Applications are invited from suitably
qualified officers serving in the Public Service for vacant posts in the Business
Registration Service under the Office of The Attorney
General and Department of Justice.
DIRECTOR GENERAL/ CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER, JOB GRADE BRS 1, ONE (1) POST
The Service seeks to recruit a visionary, dynamic and innovative leader with high professional and ethical standards to fill the position of Director General/Chief Executive Officer.
Responsibilities
The Service seeks to recruit a visionary, dynamic and innovative leader with high professional and ethical standards to fill the position of Director General/Chief Executive Officer.
Responsibilities
- Reporting
to the Board, the Director General shall be the Accounting Officer and an
ex-officio member of the Board who shall be responsible for providing
leadership and day to day administration and management in a high
integrity and ethical environment,
- Promoting
corporate reputation and ensuring operational effectiveness and efficiency
in the affairs of the Service in order to increase stakeholder value; in
accordance with the Mission, Vision and strategic objectives of the
Service.
- In
particular, and under the direction of the Board, the Director General
shall be responsible for the development and recommendation to the Board
of the long term corporate strategy, business plans and annual operating
budgets and the execution of the organization’s strategy.
- He/she
shall ensure that the Service operates strictly in accordance with all
applicable laws and create a work environment that enables the
recruitment, retention of quality and highly motivated staff.
- The
Director General shall ensure prudent management of assets and financial
resources and accountability through proper monitoring and effective
internal control measures.
- He/she
shall be expected to communicate regularly and effectively with all
stakeholders, foster a corporate culture that promotes sound ethical and
good governance practices and undertake all duties assigned by the Board.
Qualifications
- A
person shall qualify for appointment as the Director General under Section
18 of the Act if that person:
- Is a
citizen of Kenya;
- Has
at least ten (10) years’ experience in public affairs management or in a
commercial environment with at least five (5) years experience at senior
management level.
- Is
an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
- Holds
a Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized University;
- Holds
a Masters degree in Law or any other related field from a recognized
University;
- Demonstrates
computer literacy;
- Demonstrates
experience in leadership;
- Demonstrates
administrative and professional competency and
- Meets
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES, JOB GRADE BRS 2,
ONE (1) POST
The Registrar of Companies shall report to the Director General.
Responsibilities
The Registrar of Companies shall be responsible for the implementation of the Companies Act, Registrations of Business Names Act, Limited Liability Partnerships Act, Partnerships Act which functions entail:
The Registrar of Companies shall report to the Director General.
Responsibilities
The Registrar of Companies shall be responsible for the implementation of the Companies Act, Registrations of Business Names Act, Limited Liability Partnerships Act, Partnerships Act which functions entail:
- Registration
of Companies, Business Names, Limited Liability Partnerships and
Partnerships,
- Maintenance
of the record of registered entities, creating linkages with professional
bodies on matters of development of the legal framework for incorporation,
registration, operation, management and regulation of companies.
- He/she
shall be responsible for the day to day administration and management of
the affairs of the Companies Registry and all such duties as imposed by
the relevant laws and policies as well as any other duty as may be
assigned by the Board and Director General.
Qualifications
A person shall qualify for appointment as the Registrar of Companies if that person:
A person shall qualify for appointment as the Registrar of Companies if that person:
- Is a
citizen of Kenya;
- Has
eight (8) years post admission relevant experience;
- Has
served in the grade of Deputy Registrar of Companies, or in a similar
managerial position for a minimum period of three (3) years with proven
experience;
- Holds
a Bachelors of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
- Holds
a Masters degree in Law or any other related field from a recognized
University;
- Is
an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
- Demonstrates
computer literacy;
- Demonstrates
administrative and professional competence and
- Meets
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
OFFICIAL RECEIVER, JOB GRADE BRS 2,
ONE (1) POST
The Official Receiver shall report to the Director General.
Responsibilities
The Official Receiver shall be responsible for the implementation of the Insolvency Act.
The specific duties and responsibilities shall include:
The Official Receiver shall report to the Director General.
Responsibilities
The Official Receiver shall be responsible for the implementation of the Insolvency Act.
