Council
of Governors Job Opportunities
Background: The Council of
Governors (CoG) is established under Section 19 of the Inter governmental
Relations Act 2012 with the mandate to provide a mechanism for consultation
amongst County Governments, share information on performance of the counties in
execution of their functions, facilitate capacity building for governors, and
consider reports from other intergovernmental forums on national and county
interests amongst other functions (Section 20).
Director,
Finance and Administration
Objective
of the position: This
position provides critical financial leadership and operational oversight to
ensure effective management of all organizational systems and committees’
administration.
This
is the key focal point for finance at the Council of Governors and needs to
operate closely aligned with the strategic goals and objectives of the
CoG.
This
includes leadership participation in helping to establish and lead the CoG
performance and growth strategies, establishing and maintaining key metrics,
and supporting the Finance, Commerce and Economic Affairs Committee in all
matters relating to the PFM Act at both County and National Level.
The
person will also be responsible for the direction, oversight and ensuring the
installation of a favorable financial systems.
Duties & Responsibilities
The
Director of Finance and Administration is a leadership position reporting
directly to the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for;
- Overseeing
the planning of the activities and operations of the Finance Department;
coordinate assigned activities with other CoG departments and Government
Agencies; and providing policy, technical and administrative support to
the CoG.
- Providing
oversight role and participate in the development of the department’s work
plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow;
implement policies and procedures.
- Providing
technical support to the Finance, Commerce and Economic Affairs Committee
of the Council of Governors.
- Assisting
the Directors of Legal, Cooperate communication and Programs in specific
thematic areas.
- Supporting
the CEO in resource mobilization and follow up on budgets submitted to the
National Treasury.
- Serving
as a liaison officer between the National and Council of Governors on
issues of Financial Management. ( Budgeting and planning, cash flow
analysis e.t.c)
- Providing
periodic updates to the Council of Governors and the CEO on the financial
position of the organization.
- Preparing
policy documents for the organization.
- Responsible
to all audits.
- Representing
the CoG at stakeholders’ meetings and provide the Council position.
- Manage
the Finance, administration and Human Resources departments of the
organization.
- Providing
leadership in implementing the payroll, finance, HR, billing, code
enforcement, work orders, legislative systems, IFMIS Functionality e.t.c.
- Other
duties will include: hiring & evaluating accounting and financial
professional and para-professional staff; supervising other professional
and/or management staff, interacting with elected and high-ranking
appointed public officials; assuming overall responsibility for
preparation of CoG budget and governmental financial reports in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Performing
any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
Academic
and Professional Qualifications
- Must
be a CPA (K) holder and registered with ICPAK.
- Master’s
degree in finance and administration or any other related field from a
recognized university.
Experience
- An
understanding of the PFM Act in line with the devolved functions
- Minimum
of eight years’ experience in government finance and accounting at a high
management and supervisory level.
- Has
an understanding of Principles, practices of public administration,
including management, organization, planning, cost/benefit analysis,
budgeting, and project management and evaluation.
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills.
- Ability
to Work with numerous customers and vendors; Build consensus to bring
successful conclusion to various issues
- To
simultaneously manage and/or work on a multitude of project; and Prepare,
administer, and monitor project budget.
- Ability
to make presentations and conducting meetings.
- The
desired candidate must possess strong problem resolution skills, critical
thinking and interpersonal skills to help identify and resolve issues.
Council Secretary / Chief Executive
Officer
The Secretary / Chief Executive Officer is the Accounting officer of the Council of Governor’s and is responsible for the administrative, managerial and other activities of the council.
He/She will serve as a Secretary to
the Council of Governors.
Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:-
- Implement the decisions of the Council;
- Facilitate, coordinate and ensure execution of
the Council’s mandate;
- Responsible for administration and management
of the secretariat resources.;
- Resources mobilization for the Council’s
activities both from national budget and other sources;
- Strengthening strategic collaborations,
linkages and partnerships and donor support;
- Formulating and implementing authorization
mechanisms;
- Directing, organizing and administering
programmes, projects and other affairs of the Council;
- Promoting and encouraging private sector
involvement in the Council’s affairs;
- Overseeing the development of short, medium
and long term implementation plans activities, infrastructure, staff and
budget requirements of the Secretariat;
- Overseeing the Council’s technical and
operational affairs including team leadership, research, capacity
building, budget and financial management, human and technical resources;
- Liaising with government at County and
National level on various issues on behalf of the Council;
- Liaison with members in accordance with
Executive Committee directions on day to day administration and management
of the affairs of the Council;
- Implementing and monitoring policies,
strategies and decisions of the Committee;
- Developing policies, tools and guidelines
designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Council
operations; and
- Supporting the Council through leadership with
education and training support.
- Attend all CoG meetings as secretary.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Be a citizen of Kenya;
- Hold a Master’s Degree from a University
recognized in Kenya.
- Should have 10 years’ experience and knowledge
in any of the following: Public Administration and Management or Law or
Human Resource Management or Economics and Financial Management
- Demonstrate appreciation of devolution
- Meets the requirement of leadership and
integrity as set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution.
- This is a high level position and the person
is expected to possess the following competencies:-
- Leadership qualities
- Strategic thinking
- Problem solving and analysis skills
- Decision making
- Performance Management
- Results driven management
- Innovativeness
- Strong Communications and Interpersonal Skills
- Influencing and Adapting to Changing
Environments
- Integrity and Ethical Values
Terms and Conditions of Service: These
will be in accordance with the Council of Governors Salary guidelines.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV and a copy of ID to describe interest and relevance to the position to hrcog@cog.go.ke by 30th July 2015.
For detailed job description please visit the Council of Governors’ website: www.cog.go.ke