Background: The
Council of Governors (CoG) is established under Section 19 of the
Intergovernmental Relations Act 2012 with the mandate to provide a mechanism
for consultation amongst County Governments, share information on performance
of the counties in execution of their functions, facilitate capacity building
for governors, and consider reports from other intergovernmental forums on
national and county interests amongst other functions (Section20).
To implement its functions, The
council has established a secretariat that coordinates operations of the
committees and facilitates information sharing amongst counties and other
stakeholders
Project Manager
Council of Governors (COG) in
partnership with the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions
(SALAR) is starting up a multi-year programme focused on sustainable urban
development in Kenya.
COG drives the programme while SALAR
provides technical assistance, expertise and support.
Kenya SymbioCity Programme, as it is called, will seek to build the capacity of urban development stakeholders to guide Kenyan urban development in a more sustainable direction.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Project Manager is a leadership
position reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and will
be responsible for;
be responsible for;
- Overseeing the planning, implementation and
follow up of activities and operations;
- Providing oversight role and participate in
the development of the project work plan;
- Providing leadership in defining positions
within PIU, recruit and coordinate local staff;
- Facilitating Network/Exchange/Coordinate with
other partners in the Country;
- Providing continuous updates of the project
progress, issues and successes and ensure appropriate engagement of CoG
Project Coordinator
- Managing risks on behalf of CoG and escalate
issues as necessary.
- Delivering specific activities as set out in
the work ;
- Represent the project externally including in
media, at events, and with external stakeholders
- Other duties will include: hiring and
supervising other professional and/or management staff, interacting with
elected and high-ranking appointed public officials; assuming overall
responsibility for preparation of the project budget
- Performing any other duties as assigned by
supervisor.
Requirements
Academic and Professional
Qualifications
- Must have a Master’s degree in relevant field.
- Minimum of five years’ experience in project
management
- Understanding of Principles, practices of
public administration.
- Excellent oral and written communication
skills.
- Must possess strong problem resolution skills,
critical thinking and interpersonal skills to help identify and resolve
issues.
Duration: The
contract duration is one (1) year renewable subject to performance
Director, Finance and Administration
Duties & Responsibilities
The Director of Finance and
Administration is a leadership position reporting directly to the Chief
Executive Officer and will be responsible for;
- Overseeing the planning of the activities and
operations of the Finance Department; coordinate assigned activities with
other CoG departments and Government Agencies; and providing policy,
technical and administrative support to the CoG.
- Providing oversight role and participate in
the development of the department’s work plan; assign work activities,
projects and programs; monitor work flow; implement policies and
procedures.
- Providing technical support to the Finance,
Commerce and Economic Affairs Committee of the Council of Governors.
- Assisting the Directors of Legal, Cooperate
communication and Programs in specific thematic areas.
- Supporting the CEO in resource mobilization
and follow up on budgets submitted to the National Treasury.
- Serving as a liaison officer between the
National and Council of Governors on issues of Financial Management. (
Budgeting and planning, cash flow analysis e.t.c)
- Providing periodic updates to the Council of
Governors and the CEO on the financial position of the organization.
- Preparing policy documents for the
organization.
- Responsible to all audits.
- Representing the CoG at stakeholders’ meetings
and provide the Council position.
- Manage the Finance, administration and Human
Resources departments of the organization.
- Providing leadership in implementing the
payroll, finance, HR, billing, code enforcement, work orders, legislative
systems, IFMIS Functionality e.t.c.
- Other duties will include: hiring &
evaluating accounting and financial professional and para-professional
staff; supervising other professional and/or management staff, interacting
with elected and high-ranking appointed public officials; assuming overall
responsibility for preparation of CoG budget and governmental financial
reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Performing any other duties as assigned by
supervisor.
Requirements
Academic and Professional
Qualifications
- Must be a CPA (K) holder and registered with
ICPAK.
- Master’s degree in finance and administration
or any other related field from a recognized university.
Experience
- An understanding of the PFM Act in line with
the devolved functions
- Minimum of eight years’ experience in
government finance and accounting at a high management and supervisory
level.
- Has an understanding of Principles, practices
of public administration, including management, organization, planning,
cost/benefit analysis, budgeting, and project management and evaluation.
- Excellent oral and written communication
skills.
- Ability to Work with numerous customers and
vendors; Build consensus to bring successful conclusion to various issues
- To simultaneously manage and/or work on a
multitude of project; and Prepare, administer, and monitor project budget.
- Ability to make presentations and conducting
meetings.
- The desired candidate must possess strong
problem resolution skills, critical thinking and interpersonal skills to
help identify and resolve issues.
Director, Programs
Duties & Responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Executive
officer, the Head of Programmes will work closely with Heads of
Departments/Units and Committee Clerks.
He/She will provide
leadership, coordination and guidance on all matters pertaining to the smooth
implementation of the Programme activities at the Council of Governors in
accordance with the CoG strategic plan and the Terms of Reference for the thematic
committees.
Specific tasks include;
- Serve as the principal point of contact
between the relevant committee clerks and office of the Chief Executive
Officer;
- Ensure that Programme activities are being
performed adequately, on schedule and in accordance with contractual
documents, the strategic plan and other relevant documents;
- Liaise and coordinate activities with the
National Government, Development Partners and other CoG stakeholders and
represent the interests of the Council of Governors in stakeholder
meetings;
- Liaise with CoG Secretariat Administration
Department to ensure that all projects tendering for works, goods and
consulting services is done in accordance with GoK procedure and
requirements;
- Monitor the deliverables of consulting services
(individuals & firms) and provide the necessary feedback to the
consultants on a timely basis and submit appropriate written comments and
recommendation to the Office of the Chief Executive Officer;
- Ensure that appropriate procedures are
established and implemented for the inspection and monitoring of the work
of consultants and contractors, so as to be able to certify that works and
services are satisfactorily accomplished in compliance with Terms of
Reference and evaluate performance considering in regard to the same;
- Lead the preparation of the Annual Operating
Plan and quarterly progress reports in collaboration with committee clerks
and heads of Units at the Council of Governors Secretariat;
- Organize periodic evaluation meetings with CoG
staff regarding the progress of the activities of the Committees, the
difficulties encountered and possible solutions;
- Monitor the expenditures, commitments and
balance of funds in line with the annual work plan and reporting
requirements;
- Prepare terms of reference for national and
international consultants and subcontractors for the Council of Governors.
Requirements
Education and experience
- A Masters Degree in economics, Development
Studies, International Relations, Public Administration or any other
relevant field.
Experience
- A minimum of 5 year experience in programme
coordination or relevant assignments
- Strong leadership capabilities and a
demonstrated record of successful leadership of multidisciplinary teams;
- An understanding of the Kenya Constitution
2010 and devolution;
- Strong report writing skills.
Other requirements
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling CoG values
and ethical standards
- Diplomatic skills and ease with working in a
political environment;
- Treats all people without favoritism
- Ability to work under pressure
- Initiative and independence
- Adaptability
- Excellent communication and proven leadership
skills as a team leader
- Excellent mediating and facilitating skills
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter to describe interest and relevance to the position to hrcog@cog.go.ke by cob 3rd April 2015
Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter to describe interest and relevance to the position to hrcog@cog.go.ke by cob 3rd April 2015