.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
• Minimum of fourteen (14) years’ relevant professional experience in a training institution, at least five (5) of which should have been at the level of a Senior Assistant Director or its equivalent position
• Master’s Degree in Education, Governance & Ethics, Law, HR, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or its equivalent from a recognised university
• Bachelor’s degree in Education
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum Grade C+ or equivalent from a recognised institution
• Membership to recognised professional body and be in good standing
• Experience in running a reputable training institution
• Experience in research and consultancy
• Strategic Leadership Development Programme
• Proven experience in resource mobilisation and prudently manage and account for resources
• Have knowledge and clear understanding of Education and training sector
• Demonstrated integrity and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results

Other Requirements
• A doctorate degree will be an added advantage
• Publication in refereed journal and/ or book chapters will be an added advantage

In addition, the candidate must possess the following core competencies:
• Demonstrated integrity and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results;
• Leadership skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Negotiation skills;
• Ability to build and lead cohesive teams;
• Problem solving skills.

Important Notice:
In addition to the qualifications set above applicants must further obtain clearances from the following:
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Registration and good standing in relevant Professional Bodies

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Interested candidates who meet the set criteria should complete EACC Form 1 online from https://jobs.integrity.go.ke and attach copies of ID, CV, academic/ professional certificates (certified by the issuing institution), clearances and testimonials.
All applications must be made online and will be acknowledged via an email. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
To be considered applications should be received not later than Tuesday, 29th December, 2020 at 5.00pm.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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