The specific duties and responsibilities shall include:
- Establishing
and providing for the operation of a framework for the efficient and
equitable administration of the estates of insolvent natural persons and
unincorporated entities comprising natural persons, and the assets of
insolvent companies and other bodies corporate, that maintains a fair
balance between the interests of those persons, entities, companies and
bodies and those of their creditors;
- Oversee
the issuance and renewal of Insolvency Practitioners Licenses; the setting
and administering of Insolvency Practitioners examinations;
- Ensure
that preliminary examination of debtors;
- the
filing of proof of debt forms; the tracing of assets of the debtor and
companies in liquidation,
- ensuring
assets are preserved, valued and insured direct for advertising the
bankruptcy and the winding up order;
- Ensuring
that the statements of affairs for both companies and debtors is issued;
- the
necessary court applications are filed;
- the
proper distribution of assets to creditors; Supervise court attendance;
- Cascading
performance targets to the staff in the division and monitoring and
evaluation of performance of the Directorate.
- The
Official Receiver shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned
by the Board and Director General.
Qualifications
A person shall qualify for appointment as the Official Receiver if that person:
A person shall qualify for appointment as the Official Receiver if that person:
- Is a
Citizen of Kenya;
- Has
eight (8) years post admission relevant experience;
- Has
served in the grade of a Deputy Official Receiver or any similar
managerial position for a minimum of three (3) years with proven
experience;
- Is
an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
- Holds
a Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized University;
- Holds
a Masters degree in Law or in any other related field from a recognized
University
- Demonstrates
administrative and professional competence;
- Demonstrates
computer literacy.
- Meets
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
SENIOR INFORMATION COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY OFFICER JOB GRADE BRS 4 ONE (1) POST
The Senior Information Communication Technology Officer shall report to the Director Corporate Services.
Responsibilities
The Senior Information Communication Technology Officer duties and responsibilities will entail:-
The Senior Information Communication Technology Officer shall report to the Director Corporate Services.
Responsibilities
The Senior Information Communication Technology Officer duties and responsibilities will entail:-
- Initiating
and developing information communication technology policies,
- Coordinating
systems development, implementation and maintenance;
- Carrying
out feasibility studies;
- Developing
ICT systems;
- Evaluating
ICT systems and ensuring adherence to established Information
Communication Technology Standards; training staff in Information
Communication Technology matters;
- Planning,
monitoring and evaluating program/activities within an Information
Communication Technology division/unit;
- Liaising
with user departments to ensure effective maintenance of Information
Communication Technology equipment; and evaluating hardware maintenance
feasibility studies and detailed specifications before implementation.
Qualifications
- A
person shall qualify for appointment of the Senior Information
Communication Technology Officer if that person:
- Is a
Citizen of Kenya;
- Has
six (6) years relevant work experience;
- Has
served in the grade of an Information Communication Technology Officer 1
or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years with
proven experience;
- Holds
a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Computer Science,
Information Technology, Business Information Technology or its equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
- Has
demonstrated experience in implementing at least two large ICT projects
that have an impact at National Level;
- Has
demonstrated experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) deployment,
databases, networks and data center or cloud solutions; has demonstrated
experience in the deployment of large scale web based solutions
- Demonstrates
professional competence;
- Demonstrates
computer literacy;
- Meets
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES JOB GRADE BRS
2 ONE (1) POST.
The Director, Corporate Services shall report to the Director General.
Responsibilities
The Director shall oversee all corporate services which include Finance and Accounts, Human Resource Management and Administration, Information Communications and Technology Services, Corporate Strategy and Corporate Communications. The specific duties and responsibilities shall include: formulating and implementing institutional policies on administration; mobilizing and managing the financial resources; ensuring proper maintenance of proper books of accounts; ensuring preparation of annual budgets; verifying financial management and budget performance; providing timely audited accounts; ensuring compliance with statutory regulations; overseeing the human resource management and development function; ensuring provision of ICT support services; overseeing effective management of corporate communication; supervising the management of records and ensuring provision of resource and documentation services.
Qualifications
A person shall qualify for appointment of the Director, Corporate Services if that person:
The Director, Corporate Services shall report to the Director General.
Responsibilities
The Director shall oversee all corporate services which include Finance and Accounts, Human Resource Management and Administration, Information Communications and Technology Services, Corporate Strategy and Corporate Communications. The specific duties and responsibilities shall include: formulating and implementing institutional policies on administration; mobilizing and managing the financial resources; ensuring proper maintenance of proper books of accounts; ensuring preparation of annual budgets; verifying financial management and budget performance; providing timely audited accounts; ensuring compliance with statutory regulations; overseeing the human resource management and development function; ensuring provision of ICT support services; overseeing effective management of corporate communication; supervising the management of records and ensuring provision of resource and documentation services.
