Lake Basin Development Authority is a Regional
Development Authority mandated to spearhead Development within the Lake
Victoria Basin and its catchment regions, with a view of “fostering sustainable
development and empowerment of the communities.”
In view of this and as part of fulfilling our Strategic Plan 2008 - 2012, the following positions are open for application from qualified professionals.
1. Chief Manager Finance, HR and Administration (Re-Advertisement)
Job Description
Reports to the Managing Director and shall be responsible for:-
In view of this and as part of fulfilling our Strategic Plan 2008 - 2012, the following positions are open for application from qualified professionals.
1. Chief Manager Finance, HR and Administration (Re-Advertisement)
Job Description
Reports to the Managing Director and shall be responsible for:-
- Accounting,
Human Resource and Administrative functions
- Internalization
of Results Based Management and performance culture within Finance &
Administration Division
- Preparation
of annual budget in conjunction with other sections, monitoring and
reporting on budget performance and expenditure forecasts.
- Advising
the Managing Director on all matters pertaining to Accounting and HR
Management
- Providing
guidance on the overall Authority policy on Accounting and HRM
- Advising
the Managing Director on administrative guidelines as regards
interpretation and implementation of labour Laws and other HR related
Statutes
- Development
and maintenance of books of accounts and preparation of consolidated financial statements that
are in compliance with Government Accounting procedures.
- Implementing
an effective system of internal control for orderly and efficient conduct
of Authority business including; adherence to HR & accounting
policies, safe guarding of assets, prevention of fraud and errors,
ensuring and maintaining reliable financial data.
- Automation
of HR & accounting functions.
- Implementations
& improvements in accounting and reporting systems along with internal
controls to facilitate accurate and timely reporting
- Organizational
performance management
Qualifications & Experience
- Masters
degree in Business Administration/Management, Human Resource Management or
any other related field from a recognized university and must be a holder
of CPA or CPS (K) or equivalent with at least ten (10) years experience in
senior management position
- Membership
of relevant professional body
- Computer
literacy and knowledge of accounting/ HR package is essential.
2. Manager Legal Affairs
The functions and responsibilities of the post shall entail provision of legal advice/opinion to the Managing Director, the board of directors and management.
Description of Duties
Shall be responsible to the managing Director, on;
The functions and responsibilities of the post shall entail provision of legal advice/opinion to the Managing Director, the board of directors and management.
Description of Duties
Shall be responsible to the managing Director, on;
- Drawing
of organization leases, contracts and all related legal documents.
- Coordinating
of legal prosecution in cases involving the Authority.
- Identifying
and recommending panel of lawyers to provide legal services to the LBDA
when needed.
- Provide
legal advice to the board and management.
- Prosecute
Authority cases.
- Liaising
with external lawyers and provide regular Legal monthly, quarterly and
annual reports
- Performance
management and supervision of legal services department staff
- Perform
any other duties as may be assigned by Management including appointments
in various committees.
Requirements
- Must
be in possession of LLB from recognized university
- Must
be registered as an advocate of High court of Kenya
- CPS
(K) shall be an added advantage
- At
least minimum of 5 years work experience
in similar position
- High
sense of professional ethics. Dependable and action-oriented
3. Manager, Internal Audit (Re-Advertisement)
The functions and responsibilities of this position is to monitor and oversee the implementation of the Authority’s Risk Management Strategies, which include among other things, the provision of independent appraisal of the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control procedures and promoting the continuous improvement of internal controls and governance processes for the efficient and transparent utilization of the resources.
Requirements
Professional Qualifications:
The functions and responsibilities of this position is to monitor and oversee the implementation of the Authority’s Risk Management Strategies, which include among other things, the provision of independent appraisal of the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control procedures and promoting the continuous improvement of internal controls and governance processes for the efficient and transparent utilization of the resources.
Requirements
Professional Qualifications:
- Must
possess a bachelor’s degree in commerce Accounting/Finance option with
relevant post-graduate professional qualifications preferably CPA (K) -
Final or equivalent and proven work experience.
- Candidates
with MBA degree accounting/ Finance option or equivalent and/ or Certified
Information Systems Auditors certificate will have an added advantage.
- Must
be registered with relevant professional body(s).
Relevant Experience & Skills:
- At
least 5 years in Senior Management position, excellent knowledge of the
public service accounting regulations.
- Good
managerial, decision making and supervisory skills.
- High
analytical and problem solving skills.
- Good
interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must
have knowledge of common accounting computer packages.
Personal Attributes:
- •
High level of integrity, honesty and confidentiality, ability to work
under pressure and deliver within deadlines.
- Must
be at least 35 years of age.
4. Manager, Procurement (Re-Advertisement)
The officer will facilitate procurement/purchase of services, materials, parts, supplies and equipment following established statutory procurement policies and procedures, and optimizing price, delivery and terms for the Authority.
Professional Qualifications:
The officer will facilitate procurement/purchase of services, materials, parts, supplies and equipment following established statutory procurement policies and procedures, and optimizing price, delivery and terms for the Authority.
Professional Qualifications:
- Must
possess a Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing & Supplies with proven work
experience and relevant post-graduate professional qualifications. A
Masters Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
- Must
be registered with a relevant professional body.
Relevant Experience & Skills:
- At
least 5 years in Senior Management.
- Excellent
knowledge of the procurement Act & regulations.
- Good
Managerial, decision making and supervisory skills, high analytical and
problem solving skills.
- Good
interpersonal and communication skills. Must be computer literate
Personal Attributes:
- High
level of integrity, honesty and confidentiality.
- Ability
to work under pressure and deliver within deadlines.
The Managing Director
Lake Basin Development Authority,
P.O. Box 1516-40100, Kisumu
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