Finance and Administration Director Job in Nairobi, Kenya

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
 
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.