Job Summary:
The Director Corporate Services is responsible to the Chief Executive Officerforproviding corporate services support to technical directorates and divisionsbyleading, overseeing and coordinating the functions of Finance and Accounts, Human Resource and Administration, Information and CommunicationsTechnology and Corporate Communications to improve organizational processes, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan, Coordinate, organize and oversee the corporate services functionsincluding the activities of Human Resource and Administration, Informationand Communication Technology, finance and accounts divisions, departments, sections and units;
Oversee the development of policies, plans and strategies in the functional areas of Finance, HR and Administration, Information and CommunicationTechnology services;
Oversee the development and implementation of sound financial management policies and procedures for the Institute;
Foster a team work culture to promote productivity that reflects the valueswhich facilitate performance, professionalism and innovationbystaffthroughout the Institute;
Coordinate the Institute’s Management Information Systems and security;
Coordinate the development of technological infrastructure in line withtheInstitute’s service provision demands and goals;
Provide technical, strategic and policy advice on ICT mattersandimplementation of various ICT work processes, procedures andotheradministrative related matters;
Oversee management and coordination of all outsourcedprofessional/contractual services;
Coordinate the provision of security services
Spearhead the development of resource mobilization strategies for theInstitute;
Coordinate the Monitoring and evaluation of the Institute Projectsandprograms;
Oversee human capital management and development to ensure that theInstitute has the right and sufficient human resource to meet its objectives;
Coordinate the development of the Directorate’s Services business plansinline with the overall strategic objectives and performance contracts; andxiv. Provide mentorship, coaching and training programs to the Institute’s staff;
Oversee performance management in the Directorate;
Ensure alignment of policies, strategies and programmes of the CorporateServices function to the overall organizational strategies and objectives; andxvii. Work closely with the various divisional heads to Implement strategies, policies and plans;
Monitor compliance with all legislative requirements relating to corporateservices;
Facilitate the HR and Administration Division with recruitment of staff;
Provide support to the development and implementation of internal control systems for the corporate services directorate;
Help the Institute establish a records management systemfor effectoperation;
Provide guidance in the preparation and submission Directorate’s reports;
Help promote a working culture among the corporate services staff;
Help identify and address opportunities and challenges withintheDirectorate;
Help to build alliances and partnership between staff and other managementteam; and
Set performance target for the directorate and appraise staff performance
PERSONS SPECIFICATIONS
For a candidate to be appointed to this position, they must have;
A Minimum of twelve (12) years relevant work experience and at least four(4) in a senior management role in the Public Service or Private Sector;
Master’s Degree in any of the following; Public Administration, BusinessAdministration, Human Resource Management, Public Communicationsor any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; andiii. Bachelor’s Degree in either Public Administration, BusinessAdministration, Human Resource Management, Public Communicationsor any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks froma recognizedinstitution.
Registered with the respective professional body and in good standing.
Shown Merit and ability as reflected in work performance and resultsvii. Proficiency in computer applications.
Ability to work with and supervise multigenerational staff; and
Fulfil the requirements of Chapter S ix of the Constitution.
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Use the emails(s) below to apply Qualified and interested candidates may apply online indicating the jobtitleand the reference number, addressing their application letter to:The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Institute of Supplies Management, KISM Tower 12th Floor, Ngong Road
P. O Box 30400-00100, NairobiCandidates must attach scanned copies of their CV with full detailsofeducational background, professional qualifications and copies of allrelevant documents/testimonials. Candidates who are subsequently invitedto attend formal interviews must produce originals of all the scanneddocuments during the interview. Applications MUST be submitted online via email so as to reach the Institute onor before midnight (11:59pm) on Monday 10th January, 2024. All applicants MUST submit a filled KISM job application form. The formcanbeaccessed through the link: https://forms.gle/2ceXc6q62un34A4E9
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