Business Services Director
IPOA GRADE 2 (1POSITION)
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IPOA GRADE 2 (1POSITION)
(CONSOLIDATED SALARY KES.320,000 – 470,000)
IPOA/HR/15/2018;
Reports to the Chief Executive Officer. Supervises: Head of
Finance and Administration, and Head of ICT.
Roles
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Coordinating preparation of annual budgets;
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Developing and implementing financial policies and procedures for
proper use of the Authority’s financial resources;
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Preparing of financial and management reports as required by law;
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Supervising and coordinating banking transactions and cash
management procedures;
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Managing the Authority’s cash flow;
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Ensuring compliance with all fiscal controls and statutory
requirements;
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Developing and managing proper asset management records;
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Implementing the IT strategic plan in support of the corporate
plan and business plans;
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Determining the most effective and efficient ways of implementing
technology based solutions to support the stated requirements of the various
departments;
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Identifying opportunities for the application of technology to
assist the various departments achieve their objectives;
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Supervising, appraising, training and developing staff in the
department
Requirements
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Be a citizen of Kenya
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Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of
Kenya.
Required Functional Skills
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A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration or
equivalent and a Master’s degree in Business Administration, social sciences or
related areas.
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) in good standing, or
equivalent
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Excellent computer skills with expertise in Microsoft office
packages
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A minimum of ten years senior managerial experience five of which
should be in senior financial management in the public or private sector
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Familiarity with PFM Act, 2012, PFM Regulations, 2015 and
International Public Sector Accounting Standards
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Preparation of financial statements up to audited accounts
Required Behavioural Skills
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Candidates must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent
interpersonal skills and be a team player;
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Strong managerial and leadership skills, including motivating,
developing, coaching and leading teams;
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Demonstrated high ethical standards;
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Demonstrate experience in result based strategic planning,
monitoring and evaluation as well as financial management skills.
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Be an effective communicator with excellent negotiations and
people leadership skills
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Excellent knowledge of relevant computer software and
applications.
Principal Human Resource Officer
IPOA/HR/16/2018;
IPOA GRADE 4 (1 POSITION)
Reports to the Head of Human Capital
Roles
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Implementing and interpreting Human Resource strategies,
policies, rules and regulations;
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Coordinating human resource and organizational succession
planning;
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Organizing recruitment and, processing appointments and employee
on-boarding;
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Coordinating implementation of compensation and reward policies:
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Coordinating payroll and employee benefits administration;
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Coordinating employee performance management system;
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Coordinating corporate and individual employee Training Needs
Analysis and developing Annual Training Plans;
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Managing the human resource information system;
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Developing and implementing annual and semi-annual Departmental
work plans and budget;
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Managing employee relations and processing of staff disciplinary
cases for compliance with Labour Laws;
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Developing and implementing Employee Assistance strategies and
programmes;
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Supervising, guiding, training and development of staff under
him/her.
Requirements
For appointment to this position, an officer must:-
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Served in the grade of Senior Human Resource Officer for a minimum
period of three (3) years or nine (9) in a comparable and relevant position in
the Public or Private Sector;
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Bachelor’s degree in either of the following disciplines: Human
Resource Management/Development, Industrial Relations, Business Administration
(Human Resource Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized
Institution;
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Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences with a Higher Diploma in
Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;
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Attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than three
(3) weeks from a recognized institution;
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Registered as a professional member with Institute of Human
Resource Management (IHRM) or any other relevant and equivalent organization;
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Certificate in computer application skills; and
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Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and
results.
Required Behavioural Skills
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Candidates must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent
interpersonal skills and be a team player;
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Strong supervisory skills, including motivating, developing,
coaching and leading teams;
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Demonstrated high ethical standards;
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Be an effective communicator with excellent negotiations skills;
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Excellent knowledge of relevant computer software and
applications.
Senior Legal Officer
IPOA/HR/17/2018;
IPOA GRADE 5 (2 POSITIONS)
(CONSOLIDATED SALARY KES.122,000-202,000), RE-ADVERTISED
The Senior Legal Officer will be responsible to the Director,
Complaints Management and Legal Services through the Head of Legal Services.
