Our client, the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) was formed
by an Act of Parliament to promote and safeguard competition in the national
economy and to protect consumers from unfair and misleading market
conduct.
Director General
Job Ref. MN5530
Job Profile
- Manage
the development and implementation of strategic and business plans for the
Authority.
- Define
performance measures to evaluate the success of the strategies.
- Monitor
and evaluate the success of strategies.
- Manage
and review all monthly and quarterly reports.
- Oversee
compliance with statutory requirements, systems and processes for
efficient functioning of the Authority.
- Participate
in Full Board meetings and requisite Board Committees.
- Participate
in the development, implementation and periodic review of the strategic
direction of the Authority.
- Prepare
timely and detailed reports to enable effective decision making in Board
meetings.
- Chair
all Executive and Management Committee meeting of the Authority.
- Ensure
implementation and attainment of the targets set in the Authority’s
Performance Contract.
- Manage
the conclusion of performance contracts with the senior staff of the
Authority and manage their performance and also ensure cascading of the
same.
- Conduct
performance appraisals and leave approvals relating to senior staff.
- Provide
guidance, coaching and mentorship to ensure personal development of the
Authority’s staff.
- Oversee
the recruitment and selection of the Authority’s staff.
- Develop
strategies and advise the Board to facilitate staff retention and
succession management.
- Conduct
regular feedback and status meetings with the Board, staff and
stakeholders.
- Ensure
efficient and effective budget planning and implementation.
- Lead
resource mobilization activities aimed at supporting implementation of the
Authority’s activities.
- Ensure
measures and processes are in place to minimize budget leakages /
pilferage.
- Ensure
development of measures to support optimal absorption of the allocated
budget.
- Review
and advise the Board members regarding all grants sources and the proposed
activities to be funded.
Person Profile
- Bachelors
degree in economics and / or law and a postgraduate degree in a relevant
area.
- At
least twelve (12) years overall working experience. Ten (10) years
experience in competition regulation matters and five (5) of which must
have been at senior management level.
- Experience
in Public Sector environment will be an added advantage.
- Experience
and knowledge of issues in competition regulation and also trade related
matters in Kenya, EAC, COMESA and WTO.
- Knowledge
and experience in formulation and implementation of existing public
policies.
- Experience
with and interacting with the development partners, private sector,
universities and research bodies.
- Strategic
thinker with great ability to contextualize scenarios and also a
collegiate decision maker with strong communication, written and verbal
skills.
Head of Human Resource
Job Ref. MN 5531
Job Ref. MN 5531
Job Profile
- Provide
advice and assistance to supervisors on staff recruitment.
- Prepare
notices and advertisements for vacant staff positions.
- Schedule
and organize interviews.
- Participate
in applicants interviews.
- Conduct
reference checks on possible candidates.
- Prepare,
develop and implement procedures and policies on staff recruitment.
- Conduct
exit interviews.
- Develop
and implement human resources plan and personnel management policies and
procedures.
- Promote
workplace safety.
- Provide
advice and assistant to staff and management on pay and benefits systems.
- Organize
the transitional provisions of employee compensation, pay and benefits
when positions are transferred or new positions are funded through
contribution agreements and other special funding arrangements.
- Monitor
daily attendance in conjunction with the relevant supervisor.
- Investigate
and understand causes for staff absenteeism.
- Recommend
solutions to resolve chronic attendance difficulties.
- Provide
basic counseling to staff who have performed related obstacles.
- Provide
advice and recommendations on disciplinary actions.
- Monitor
scheduled absences such as annual leaves or travel and coordinate actions
in conjunction with the relevant supervisor to ensure the staff absence
has been adequately covered off to ensure continuity of services.
- Inform
affected staff of unexpected absences from work and coordinate actions
ensuring the continuity of services.
- Ensure
that accurate job descriptions are in place.
- Provide
advice and assistance with writing job descriptions.
- Provide
advice and assistance when conducting staff performance evaluations.
- Identify
training and development opportunities.
- Organize
staff training sessions, workshops and activities.
- Process
employee requests for outside training while complying with policies and
procedures.
- Provide
basic counseling to staff who have performance related obstacles.
- Provide
advice and assistance in developing human resource plans.
- Provide
staff orientation.
- Access
funding for training and write proposals.
- Participate
and contribute to the tasks of the Authority Members Committees, if
required by the Director General.
- Manage
the conclusion of performance contracts within the unit and manage their
performance.
- Conduct
performance appraisals leave approvals and other managerial duties.
- Provide
guidance, watching and mentorship to ensure personal development of HRM
unit.
- Conduct
regular feedback and meeting with the unit staff.
Person Profile
- A
Bachelors degree from a recognized university, postgraduate qualification
in Human Resource Management and membership of a professional body.
- At
least 10 years working experience 6 of which must be at a Senior Human
Resource Management level.
- Experience
across HR disciplines, including employment, benefits, compensation,
employee relations, training and development, counseling and conflict
resolution.
- Experience
in preparation and implementation of Human Resource Policies.
- A
good understanding and knowledge of Kenya Labour Laws and any other
relevant legislation.
- Strategic
thinker with strong supervisory and team building, communication and
interpersonal skills.
- Ability
to exercise sound judgment, good organizational skills, proven leadership
qualities / abilities and time management skills.
Head of Finance
Job Ref. MN 5532
Job Ref. MN 5532
Job Profile
- Provide
full financial accounting services for the Authority including control and
maintenance of all ledgers and cash books.
- Provide
a comprehensive efficient banking service ensuring robust internal
controls and up to date systems.
- Oversee
completion of all statutory accounts including liaison with the auditors
and annual returns to the Auditor General.
- Timely
preparation of monthly management accounts.
- Quarterly
forecasting to provide a full year forecast for the current year and one
year ahead.
- Lead
the annual budget process building on the forecasting.
- Work
with the relevant managers on efficiency and bench marking issues.
- Lead
on taxation matters in close liaison with the Procurement Manager and the
Human Resources Manager.
- Lead
and manage both the financial and management accounting teams ensuring
staff are developed and communication is open and clear.
- Contribute
to the Authority’s Corporate Plan in providing and delivering own
departmental action plans and supporting other action plans where
required.
- Manage
the risk profile in the department to identify and minimize operational
risks.
Person Profile
- A
Bachelors degree from a recognized university,
- CPA
(K) holder or its equivalent
- At
least 8 years post professional qualification working experience, 5 of
which must be at senior management level.
- Experience
in public sector environment will be an added advantage.
- Experience
in performing highly complex accounting work according to accepted
accounting principles, preparing clear and concise financial reports and
monitoring expenditures.
- Experience
in developing internal control systems.
- A
person of high integrity with ability to understand, follow and confer
written and oral instructions.
- Knowledge
and understanding of support service structure and relevant legislation
e.g. PFMA, Public Procurement and Disposal Act.
- Ability
to work with at least one accounting package.
Applicants should include two relevant referees with email and
telephone contacts.
Send your application in strict confidence by email only to:
recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com so as to reach us by 12 November 2012.
Indicate
your current salary and benefits package.