National Biosafety Authority (NBA)
was established through the provisions of the Biosafety Act, No. 2, 2009 to
exercise supervision and control over the development, transfer, handling and
use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) with a view to ensuring safety to
human and animal health as well as the provision of adequate level of
protection to the environment.
The National Biosafety Authority wishes to invite applications from qualified
and competent persons for the following post:Job Title: Director, Finance and Administration
Location: Headquarters-
Nairobi
Division: Finance and Administration
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Terms of Service: 3 years contract renewable once subject to
satisfactory performance.
Overall purpose of the job: The Head of Finance, Human Resources and
Administration will be responsible for managing financial and human resources
for the organization to effectively execute its mandate.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Advising the Board of Management and
Management on matters relating to Finance, Planning, Procurement,
Information Communication Technology (ICT), Human Resources and
Administration.
- Formulating and implementing Financial,
Planning, Procurement, ICT, Human Resources and Administration policies,
procedures and strategies.
- Designing, implementing, monitoring and
supervising internal financial control measures and systems to safeguard
the property and assets of the Authority.
- Managing and controlling all human, financial,
and other tangible resources of the Authority.
- Ensuring effective ICT systems are in place.
- Preparation of core budget and providing
technical support/advice to the line Managers.
- Liaison with the Parent Ministry, Treasury and
development partners in mobilization of resources for the Authority.
- Ensuring timely preparation and presentation
of financial statements.
- Liaison with the external auditors and
Parliamentary Public Investments Committee in matters of the Authority’s
financial statements.
- Ensuring the Authority performs to the
requirements of State Corporations Act as well as International Accounting
Standards.
- Ensuring safe custody of all the Authority’s
documents and records
- Ensuring full compliance with the laws and
regulations/procedures on procurement and accounting requirements.
- Effective financial mobilization and
management including exercising expenditure control.
- Effectively promote a positive image and
encourage a culture of productivity in the Authority.
- Supporting the Chief Executive Officer in
negotiating the performance contract and defending results.
- Facilitating and ensuring performance contract
targets for the Division are achieved.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned
by the Chief Executive Officer from time to time.
Basic Qualifications, Training and
Experience
For Appointment to this post, the
candidate must:-
- Have an MBA and either a Bachelor’s degree in
Commerce, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or its equivalent
from a recognized institution.
- Be a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya
(CPA-K) or its equivalent.
- Have a minimum of ten (10) years post
qualifications experience in Strategic Planning, Financial and Human
Resource Management three [3] of which should be in senior position.
- Must be registered with Institute of Certified
Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
- Have good communication skills as well as
interpersonal skills.
- Have ability to manage staff and provide good
leadership.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit the
following to the Authority:
1. Cover letter
2. A detailed CV with 3 referees
3. Certificates of clearance from the
following institutions:
a) Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
b) Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
c) Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
d) Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (CID)
e) Credit Reference Bureau
b) Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
c) Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
d) Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (CID)
e) Credit Reference Bureau
Copies of the following documents:
membership certificate(s) from professional bodies, professional and academic
certificates.
Sealed applications clearly marked should be submitted through the Post Office or hand-delivered to our office:
The Chief Executive Officer
National Biosafety Authority
Commission for University Education Building
Redhill Rd, Off Limuru Road (Route 108)
P.O. Box 28251-00100 GPO
Nairobi
If you fulfill the aforementioned requirements and would like to take up the challenge, you are invited to apply not later than 30th April, 2015.
Qualified Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
National Biosafety Authority is an
equal opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Canvassing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification.