Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) is a state corporation established by an Act of Parliament Cap 441 of 1979 of the laws of Kenya. It was established to plan and coordinate the implementation of programmes and projects that transcend administrative boundaries of the districts in North Western part of Kenya.
The Authority seeks to invite applications from suitably qualified individuals for the following positions.
1. Chief Manager/Planning, Research, and Development
2. Chief Manager/Finance
3. Chief Manager/ Human Resource and Administration
4. Chief Manager/Business Development and Investment Promotion
5. Manager, Legal Services
6. Manager, Internal Audit
7. Manager, Corporate Communication
8. Manager, Procurement and Supplies
9. ICT Officer
A) Chief Managers
1. Chief Manager/Planning, Research, and Development
Job description
· Reports to the Managing Director
· Plan, direct and coordinates product research and development activities for the Authority
· Designs, develops, and improves new or existing projects/products and directs the formulation and testing of new products
· Suggest process improvements or other technical improvements to existing products
· Creates and/or develops products relating to defined client needs or internal direction of research efforts
· Reviews professional journals and scientific papers to keep abreast of changes in processing methods, product reformulation and Legal and Regulatory affairs with could impact Authority’s mandate and processes
· Develops monitoring and evaluation frame work for the Authority activities
· Manages planning, research resource within budget and project schedule
· Support of and involvement in Authority policies, procedures, programs and activities
Qualification and experience
· A Bachelor’s degree in economics or related field from a recognized university with 5 years experience in senior management position, three of which must have been hands on in planning and research activities
· A Master’s degree in Economic Planning, Economics & Development Research or Economics will be an added advantage
· Demonstrate clear understanding of the role of Regional development in Kenya’s social economic development and particularly in line with vision 2030
· Must be computer literate with knowledge and experience in data analysis and planning software’s
· Should be above 30 years of age
2. Chief Manager/Finance
Ref: KVDA/2/CM-FIN
Ref: KVDA/2/CM-FIN
Job description
· Reports to the Managing Director
· Develop and maintain books of account and preparation of consolidated financial statements that are in compliance with GAAP
· Proposes and implements improvements in accounting and reporting systems along with internal controls to facilitate accurate and timely reporting
· Responsible for preparing the budget in conjunction with budget holders, monitoring and report on budget performance and reporting on expenditure forecasts
· Supervise on payments and sales revenues and accounting for the same
· Undertakes credit control
Qualification and experience
· Bachelors degree in Commerce (Accounting option), or any other related field from a recognized university
· 5 years experience in senior position
· Should be a CPA (K) or ACCA finalist
· Master’s degree majoring in Accounts is an added advantage
· Computer literacy and knowledge of accounting packages is essential
· Demonstrate high leadership qualities and a team player
· Must be a person of high integrity
· Should be above 30 years of age
3. Chief Manager/ Human Resource and Administration
Ref: KVDA/3/CM-HR & A
Ref: KVDA/3/CM-HR & A
Job description
· Reports to the Managing Director
· Develop and manage a comprehensive Human Resource system including the welfare and pension issues of the Authority
· Development of effective tools to assist in creating an optimal organizational structure and productive work environment (HR guideline materials including hand books, orientation manuals, performance appraisals tools, induction programmes etc)
· Encourage a positive and team-focused working environment by setting standards of good communication and ensure staff behaviour is in line with the organizations core values
· Ensure succession plans are in place for key leadership roles
· Assessment of training needs and development
· Management of a staff training programme should be conversant with labour/industrial relation
Qualification and experience
· A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Commerce, Humanities or other related field from a recognized university
· Must have served in a senior management position for a at least 5 years
· MBA specializing in Human Resource Management will be an added advantage
· Computer literate
· Should be above 30 years of age
4. Chief Manager/Business Development and Investment Promotion
Ref: KVDA/4/CM-BDIP
Ref: KVDA/4/CM-BDIP
Job description
· Reports to the Managing Director
· Identify and develop business opportunities for the Authority’s creative solutions and services
· Prepares the Annual Business Development plan
· Develop and implement strategies for new products and services
· Determine new opportunities by analyzing business needs
· Provide direction, guidance to the department to ensure alignment with the Authority’s strategies
· Pro-actively hunt for target organizations and establish communications with those businesses that can benefit from Authority’s services
· Develop and manage marketing tools and collateral for existing and new clients
· Implement business models so as to create new ventures
· Liaise with donor agencies
· Development of suitable community projects
Qualification and experience
· A Bachelor’s degree in Business administration, international relations, commerce or related discipline from a recognized university
· Must have served for 5 years in a senior management position in related area of specialization
· Master’s degree majoring in strategic management is an added advantage
· Proven ability and experience in resource mobilization, entrepreneurship networking and linkages with development partners organizations
· Team player with good communication skills
· Computer literate
· Should be above 30 years of age
B) Managers
5. Manager, Legal Services
Ref: KVDA/5/M-LS
Ref: KVDA/5/M-LS
Job description
· Reports to the Managing Director
