Who We Are

An autonomous road agency, responsible for the management, development, rehabilitation and maintenance of international trunk roads linking centres of international importance and crossing international boundaries or terminating at international ports(Class A road), national trunk roads linking internationally important centres (Class B roads), a...

Director, Corporate Services

Job TypeFull Time

QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA

Experience15 years

LocationNairobi

Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit

Job Description

• Overseeing Finance, HR Management, ICT and Administration activities in the Authority;
• Formulating and developing policies, plans and strategies in the functional areas of Finance, HR Management,ICT and Administration services;
• Developing and maintaining team capability and culture that reflect the values which facilitates performance, professionalism and initiative by staff throughout the Authority;
• Championing value-for-money and model cost-effective measurement techniques for assessing output quality delivered by Finance. ICT, HRM and Administration services;
• Ensuring financial prudence and discipline for Financial Accounting, Planning, treasury management and budgetary controls in compliance with PFM Act 2012 and IPSAS;
• Maintaining financial records and submission of statutory returns and financial statements;
• Liaising with Development Partners and other external parties on all financial matters;
• Preparing of annual budgets and provision of technical support to non- finance line managers during the budget making process;
• Assessing HR requirements for the Authority and preparing human resource plans on how to ensure that the right people are in the right places at the right time;
• Conducting training and development programmes based on training and competence needs assessments; and
• Managing the Authority's compensation and reward policy.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Cumulative period of (15) years’ relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been the grade of Assistant Director and above in a relevant specialization or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines:-Human Resource Management/Development, Public Administration, Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Finance,Economics,Business Management/Administration, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master's degree in any of the following disciplines:- Human Resource Management/ Development, Public Administration, Commerce (Accounting/ Finance Option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration/Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing;
• A valid professional certificate/license from a relevant professional body where applicable;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives, and ability to relate them to management of the corporate services function.

• Overseeing Finance, HR Management, ICT and Administration activities in the Authority;
• Formulating and developing policies, plans and strategies in the functional areas of Finance, HR Management,ICT and Administration services;
• Developing and maintaining team capability and culture that reflect the values which facilitates performance, professionalism and initiative by staff throughout the Authority;
• Championing value-for-money and model cost-effective measurement techniques for assessing output quality delivered by Finance. ICT, HRM and Administration services;
• Ensuring financial prudence and discipline for Financial Accounting, Planning, treasury management and budgetary controls in compliance with PFM Act 2012 and IPSAS;
• Maintaining financial records and submission of statutory returns and financial statements;
• Liaising with Development Partners and other external parties on all financial matters;
• Preparing of annual budgets and provision of technical support to non- finance line managers during the budget making process;
• Assessing HR requirements for the Authority and preparing human resource plans on how to ensure that the right people are in the right places at the right time;
• Conducting training and development programmes based on training and competence needs assessments; and
• Managing the Authority's compensation and reward policy.

• Leadership
• Financial Management
• Human Resource Management
• ICT Management
• Administration
• Policy Development
• Strategic Planning
• Budgetary Control
• Team Management
• Performance Management
• Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
• Financial Prudence
• Statutory Reporting
• Liaison with External Parties
• Training and Development Needs Assessment
• Compensation and Reward Policy Management

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management/Development, Public Administration, Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Finance, Economics, Business Management/Administration, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master's degree in Human Resource Management/ Development, Public Administration, Commerce (Accounting/ Finance Option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration/Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing;
• A valid professional certificate/license from a relevant professional body where applicable;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives, and ability to relate them to management of the corporate services function.