Job Description
S/NO REF POSITION JOB GRADE NO. OF
POSITIONS
1. Ref: NRFV/1/2024 DEPUTY DIRECTOR,
CORPORATE SERVICES
NRF 2 ONE(I) POST
Reports to the CEO, the Deputy Director Corporate Services will oversee the
management of the Finance and Accounts, Human Resource and Administration,
Information and Communication Technology and Corporate Communication
functions of the Fund.
(a)Terms of service:5-year contract renewable subject to performance and includes:
i. Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 183,570p.m – Kshs. 256,566 p.m.
ii. House Allowance: Kshs. 60,000 p.m.
iii. Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 20,000 p.m.
iv. Leave allowance: Kshs 10, 000 per annum
v. Annual leave: 30 working days per leave year.
vi. Medical: As per the current NRF medical insurance cover
(b) Duties and Responsibilities:
i. Provide strategic leadership in the implementation of sound corporate
management policies and strategies in the functional areas of Finance, Human
Resource Management, Administration, ICT, and Corporate Communications;
ii. Oversee Finance and Accounting functions for the Fund, s including budgeting,
asset management, cash flow management, variance and accounts analysis,
reporting and regular updates in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, financial policies and procedures;
iii. Provide in coordinating the development and implementation of the vision,
mission and strategic plan of the Fund;
iv. Assist the CEO in the implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of
Fund Strategic Plan in a timely manner to ensure the alignment of the Vision;
v. Assist the CEO in coordinating donor funded projects in compliance with the
donor requirements and the government’s policies and laws;
vi. Oversee the Human Resources Management and Development processes, and
Administration processes in line with policies and laws;
vii. Coordinating and overseeing the preparation of respective board papers for
Board committees;
viii. Assist the CEO in the implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of
Fund Strategic Plan in a timely manner to ensure the alignment of the Vision.
ix. Spearhead the Fund resource mobilization efforts including submission of grant
proposals;
x. Participate in multi-disciplinary teams charged with developing appropriate
policies, strategies and development programmes at National and County
governments;
xi. Manage and provide prompt update on the external audit process for the Fund
in partnership with the office of the Auditor General and any other project audit
pertaining to funds from donors and partners, as may be deemed necessary by
the CEO;
xii. Provide guidance to departments and sections on the preparation of budgets
in accordance with developed work plans and ensure that
departmental/directorate budgets are approved and captured in the final Fund
budget;
xiii. Lead in conducting targeted research to inform policy formulation and decision
making as pertain to functional areas;
xiv. Oversee the development and implementation of the annual work plans,
budget, performance contract targets, staff performance appraisal targets;
xv. Provide leadership in the development and implementation of ICT Policy and
Strategy in order to properly guide towards optimal utilization of ICT Resource;
xvi. Responsible for the implementation of the board resolutions on matters affecting
under his or her oversite role;
xvii. Coordinating the development of the Fund’s Corporate Communication
Strategy and oversee its implementation;
(c)Job Requirements /Specification
i. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields Commerce, Business
Management, Human Resource, Finance, Economics, Mass communication,
Public Administration or related field from a recognized institution;
ii. Master’s degree in any of the following field Commerce, Business Management,
Human Resource, Finance, Economics, Mass communication, public relations or
related discipline;
iii. Doctorate degree in Commerce, Business Management, Human Resource,
Finance, Economics, Mass communication, Public Relations or related discipline
will be an added advantage.
iv. At least Twelve (12) years work experience in Resource Mobilization and
partnership development in Public Service or Private Sector, five (5) of which
must be in a Senior Management position.
v. Membership to a professional and accredited body related Commerce,
Business Management, Human Resource, Finance, Economics, Mass
communication, Public Relations in good standing;
vi. A Leadership Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution.
vii. Proficiency in computer applications;
viii. Must be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing