The
National Biosafety Authority is a State Corporation established through the
provisions of the Biosafety Act No.2, 2009 to exercise supervision and control
over the development, transfer, handling and use of genetically modified
organisms (GMOs) with a view to ensuring safety to human and animal health as
well as the provision of adequate level of protection to the environment.
Director, Finance & Administration
Salary
Scale NB 2
Three (3) years contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance
(Re-advertisement)
The job holder is the head of the Finance and Administration Division
S/he will support the following areas: finance, business planning and budgeting, human resources, administration, and IT.
He/she
will play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in
strategic decision making and operations as the Authority continues to fulfill
its mandate and build capacity.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Formulating
and implementing Financial, Planning, ICT, Human Resources and
Administration policies, procedures and strategies.
- Designing,
implementing, monitoring and supervising internal financial control
measures and systems to safeguard the property and assets of the
authority.
- Preparation
of core budget and providing technical support/advice to the line
managers.
- Ensuring
timely preparation and presentation of financial statements.
- Managing
and controlling all human, financial, planning, ICT and other tangible
resources of the Authority.
- Advising
the Board of Management and Management on matters relating to Finance,
Planning, Information Communication Technology (ICT), Human Resources and
Administration.
- Ensuring
the Authority performs to the requirements of state corporations act as
well as international accounting standards.
- Effective
financial mobilization and management including exercising expenditure
control.
- Ensuring
full compliance with the laws and regulations/procedures on accounting
requirements.
- Ensuring
safe custody of all the Authority’s documents and records.
- Any
other responsibilities as may be necessary to achieve the Authority’s
objectives
Requirement
for appointment
An
officer will qualify for appointment into this position by fulfilling the
following requirements:
- Master’s
Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce,
Economics or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A
minimum of ten (10) years working experience in strategic planning
,financial and Human Resource management three(3) of which should be in
Senior Management
- Professional
body membership i.e CPA (K)/ACCA, IHRM or equivalent.
- Strong
management and negotiation skills
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability
to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- A
person of high integrity
- Leadership,
negotiation and people management skills
- Proficiency
in Computer Applications.
- Those
who have attended a strategic leadership development program will have an
added advantage
- Clearance
from KRA, EACC, CRB ,CID and HELB
NB: All applications must
be accompanied by the following documents:
- An
application letter
- A
detailed CV with three referees
- Clearance
certificates from:
- Kenya
Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Ethics
and Anti - Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Criminal
Investigation Department (CID)
- Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB)
How to
Apply
Interested and qualified persons should submit their applications together with detailed CVs and copies of relevant certificates to the following address:
Interested and qualified persons should submit their applications together with detailed CVs and copies of relevant certificates to the following address:
Chief Executive Officer
P.O. Box 28251-00100,
Nairobi
Email: nbarecruitment@biosafetykenya.go.ke
Or our office in Gigiri
Commission for University Education Complex
Along Redhill Road, off Limuru Road
The application should reach us on or before 29th June 2016.
National Biosafety Authority is an equal opportunity employer.
Persons with Disability, women and those from marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification.
