Tourism Fund (TF) is a State
Corporation established under the Tourism Act, 2011 which came into operation
on 1st September, 2012 vide special issue Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 93 of
24th August, 2012.
The Board of Trustees seeks to recruit a qualified and competent staff to fill the following vacant position:
Director, Finance &
Administration
Ref: TF/2/2016
County: Nairobi
Job Type: Three (3) Years Contract
Job Group: 2
Job Summary: The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and will be
responsible for planning, organizing, directing and coordinating finance, Human
Capital and Administration, ICT and procurement functions of the Organization
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To formulate
strategic objectives that will translate into the realization of the
Fund’s mandate.
- To lead the
development of the directorate’s strategy while ensuring its alignment
with the overall strategy.
- To provide
leadership and coordinate administrative support services including
Finance, Human Capital, Procurement and Information & Communication
Technology.
- To provide
leadership in the development and implementation of the directorate budget
to ensure optimal allocation of resources in the implementation of the
directorate strategy.
- To provide
leadership in the development and implementation of budgets, policies and
procedures to support the achievement of the Fund’s strategy.
- To provide
leadership in development of timely and quality work plans for staff at
all levels, derived from the directorate overall strategy to ensure
effective implementation of the strategy.
- In charge of
the development of the performance measurement tool and its implementation
in bi-annual staff appraisals.
- To ensure there
are financial resources, Human resources and assets necessary for the
delivery of services.
- To mentor and
coach staff members within the directorate to enhance work performance as
set out in the appraisal schemes.
- To coordinate
the development of staff in line with both individual and institutional
performance objectives.
- To coordinate
and supervise Finance, Human Capital and Administration services,
Procurement and ICT
- To establish
and implement policy framework for attracting, motivating, developing and
retaining staff
- To ensure
prudent management and utilization of resources
- To ensure
compliance with statutory reporting requirements
- Safe custody of
official records and documents
- Monitoring,
evaluation and reporting on overall performance of the Organization.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s
degree in a business related area from a recognized university
- Master’s Degree
in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or its equivalent from a
recognized university
- The Certified
Public Accountants, Kenya (CPA-K) qualification
- membership of the
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good
standing
- At least ten
(10) years of experience, five (5) of which must be at senior management
level.
- Leadership and
integrity qualities as set out in chapter 6 of the Constitution and demonstrated
compliance to the public service values and principles as defined in the
constitution.
Key Competencies
- A strategic
thinker and team player with excellent leadership, management,
interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge in
Public Finance, Human Resource Management, Strategic Planning and Result
Based Performance.
- Demonstrate
experience and knowledge of relevant legislations in regard to public
financial management, public procurement, labor and industrial relations
- Demonstrate
knowledge of budgeting processes
- Be proficient
in the use of modern technology based information management systems.
- Demonstrate
Managerial and leadership skills including motivating, mentoring,
developing, coaching and leading teams.
- Demonstrate
professional competence and administrative capacity required for effective
planning, direction, control and coordination of the functional areas
- Demonstrate
managerial and leadership skills including motivating, mentoring,
developing and coaching teams
Application Process
Interested and qualified
persons are requested to submit their applications indicating their current
salary together with a detailed curriculum vitae, professional certificates and
testimonials
The candidate must also attach the following
- Valid
certificate of good conduct
- EACC clearance
- HELB clearance
certificate
- Valid KRA
compliance itax certificate.
- Clearance from
a reputable credit reference bureau
Applications clearly marked
“APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF ……………………………… ” to be addressed to:
The Chairman,
Tourism Fund
P.O. Box 46987 – 00100
Nairobi
Soft copy applications to be sent to chairman@tourismfund.co.ke so as to reach on or before 24th October 2016.
No hard copies will be
accepted.
Minorities and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply