Director Corporate Services (Re advertised) at National Gender and Equality Commission - NGEC

TERMS OF SERVICE: 5 YEARS CONTRACT RENEWABLE SUBJECT TO PERFORMANCE

OTHER BENEFITS: Medical Cover, Group Life Insurance and WIBA

REF: NGEC/HR/1/2021

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Served in the grade of Assistant Director either in Human Resource and Administration or Finance and Planning for a minimum period of three (3) years or served in a comparable and relevant position in the public or private sector for a minimum period of twelve (12) years, eight (8) years of which must have been at management level;
• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Economics, Commerce, Business/Public Administration or in any other relevant and comparable qualification from a recognized institution;
• A Master’s degree in Business/Public Administration, Economics, Commerce or any other relevant and comparable qualification from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development course from a recognized institution;
• Membership with a relevant professional body in good standing;
• Demonstrable understanding of national policies, goals and objectives and can relate them to the mandate of the Commission;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Computer skills; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in past work performance and results.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Commission Secretary/CEO for the day-to-day management and administration of the corporate services function of the Commission.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

1. Developing, implementing and interpreting Financial, Human Resource, Administrative, Supply chain Management and ICT policies, procedures, standards, rules and regulations;
2. Overseeing timely preparation of financial statements and accounts;
3. Coordinating the development, production and circulation of institutional publications;
4. Managing human, physical and financial resources of the Commission;
5. Co-coordinating the preparation, publication and periodic review of the Commission’s Strategic Plan;
6. Overseeing development and implementation of policies, standards and guidelines for the provision of administrative services and management; and
7. Ensuring safe custody of the Commission’s assets and records.