Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 135,410. – Kshs. 179334 p.m. DPP 5,
Qualifications
For appointment to this
grade, an officer mu.t have: ■
- Served
in the grade of Principal Finance Officer DPP 7 or in u comparable and
relevant position in the Public Sector or Private sector for u minimum
period <d two (2) years;
- Bachelor’s
degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Finance Optiou),
Ecouomics, Business Adminfetration, Business Management or Finance from a
recognised institution;
OR
- Any
other Bachelor’s degree from a recognized Institution plus Certified Public
Accountant IT1 (CPA TIT) qualification;
- Master’s
Degree In Business Administration (MBA), Economics. Unancc, Commerce
<>r in a financial related discipline from a recognized Institution;
and
- Demonstrated
merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
NB: Possession of 11
Senior Management Course lasting not Iwa Own four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution will be an added adwnluge.
Core Sldlls/Competcncies
In addition to the above
requirements an officer must have 1 hr following skills –
- Policy
formulation and implementation skills,
- Knowledge
of the Government IxKlgcting cycle and any developments;
- Knowledge
of national goals, polii-fes am! objectives;
- Knowledge
of (lie prevailing Public financial management laws and regulations.
- Experience
of Tniegratod Financial Management Information System (1FM IS) Application;
- Accounting
anil financial management skills;
- Knowledge
on IFRS-lntcmational Financial Reporting Standards;
- Knowledge
of IPSAS-lntemitional Public Sector Accounting Standard.,
- ICT
Skills;
- Leadership
skills;
- Interpersonal
and Communication skills;
- Manugemeut
and Organisational skills;
- Problem
solving skills; and
- Negotiation
skills.
Personal Qualities
Tn addition to tile
above requirements an officer must have the following qualities; –
- Computer
Literacy Skills
- Analytical
skills
- Counselling
skills
- Mentoring
and coaching skills
- lnterperaonal
Skills
- Creativity
and innovativeness
- Results
oriented
- Ability
to work under pressure
- Emotional
intelSgrncc
- Ability
II) lead ami manage teams
- Exhibit
high level of professionalism
- Policy
formulation skills
- Application
of Integrated Financial Management Information System (1FMIS)
- Meet
the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 20X0;
- Integrity,
hmdership, Honesty. Accountability and Discipline in die service to people.
Duties MIKI Responsibilities
An officer at this level
will be responsible to the Deputy Chief Finance Officer for assigned Finance
function. Specifically. duties and responsibilities will entail; –
- Participate
in development of ODPP Medium Term Expenditure Framework (-MTEF) Sector
Resource allocation process.
- Coordinate
the consolidation of the expenditure budgets submitted by departmental
heads in line with the laid down IxnlgcUry allocations foe approval, to
enhance efficiency HI the utilisation of resources and prepare expenditure
turecastH as a basis for negotiations for rdiaw of funds by treasury, to
ensure availability of resources that support the Implementation of the
ODl’P overall strategy
- Participate
in preparation of the ODPP overall budget, to ensure sufficient allocation
of resources required for the Implementation of the ODIT overall strategy
- Facilitate
the preparation and submission of accurate in for tout km on expenditure
returns, integrated Personnel Payroll Data (JPPDX Appropriations in Aid,
and Pending Bills to the National Treasury on a monthly basis, and
accurate Programme Performance Reports on a quarterly basis to the
National Treasury and the Controller of Budget
- Disseminate
information on the approved annual estimates to various departments and
coordination of the preparation of the annual work plan, procurement plans
and cash flow plans which are consistent with the approved budget
estimates for the Office
- Monitor
financial and non-financial performance of the budget
- Undertake
commitment control through confirmation of availability of foods and the
relevant accounts to be charged in the IFMIS system before processing of
imprests, procurement orders ami payments wliile ensuring wnipluuxx willa
financial regulations, National treasury guidelines on public expenditure,
and relevant legislation on Public Finance Managvn»-.tit
- Facilitate
the identification of project and .selection processes (including ilixioi
projects) for I heir integration in the medium term and annual budgets in
conjunction with the technical deportments, and planning division in the
Office
- Facilitate
comprehensive and accurate costing of ODPP project and Strategic Plan
activities in the Office
- Facilitate
the allocation ami issuance of Authority -to -incur Expenditure (AIE) in
the IFMIS system to various ODPP field offices in n timely manner
- Develop
proposals to seek for funds for additional expenditures and re- allocution
of voted funds, to ensure ODDP has sufficient funds Io effectively ami
efficiently implement the overall ODPP strategy
- Facilitate
monitoring of the cash flow forecasts for OOP? io ensure llic availability
of funds for the day to day activities of ODI’P
- Development
of staff competaaciiffl and monitor the performance management of staff in
the division to ensure the achievement
- Facilitate
Capacity building of staff in the division on Public Finance Management
- Participate
in preparation of five ODI’P budget proposals for the medium term and
unmuil budget
- Participate
in preparation of budget justification report fur purlwnicnlary
Departmental Committees
- Participate
in preparation <1! programme reviews, prioritization of activities and
projects within the ODPP for the purpose of financial allocation mi the
budget.
- Participate
In preparation of the ODPP’s Annual Reports, for completion of the chapter
on Finance to ensure quality delivery of service by the finance division
- Participate
in preparation of expenditure schedules to ensure resources ait availed in
a timely manner
- Participate
in preparation of ODPP Public Expenditure Review report*
How To Apply
Interested and qualified
candidates nrc invited to make their applications by completing ONE
Mt>t>lii-xti<>n form ODPP i. Tlx- form may I*- .tawntaoded from the
ODPPs Wehsne www.odpp.go.ke or picked from Nairobi Headquarters and County
Offices.
The candidates should
attach COPIES of the following documenta tn tlveir sppUcttian form:
National Identity Ord
Academic and
Professional Certificates and Transcripts
Any supporting documents
and testimonials
Letter of appointment to
their current substantive |»ost
Letter of appointment to
their previous past and
Detailed Curriculum Vilac
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
ALL shortlisted
candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity
Card, academic and professional certificate*. Original transcripts and
testimonials, letters of appointment to their current substantive post and
previous post and detailed curriculum vitae during the interviews.
In addition, uil
candidates who are not ODl’P staff shall be requited to attach COPIES of the
following valid clearance certificates to the application:
- Law
Society of Kenya for lawyer*
- Higher
Education Loans Board
Kenya Revenue Authority
Directorate of Criminal
Investigation
Ethics and
Anti-Corruption Commission
Any other Professional
bodies to which the candidate k n member
ALL shortlisted
candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of the document* during
Interviews.
Completed application
form.’ should be aent to:
The Secretary
Advisory hoard
Office of the Director
of Public Prosecutions
ODPP Building, Rngntl
Rond, Upper Hill
P.O. Box 30701 – 00100
NAIROBI
So as to reach the
Office of the Director of Public Frosccutionb on or before 17th
June, 2021.