· Preparing legal opinion and advising on general issues that may arise from time to time with respect to activities of the Authority
· Receiving summons, reviewing the relevant files and preparing suitable instructions to external lawyers
· He will be custodian of statutory documents of the Authority
· Monitoring legal events and responding appropriately for purposes of promoting and enhancing the Authority’s interest
· Vetting and drafting legal agreements
· Secretary to the Board of Directors
Qualification and experience
· Bachelors degree in law (LLB) from a recognized university
· A Master degree in relevant field will be an added advantage
· Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with at least three years relevant experience
· Must be a computer literate
· Must be above 30 years of age
6. Manager, Internal Audit
Ref: KVDA/6/M-IA
Ref: KVDA/6/M-IA
Job description
· Reports to the Board on policy issues and to the Managing Director on day to day operations
· Developing and implementing effective risk management, control and governance framework
· Understanding and mitigating the financial, commercial and strategic risks within the Authority
· Leading discussions on internal Audit and Risk recommendations and agreed remedial actions and plans
· Liaising with external auditors in carrying out audits
Qualification and experience
· Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or a degree in a related field from a recognized university
· Accounting qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CPA,(K)) or an equivalent qualification with at least three years’ relevant experience as an Internal Auditor
· MBA is an added advantage
· Computer literate
· Must be above 30 years of age
7. Manager, Corporate Communication
Ref: KVDA/7/M-PR
Ref: KVDA/7/M-PR
Job Description
· Reports to the Managing Director
· Responsible for all Public Communication matters including speech writing and generating material for newsletters, brochures, periodicals and annual reports
· Disseminating information both awareness on the Authority which would activate and create public awareness on Authority plans, strategies as well as achievements
· Manage the commutations both internally and externally
· Plan, develop and implement public relations strategies coordinate social corporate responsibility programmes including corporate partnerships and community based projects
· Monitor, conduct research to find out concerns and expectations of public and stakeholders
Qualification and experience
· Bachelor’s degree in journalism or mass communications from a recognized university
· Post graduate qualification in journalism or public communications with at least three years relevant management experience
· Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage
· Computer literate
· Must be above 30 years of age
8. Manager, Procurement and Supplies
Ref: KVDA/8/M-PS
Ref: KVDA/8/M-PS
Job Description
· Reports to the Managing Director
· Overseeing the procurement processes and procedures to ensure these are in line with the procurement act
· Reviewing the usage and expenditure on large expenditure items with a view of identifying areas of cost reduction and/or service improvement
· Coordinating and supervising the tendering processing including participating in the evaluation of bids for goods and services
· Managing and processing payments (in liaising with the finance department) to all suppliers under contract to ensure compliance and ability to partner with the fund
· Reviewing and presenting evaluation reports to Tender Committee
· Preparation of the Annual Procurement plans inline with Budgetary Allocations
· Secretary to the Tender committee
· Participating in the annual expenditure budgeting process for all shared services and general usage items
· Undertake routine market intelligence surveys on pricing of products and services.
Qualification and experience
· Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management or any other related courses from a recognized university
· Post graduate qualifications in procurement and or supplies management with at least three years relevant experience
· A master degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage
· Must be a member of professional body i.e KISM or CIPS
· Computer literate
· Must be above 30 years of age
9. ICT Officer
Ref: KVDA/9/ICT
Ref: KVDA/9/ICT
Job Description
· Ensure implementation of ICT strategies and introduction/ implementation of new technologies.
· Ensure effective functioning of Hardware and software application.
· Develop office automation to facilitate database and web based management services.
· LAN/WAN Network troubleshooting and administration.
· Develop analysis, design, programming and deployment of Ad-hoc application for the Authority
· Develop regular updates of dynamic website.
· Ensure Network security.
· Ensure regular backups of system resources and user data is in secure repository.
· Providing Help Desk Support
Qualification and experience
· Have a Bachelors degree in Computer Science/Information Technology.
· Skills and hands on experience in configuration of cluster servers.
· 5 years experience in an organization with LAN and WAN infrastructure.
· Experience in troubleshooting and configuration of LAN, Routes, and Access Terminals.
· Good logical and analytical skills of ICT based problem identification and resolution.
· Must be above 30 years of age.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with responsibility of the job and experience of the individual will be offered to the right candidates.
The positions in part (A) and (B) will be on a three (3) years renewable contract and permanent and pensionable terms of service respectively.
Interested candidates should submit their applications with a detailed CV and photocopies of all testimonials, IDs stating their current position, current remuneration level, E-mail, contact address and telephone number and addresses of three referees to reach the undersigned on or before 9th December 2010.
The Managing Director
Kerio Valley Development Authority
P.O Box 2660-30100
Eldoret
Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted, canvassing will lead to disqualification.Kerio Valley Development Authority
P.O Box 2660-30100
Eldoret
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