Job Reference Number : V/No. 7/2020,
Number of Posts : One
(1),
Terms of Service : Three
(3) years contract-renewable subject to satisfactory performance,
Gross Salary Scale :
Kshs. 504,200 – 618,100 p.m.
Job Purpose:
The job holder is responsible for providing efficient and effective Financial, Human Resource and Corporate Services to the Commission.
Reporting Responsibilities:
The job holder will be
responsible to the Registrar, Judicial Service Commission
Area of Deployment:
Directorate of Finance
and Administration
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Managing and coordinating the activities of the
Directorate of Finance and Administration;
- Overseeing the annual finance planning/budgeting
processes and preparing the annual operating budget;
- Overseeing preparation of financial statements and
monitoring for presenting to the commission;
- Ensuring efficient functioning and documentation
of all financial systems including receipts, disbursements, billing,
bookkeeping, budgeting and accounting;
- Overseeing all Human Resource, employee relations,
equal employment opportunity functions of the Commission;
- Establishing and monitoring staff performance and
development goals consistent with the Commission’s strategic plan;
- Overseeing the professional development/training
program for staff and ensuring completion of annual performance
appraisals;
- Ensuring a linkage in functional services between
the Commission and the Judiciary;
- Overseeing payroll and benefits including paid
time off accrual and retirement plans;
- Provision of Administrative Support Services,
Facilities management and maintenance;
- Overseeing and managing contracted services
provided to the Commission;
- Negotiating and management of property leases;
- Facilitating ICT services and inventory;
- Overseeing office operations and matters relating
to facilities in the Commission including insurance and major equipment
acquisition and maintenance;
Job Requirements: Academic
and Professional Qualifications:
For appointment to this
position, the applicant must have: –
- A Relevant Master’s degree or its equivalent qualification
from a recognized Institution;
- A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounts, Human
Resource Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized
Institution;
- Relevant professional qualifications;
- Membership to relevant professional body with Good
Standing;
- A course in Strategic Leadership and Development
or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in Computer Applications; and
- Meets the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the
Constitution
Work Experience:
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant work
experience
- At least five (5) years at Senior Management
level;
- Experience as Head of Finance and Administration
functions shall be an added advantage
Core Job Competencies:
- Strategic Leadership & Good Interpersonal
Skills;
- Excellent Communication skills – Verbal and
Written;
- Analytical & Negotiation Skills;
- Organizational and planning skills;
- Confidentiality, High Integrity, attention to
details and accuracy;
- Rational Decision Making Skills;
- Time Management and the ability to prioritize
work; and
- Research and Data Management Skills
How To Apply
Interested and qualified
persons are requested to make their applications by: –
- Filling an Online Application Employment Form
available at the Judiciary jobs portal: jobs.judiciary.go.ke. Applicants should upload
soft copies of the following documents to the online application: –
(a) Copy of National
Identity Card;
(b) A detailed and
updated curriculum vitae to include information on past, present employment or
engagement with names of three (3) referees;
(c) Certified copies of
academic & professional certificates and any other relevant testimonials;
(d) Applicant’s recent
coloured passport size photographs (2 No.).
Shortlisted candidates
will be required to submit valid clearance certificates from the following
bodies during the interview: –
- Kenya Revenue Authority
- Higher Education Loans Board
- Directorate of Criminal Investigation
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
- A recognized Credit Reference Bureau; and
- Recommendation from relevant professional body, as
the case may be, as being in Good Standing.
Applicants MUST take
note that it is a criminal offence to provide false information and documents
in the job application and the same will be verified by relevant bodies.
The application must
reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 28TH October, 2020 AT
5.00PM
Only shortlisted and
successful candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to
automatic disqualification.
The Judicial Service Commission
is an Equal Opportunity Employer and selects candidates on merit through fair
and open competition from the widest range of eligible candidates