Qualifications
A person shall qualify for appointment of the Director, Corporate Services if that person:
- Is a
Citizen of Kenya;
- Has
eight (8) years relevant experience;
- Has
served in the grade of Deputy Director, Finance I or any similar
managerial position for a minimum period of three (3) years with proven
experience;
- Holds
a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Finance, Public
Administration, Human Resource Management, Communications, Economics,
Auditing, Accounting or its equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;
- Holds
a Masters Degree in Finance, Public Administration, Human Resource
Management, Communications, Economics, Auditing, Accounting, Political
Science or any other related field from a recognized institution;
- Is a
Certified Accountant;
- Demonstrates
financial professional competence;
- Demonstrates
computer literacy skills.
- Meets
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT JOB GRADE BRS 3 ONE (1) POST
The Deputy Director, Human Resource Management shall report to the Director Corporate Services.
Responsibilities
The Deputy Director Human Resource Management responsibility will entail:-
Analyzing the human resource management structures and systems; determining and proposing methods/strategies of handling the human resource management function; initiating and developing human resource management policies including Rewards and Sanctions Policy; proposing performance improvement strategies that are adaptive to the changing environment and technology; coordinating training and development of staff; researching on human resource best practices that will guide the development of human resource management policies, standards and regulations; managing labour relations; institutionalizing performance management including staff Performance Appraisal System; coordinating and monitoring human resource planning for different cadres in the institution; and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. The Director shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board and Director General.
Qualifications
A person shall qualify for appointment of the Deputy Director Human Resource Management if that person:
The Deputy Director, Human Resource Management shall report to the Director Corporate Services.
Responsibilities
The Deputy Director Human Resource Management responsibility will entail:-
Analyzing the human resource management structures and systems; determining and proposing methods/strategies of handling the human resource management function; initiating and developing human resource management policies including Rewards and Sanctions Policy; proposing performance improvement strategies that are adaptive to the changing environment and technology; coordinating training and development of staff; researching on human resource best practices that will guide the development of human resource management policies, standards and regulations; managing labour relations; institutionalizing performance management including staff Performance Appraisal System; coordinating and monitoring human resource planning for different cadres in the institution; and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. The Director shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board and Director General.
Qualifications
A person shall qualify for appointment of the Deputy Director Human Resource Management if that person:
- Is a
Citizen of Kenya;
- Has
eight (8) years relevant work experience;
- Has
served in the grade of a Senior Human Resource Officer or in a similar
managerial position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Holds
a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: – Human Resource
Management, Personnel Management, Public Administration or its equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
- Holds
a Masters degree in Human Resource/Human Resource Management/Industrial
Relations/Public or Business Administration, or any other related field
from a recognized University;
- Demonstrates
professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the
general organization and management of the Human Resource and a thorough
understanding of relevant emerging practices/techniques;
- Demonstrates
a thorough understanding of National goals, policies and development
objectives, and ability to transform them into Human Resource management
policies and programmes;
- Is
registered with a professional body/association
- Demonstrates
computer literacy skills; and
- Meets
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by completing ONE BRS Form. The application form may be downloaded from the Business Registration Service website www.brs.go.ke, the Public Service Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke, and Africa Management Solutions Limited website www.amsol.co.ke
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by completing ONE BRS Form. The application form may be downloaded from the Business Registration Service website www.brs.go.ke, the Public Service Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke, and Africa Management Solutions Limited website www.amsol.co.ke
Please note
- Candidates
should NOT attach any documents to the application
form. ALL the details requested in the advertisement
should be filled on the form.
- Only
shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
- Canvassing
in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.All officers shall be
required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current
substantive post during the interview.
- Candidates
are advised to apply for one position only where they are
most suited.
The Completed application form should be sent or delivered
to Africa Management Solutions Limited, 3rd Floor, Suite 12A,
Vision Plaza, Mombasa Road or emailed at brs@amsol.co.ke on or before 3rd December,
2019
Shortlisted applicants will be required to present originals of the following documents:
Shortlisted applicants will be required to present originals of the following documents:
- National
identity card or passport;
- Academic
and professional certificates and transcripts;
- Any
other relevant supporting documents and testimonials;
and
- Clearances
from the following bodies to demonstrate compliance with chapter six
(6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 :
- Kenya
Revenue Authority;
- Ethics
and Anti-Corruption Commission;
- Higher
Education Loans Board;
- Any
of the Registered Credit Reference Bureau; and
- Directorate of Criminal Investigations.