Job Description
JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR STRATEGY, RESEARCH AND COMPLIANCE
REPORTING TO: COMMISSION SECRETARY/CEO
DEPARTMENT: STRATEGY, RESEARCH AND COMPLIANCE
JOB GRADE: CAJ 2
NO. OF POSTS: 1
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 4 YEAR CONTRACT
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Director, Strategy, Research and Compliance will be responsible for developing and
implementing the Commissions’ strategy, providing leadership in conducting research on
matters on Administrative Justice and Access to Information, monitoring compliance of
public agencies with the Commission’s mandate and providing a framework for
monitoring the Commission’s compliance with other legal and statutory obligations.
Specific duties and responsibilities will entail: -
(i) Coordinate the development, monitoring and evaluation of policies,
procedures, systems and programmes of the Commission;
(ii) Coordinate the development and implementation of the Commission’s
strategic plan and performance contracting obligations;
(iii) Oversee the development and implementation of best practices, policies,
procedures and systems for research on matters of administrative justice
and access to information;
(iv) Carry out research on cases relating to administrative justice and access to
information;
(v) Coordinate research on systemic issues and recommending remedial
measures and proactive action;
(vi) Develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation framework for
reporting on compliance with the Commission’s strategic plan, annual work
plans, budget and other statutory obligations
(vii) Coordinate preparation of statutory reports for the Commission and ensure
timely submission of the reports as per the legally provided time frames
(viii) Establish a modern Resource Centre that is a one stop shop for information
on administrative justice, access to information and other related issues on
governance.
(ix) Monitor and evaluate the status of the various complaints on
maladministration and access to information;
(x) Supervise staff in the department and promote a performance-oriented
culture
(xi) Coordinate all the planning activities of the Commission.
(xii) Any Other Duties as may be assigned from time to time.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: -
(i) Have relevant experience of eight (8) years in a managerial position
(ii) Have Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: Economics,
Mathematics & Computers, Statistics, Commerce or any other equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
(iii) Have Masters degree in any of the following fields: Economics,
Mathematics & Computers, Statistics, Commerce, Strategic Management
or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(i) Have a certificate in Governance and/or Strategic
Leadership/Management from a recognized institution;
(iv) Be a member of professional body where applicable and in good standing;
(v) Be proficient in computer application skills;
(vi) Have demonstrated high professional competence and managerial
capability;
(vii) Have good leadership, organisational, interpersonal relations and people
management skills;
(viii) Have thorough understanding of national goals, policies and ability to
relate them to strategy, research and compliance; and
(ix) Meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution on Leadership
and Integrity.
CLEARANCE/COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES
Applicants should attach copies of clearance and/or compliance certificates from:
- Kenya Revenue Authority
- Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission
- Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID)
- A credit reference bureau
- Higher Education Loans Board
The Closing date is on 14th February, 2022 at 4.30pm