Career Opportunities at Nairobi International Financial Centre

Job Purpose

• subject to the directions of the Board, be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Authority.

Job Specifications

• Serve as the Accounting officer
• Implement the provisions of the Act through the guidance of the board
• Facilitate the preparation and implementation of the Authority’s strategic and annual work plans;
• Oversee the implementation of the Authority’s policies and plans governing the Authority in liaison with the Board and other relevant authorities;
• Comply with the provisions of the Public Procurement & Disposal Act and Regulations;
• Report on the status of compliance with relevant international financial obligations to which Kenya is a party;
• Foster conducive corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good governance in line with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Provide leadership to staff and create a corporate environment that attracts, retains and motivates employees to perform
• Provide leadership in the development of the Authority’s programs; assure quality program and organizational stability through development and implementation of standards, controls, systems and procedures; and regular evaluation and performance management system;
• Develop and oversee efficient and effective strategies for recruitment, selection, retention and evaluation of staff;
• Promote values and principles as spelt out in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 in the operations of the Authority;
• Leverage on ICT for efficient service delivery;
• Leverage on communication in promotion of the Authority’s Mandate;
• Provide the Strategic Direction of the Authority;
• Serve as the spokesperson of the Authority; and
• Be responsible for stakeholder management and the enhancement of the corporate image of the Authority.

Person Specifications

• Masters Degree from a recognized Institution or any other equivalent qualification;
• Bachelors Degree or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Have knowledge and experience of not less than fifteen (15) years of relevant work, with at least ten (10) years served in a managerial/leadership role;
• Be a member of a recognized professional body where applicable and in good standing;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
• Experience in Strategic Leadership Development and/or Corporate Governance;
• Have a thorough understanding of public sector policy and reforms, corporate planning and relevant legislations;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Skills & competencies

• Broad knowledge of corporate governance, Public Finance Management, Procurement, labour laws and current industry related issues and trends at national, regional, and international levels;
• Skills in people management and administration;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills;
• High level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including ability to build alliances and collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Strategic and innovative thinking;
• Ability to mobilize resources;
• Strong leadership skills; and
• Negotiation skills.
• Remuneration
• Basic salary between Kshs. 420,000 to 620,000 per month

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Job Purpose

• The Job shall be responsible for the planning, directing and executing human resources strategies, policies and programmes.

Job Specifications

• Providing guidance in the development, interpretation, implementation and review of human resource management and administration policies, standards and guidelines;
• Ensuring implementation of Terms and Conditions of service for the Authority; coordinating organizational development and job reviews;
• Managing staff recruitment, promotion, discipline and capacity building; developing, reviewing and coordinating implementation of welfare and other incentive schemes for the Authority;
• Monitoring the implementation of performance management systems; analysing the staffing levels in the Authority and recommending proposals for succession planning and proper deployment;
• Coordinating the development and implementation of grievance handling mechanisms;
• Initiating best practices in the management of human resource function; Championing change management programmes in the Authority;
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of training and development programmes; and
• Leading the Authority in formulating and implementing efficient Performance Management Systems.

Person Specifications

• A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience and at least five (5) years in a senior management role in comparable and relevant position;
• Have a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Have a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Administration, Business Administration, qualifications or equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
• Attended a Management Course or its equivalent lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
• Membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated results in work performance;
• Good communication skills,
• Meet the provision of Chapter Six of Constitution.

Key competencies and skills

• Strategic and analytical skills
• Leadership and planning skills
• Proficiency in writing, communication, and reporting skills
• managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
• Mentoring and coaching skills;
• Interpersonal skills; and
• Team player

Remuneration
Basic salary between Kshs. 231,100 to 337,300 per month

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Job Purpose

• Assist the Authority to achieve its strategic goals through implementation of efficient and effective systems of acquisition of goods, works and services, as well as disposal of assets.

Job Specifications

• Developing and coordinating the preparation of annual procurement and disposal plans and their implementation;
• Coordinating procurement and disposal activities in the Authority;
• Preparing contract documents for goods, works and services;
• Custodian of contract documents;
• Liaising with the user department to ensure effective implementation of contracts for goods, works and services;
• Providing secretariat to committees’ incidental to procurement of goods and services, and disposal of assets;
• Coordinating disposal of assets activities;
• Providing professional advice on procurement of goods, works and services and disposal of assets;
• Preparing statutory reports to PPRA; and
• Reviewing procurement needs of the Authority.

Requirements for Appointment

• Have ten (10) years relevant work experience in public or private institution five (5) of which should have been in a management role;
• Have Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Procurement and Supplies Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, logistics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have Diploma in Supplies Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of professional body either KISM or CIPS in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Have a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Have Demonstrated results in work performance; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key competencies and skills

• Strong analytical skills;
• Communication skills;
• Strategic and innovative thinking;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to mobilize resources; and
• Negotiation skills.

Remuneration
Basic salary between Kshs. 231,100 to 337,300 per month