Roles
Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:-
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Handling complex litigation cases and provide adequate
representation of IPOA in civil and criminal Court Proceedings;
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Carrying out comprehensive analysis of evidence, which includes
evaluation of evidence gathered in the course of investigations and to prepare
legal reports and briefs;
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Carrying out research into legal issues pertinent to the
operations of the Authority;
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preparing statutory performance and annual reports in liaison with
Heads of other departments of the Authority;
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Undertaking conveyancing and provide legal advice to the Authority
on all aspects thereof;
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Handling matters pertaining to the preparation of cases for
prosecution and oversee the prosecution thereof;
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Providing liaison with the Office of the Director of Public
Prosecution and other relevant State Agencies;
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Undertaking any other duties that may be assigned from time to
time
Requirements
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Must be a citizen of Kenya.
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Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of
Kenya.
Required functional skills:
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
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A Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent
qualifications from a recognized institution;
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Post graduate Diploma in legal studies;
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Registered as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
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Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of
either Legal Officer or for a period of six (6) years in Legal services, in the
Public Service or Private Sector post admission experience in Law as a legal
practitioner/academician or judicial officer;
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Knowledge and experience in a law enforcement environment will be
an added advantage; and
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Certificate in computer application skills;
Required behavioural skills:
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A candidate must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent
interpersonal skills and be a team player;
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Ability to maintain confidence and trust regarding sensitive
issues;
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Demonstrated professional competence, integrity and capability in
work performance;
Human Resource Officer
(GRADE 6) – 1 POSITION
IPOA/HR/18/2018;
(CONSOLIDATED SALARY KES.90,000-130,000)
Roles
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Implementing compensation and reward policies and strategies as
advised by management;
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Administering employee benefits including welfare schemes, medical
Insurance and retirement benefits;
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Coordinating Employee Assistance and staff welfare Programmes;
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Implementing Human Resource Information management system;
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Planning and implementing Occupational Safety and Health
programmes and audits;
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Monitoring Departmental Records Management System;
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Providing quarterly and annual reports of Human Resource
activities;
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Maintaining staff leave records;
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Monitoring compliance with the Labour laws and related regulations
on human resource management.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have
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A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or
Social Sciences;
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Diploma in Human Resource Management;
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Professional training on Labour laws will be an added advantage;
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The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 3 years relevant
work experience as Human Resource Officer and be a member of a recognized
professional body e.g. the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).
Required Behavioural Skills
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Candidates must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent
interpersonal skills and be a team player;
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Demonstrated high ethical standards;
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Be an effective communicator with excellent negotiations
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Excellent knowledge of relevant computer software and
applications.
Court Process Server
IPOA/HR/19/2018;
(GRADE 7) – 1 POSITION
(CONSOLIDATED SALARY KES.64,500-97,500)
Reports to the Senior Legal Officer, the Court Process Server will
serve court processes and perform clerical duties.
Roles
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Serve court processes in accordance with provisions of the law
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File affidavits of service
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Maintain a register of service of court processes
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Perform clerical duties
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Man the legal department registry and documents
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Perform any other or further duties as allocated from time to time
Requirements
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Diploma in Legal Studies from a duly registered
institution
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Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C
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Registered as a court process server with experience of at least 3
years, post qualification
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Hold a current license as a court process server
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Proficiency application
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Good understanding of the civil procedure and rules thereunder in
regard of service of court process
Required Behavioral Skills
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Communication skills
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Interpersonal skills
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Integrity
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Positive attitude
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Honesty
How to Apply
All applicants MUST attach clearance from the following agencies:
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Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
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Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC);
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Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
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Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI); and
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Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Interested persons who meet the above criteria are invited to
submit their applications online at https://portal.ipoa.go.ke/careers/ attaching
all the relevant documents. Canvassing and incomplete applications may lead to
automatic disqualification. Applications should be received on or before
Tuesday, 8th May 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants MUST note that they may be posted to serve in ANY part
of the country.
Those who applied for the position of Senior Legal Officer in the
immediate previous advertisement need NOT apply.
IPOA is an equal opportunity employer and shall not in its
recruitment discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, ethnic origin,
political affiliation, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status,
disability, health or social status.