Job Description
DIRECTOR, CORPORATE SERVICES
KNQA GRADE 2 -ONE (1) POST. REF. NO. KNQA/NO.2/2021
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -
i. A Minimum of twelve (12) years relevant work experience and at least ten (10) in a
senior management role in the Public Service or Private Sector;
ii. Bachelor’s Degree (KNQF Level 7 or equivalent) in either Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, ICT, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Human Resource or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iii. Master’s Degree (KNQF Level 9) in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Human Resource or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iv. Membership and in good standing of a relevant professional body/Institution;
v. Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
vi. Proficiency in computer applications; and
Key Duties and Responsibilities;
i. Overseeing all issues regarding the financing of KNQA activities and advise the
Salary Scale Kshs 158,435 - Kshs 243,982 pm
Leave Entitlement 30 days per financial year
Terms of Service Five (5) years Contract renewable once subject to
satisfactory performance
Authority on financial planning strategies and policies;
ii. Developing and implementing sound financial management policies and procedures;
iii. Plan and coordinate timely preparation of annual Work Plans and budget estimates for
the Authority;
iv. Developing and managing internal controls and compliance;
v. Participating in developing resource mobilization strategies;
vi. Overseeing preparation of the final Annual Statement of Accounts in accordance with
accounting standards and procedures;
vii. Developing and overseeing the implementation of a dynamic corporate strategy that is able to deliver services and results as envisioned in the strategic plan;
viii. Ensuring prudent and optimal utilization of Authority funds and Assets;
ix. Providing up to date, accurate and prompt management accounts and reports to the
management and the Council;
x. Providing oversight to the Authority’s human capital affairs, ensuring that the Authority
has the right and sufficient human resource to meet its objectives;
xi. Providing oversight for effective records management operations;
xii. Participating in the development and review of the Institution’s strategic plan;
xiii. Reviewing the Corporate Services business plans in line with the overall strategic
objectives and government performance contract;
xiv. Overseeing operations of Human Resources, Administration and Finance &
Accounting departments; and
xv. Overseeing the implementation of corporate projects.
Key Competencies and skills
i. Analytical skills;
ii. Creative and innovative thinking;
iii. Mobilization skills;
iv. Interpersonal skills;
v. Leadership skills;
vi. Negotiation skills;
vii. Ability to networking and building linkages;
viii. Conversant with PFM Act