Director, Corporate Services at Kenya Maritime Authority

Job Description

Reference

KMA/DCS/8/25/1
Remuneration (Kshs.): Basic salary: 245,500.00 to 449,500.00, House allowance: 70,000.00, Commuter allowance: 24,000.00

Job purpose

Provision of strategic leadership and advice to ensure optimal utilization and management of the Authority’s resources.
Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee all issues regarding the financing of KMA activities and advise the Authority on financial planning strategies and policies;
Develop and implement sound financial management policies and procedures;
Plan and coordinate timely preparation of annual Work Plans and budget estimates for the Authority;
Develop and manage internal controls and compliance;
Participate in developing resource mobilization strategies;
Oversee preparation of the final Annual Statement of Accounts in accordance with accounting standards and procedures;
Overseeing ICT infrastructure and Human capital in the Authority;
Monitor and evaluate funds applications and accountability;
Developing and overseeing the implementation of a dynamic corporate strategy that is able to deliver services and results as envisioned in the strategic plan;
Ensure prudent and optimal utilization of Authority funds and Assets;
Provide up to date, accurate and prompt management accounts and reports to the management and the board;
Providing oversight to the Authority’s human capital affairs, ensuring that the Authority has the right and sufficient human resource to meet its objectives;
Providing oversight for effective records management operations;
Participating in the development and review of the Institution’s strategic plan;
Reviewing the Corporate Services business plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and government performance contract; and
Overseeing operations of Human Resources, Administration and Finance & Accounting departments;
Oversee the implementation of corporate projects .
Person Description

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: –

Bachelor’s Degree in either Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, ICT, planning, Business Administration, Human Resource management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Master’s Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, ICT, planning or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
A Minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience and at least five (5) in a senior management role in the Public Service or Private Sector;
Membership and in good standing of a relevant professional body/Institution;
Strategic leadership course lasting six weeks;
Proficiency in computer applications;

How to Apply
Each application should be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents. Applicants must clearly indicate the reference number for the position applied for and submit via:

Hard copy applications addressed to the Director General, Kenya Maritime Authority.
Email (PDF format, single document) to: jobs24@kma.go.ke
Post to: Chairman, Board of Directors, Kenya Maritime Authority, KMA Towers, Mbaraki Road, P.O. Box 95076 – 80104, Mombasa.