Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) is a professional body for certified public accountants (CPAs) in Kenya. ICPAK is a full member of the International Federation of Accountants and the Pan African Federation of Accounting.

Job Summary:

The job holder will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and implementing ICPAK’s CPD initiatives to ensure that members fulfill their professional development requirements and stay updated with the latest trends, standards, and best practices in the accounting field. The CPD Program Officer shall report to the Manager, Learning and Transformation and perform the following duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities or duties:

• Support in the design, development, and execution of ICPAK’s CPD programs, ensuring that they meet the needs of members, regulatory requirements, and industry trends.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage a variety of CPD events, including workshops, seminars, webinars, conferences, and other learning activities.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, facilitators, and external partners to ensure that CPD content is relevant, timely, and aligned with ICPAK’s professional development goals.
• Support the management of ICPAK’s Learning Management System (LMS) for CPD courses, ensuring that the system is up to date and that content is easily accessible to members.
• Monitor member participation in CPD activities to ensure compliance with ICPAK’s guidelines and the regulations set by relevant professional bodies. Assist in addressing non-compliance issues and ensuring timely reporting.
• Generate and distribute regular CPD progress reports for members, detailing their completed activities and remaining CPD requirements.
• Oversee the issuance of CPD certificates to members who complete accredited programs and ensure that certificates meet ICPAK’s quality and compliance standards.
• Ensure that all CPD documentation, including attendance records, certificates, and event reports, are properly filed and maintained for audit purposes.
• Effectively communicate CPD program details to members, ensuring that they are informed of upcoming events, registration deadlines, and new program offerings through email, social media, and other ICPAK communication channels.
• Collaborate with external partners, including accredited training providers, educational institutions, and professional bodies, to offer members high-quality CPD opportunities.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Key Competencies:

Work Experience:

• 2 years’ relevant experience

Qualifications: Academic & Professional

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Commerce, Business Administration or related field.
• Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies/ Publication
• Progress in CPA course will be an added advantage

Behavioural competencies

• Planning & Organizing skills
• Technological Awareness
• Creativity & Innovativeness (Pro-activeness)
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Respect and concern for others
• Customer focus and Responsiveness
• Time Management skills
• Transparency and Integrity
• Respect for Diversity

• Support in the design, development, and execution of ICPAK’s CPD programs, ensuring that they meet the needs of members, regulatory requirements, and industry trends.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage a variety of CPD events, including workshops, seminars, webinars, conferences, and other learning activities.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, facilitators, and external partners to ensure that CPD content is relevant, timely, and aligned with ICPAK’s professional development goals.
• Support the management of ICPAK’s Learning Management System (LMS) for CPD courses, ensuring that the system is up to date and that content is easily accessible to members.
• Monitor member participation in CPD activities to ensure compliance with ICPAK’s guidelines and the regulations set by relevant professional bodies. Assist in addressing non-compliance issues and ensuring timely reporting.
• Generate and distribute regular CPD progress reports for members, detailing their completed activities and remaining CPD requirements.
• Oversee the issuance of CPD certificates to members who complete accredited programs and ensure that certificates meet ICPAK’s quality and compliance standards.
• Ensure that all CPD documentation, including attendance records, certificates, and event reports, are properly filed and maintained for audit purposes.
• Effectively communicate CPD program details to members, ensuring that they are informed of upcoming events, registration deadlines, and new program offerings through email, social media, and other ICPAK communication channels.
• Collaborate with external partners, including accredited training providers, educational institutions, and professional bodies, to offer members high-quality CPD opportunities.

• Planning & Organizing skills
• Technological Awareness
• Creativity & Innovativeness (Pro-activeness)
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Respect and concern for others
• Customer focus and Responsiveness
• Time Management skills
• Transparency and Integrity
• Respect for Diversity

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Commerce, Business Administration or related field.
• Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies/ Publication
• Progress in CPA course will be an added advantage