Job Description
SENIOR OFFICER (GRADE 6) - JOB REF: ICPAK/05/2023
JOB SUMMARY:
Position the Institute as an influential public interest leader in accountability and economic
governance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Lobby on behalf of members on matters that create value to them through;
• Holding consultative meetings with a view to fostering working relationships with the
identified institutions.
• Facilitating selection of suitable candidates for the identified opportunities.
2. Thought Leadership and stakeholder engagement
• Developing position papers on matters of ICPAK’s expertise;
• Representing the Institute in key national forums and events;
• Developing opinion pieces in the local dailies on matters concerning ICPAK, Public
finance, accountability and the economy at large;
• Develop and maintain close working relationships and dialogue with Parliament,
Government Ministries and other Regulatory bodies with a view to enhancing the public
interest role of the Institute.
3. Advise the Minister of Finance on Accountability and governance within the Public Sector
through;
• Developing a memorandum on key governance, accountability and public finance
issues in the country;
• Arrange meetings with the National Treasury and its departments on matters affecting the
Institute;
4. Contribute to development of Kenya’s legislative frame work in areas of our expertise
• Undertake review of money/Finance Bills and other relevant pieces of legislation
• Proactively develop Bills for consideration on core issues affecting accountancy
profession and the economy at large;
• Review for amendment already enacted pieces of legislation
5. Strengthen and promote the global recognition of the ICPAK brand
• Proactively recruit members with the relevant expertise to represent the Institute in the
County, national and International forums and organizations.
6. Contribute to the implementation of devolution in Kenya
• Lobby for appointments of accountants in both the national and county governments;
• Strengthen and build capacity of the institute branches to enable them support operational
excellence at the county;
• Undertake a base line survey on the level of county preparedness to take effectively take
up devolved functions
Person Profile:
Academic and Professional Qualifications
• Bachelor of Public Policy, Analysis, Administration or Economics
• Professional qualifications: Post graduate degree in Public Policy, Tax, Business or
Economics.
• 5 years working experience with at least 4 years in a Public Policy and Research
environment.