Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Spearhead the formulation, interpretation and implementation of policies, strategies and procedures in the functional areas of; Finance and Accounting, Human Resource Management and Administration, Corporate Security and Corporate Communication and customer relations;
• Lead in development and implementation of effective accountability systems, policies and procedures to ensure prudent management of the Corporation financial resources;
• Establish and maintain sound financial, human resource, administrative,
• Communication and Security procedures in compliance with statutory regulations;
• Spearhead budget preparation, execution and control in accordance with PFM Act 2012, PFM Regulations 2015, Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015 and PPRA Finance policy;
• Oversee preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders as per statutory requirements;
• Provide input in development of a framework for monitoring implementation of Authority’s orders, directives and recommendations arising from Complaints and Investigation in public procurement and asset disposal and to enhance synergies in achievement of Authority’s mandate;
• Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, mentoring training and development of the directorate staff by ensuring an effective and motivated team;
• Provide leadership on continuous improvement of business processes and controls in the Directorate and develop mechanisms for corporate consultation, increase public participation and involvement in Authority’s policies and programs;
• Oversee development, implementation and review of work plans and budgets for the directorate in line with the Authority’s strategic plan;
• Lead in the execution of risk management policy and framework that ensures the Directorate has a robust system and processes of accountability, risk management, internal controls, and business continuity;
• Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship within the directorate;
• Articulate issues relating to Corporate services in various forums in which the Authority participates in;
• Coordinate implementation of a robust performance management system within the directorate through providing oversight of the delivery of the annual performance contract and the strategic plan;
• Lead in the development and implementation of the Directorate’s corruption prevention and mitigation strategies;

Academic qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or equivalent from a recognized University;
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or equivalent from a recognized University;
• Leadership course from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Professional qualification in a relevant field;
• Membership in a relevant professional body in good standing;
• Previous relevant work experience required.
• At least Twelve (12) years relevant experience five (5) years of which should have been the level of management.

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in line with PPRA’s vision, mission and mandate as stipulated in the Public Procurement and asset Disposal Act, 2015 and its attendant regulations in matters relating to internal audit;
• Spearhead the formulation and implementation of internal audit policies and strategies;
• Lead the evaluation of the effectiveness and adequacy of the internal control systems within the Authority and provide reasonable assurance that the financial management, operational and strategic objectives are being met consistently, efficiently and in a cost effective manner;
• Spearhead the conduct of the audit of all functional areas, assets, projects
• and activities of the Authority;
• Oversee the audit of compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, Circulars and Authority’s policies issued from time to time;
• Spearhead the review of the governance systems and processes of the Authority;
• Oversee the provision of assurance on risk control effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy; and risk management processes within the Authority;
• Serve as the liaison between the Authority’s management, external auditors and the Board Audit, Risk and Governance Committee during the conduct of the external audit (financial and systems) exercise;
• Direct the undertaking of follow up reviews to give assurance on the implementation of the identified management actions and resolutions arising from audit findings;
• Oversee the communication of audit findings and recommendations to the respective Directorates;
• Oversee the verification of the existence of all the assets administered by the
• Authority and provide assurance that there are proper safeguards for their protection;
• Spearhead the development of Audit, Risk and Governance Committee’s Board packs;
• Facilitate development and implementation of capacity building programs for the Board Audit Committee and facilitate induction of new Audit Committee;
• Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, mentoring, training and development of the directorate staff by ensuring an effective and motivated team;

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)

Academic qualifications

• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: – Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Kenya examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA);
• Leadership course from a recognized institution;
• Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing.
• Previous relevant work experience required
• At least Twelve (12 years relevant experience five (5) years of which should have been the level of management.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• Spearhead preparation, implementation and review of departmental budgets, work plans, procurement and disposal plans and activity schedules;
• Lead formulation, implementation and review of risk and quality management frameworks that are mainstreamed in the operations of the department;
• Promote adherence to the principles of good governance, ethics and integrity in the departments;
• Provide leadership in the formulation and implementation of corruption prevention and mitigation strategies in the departments;
• Spearhead implementation of departmental resource mobilization activities; and Facilitate effective communication and strategic linkages/partnerships/ collaborations with the department’s relevant internal/external stakeholders

Academic qualifications

• Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Strategic Management, Project Planning and Management, Economics and Development Studies, Statistics, Business, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Strategic Management, Project Planning and Management, Economics and Development Studies, Statistics, Business, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Management Course lasting not less than four (weeks from a recognized institution or its equivalent or its equivalent;

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable
• Previous relevant work experience required.
• A minimum period of Ten (10) years relevant work experience, four (years of which should have been the level of management;

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

• Initiate the development and implementation of records and knowledge management policy, procedures and guidelines;
• Plan and implement records management disaster preparedness strategies;
• Consolidate and submit monthly, quarterly and annual records and knowledge management division’s reports;
• Mentor and coach records and knowledge management staff;
• Implement Performance Management System in the records and knowledge management division;
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks in records and knowledge management;
• Initiate and develop information security management strategies
• to safeguard records and knowledge management resources;
• Develop and maintain knowledge management systems, policies, frameworks and mechanisms for effective knowledge transfer and organizational learning;
• Implement and enforce knowledge management systems policies, frameworks and mechanisms for effective knowledge transfer;
• Secure and maintain knowledge management systems, policies, frameworks and mechanisms for effective knowledge transfer and organisational learning; and
• Implement and enforce knowledge management systems policies, frameworks and mechanisms for effective knowledge transfer.

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Science; Records Management and Information Technology;
• Archives and Records Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s Degree in Information Science; Records Management and Information Technology; Archives and Records Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies Management Course lasting not less than four (weeks or its equivalent;
• Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable
• Previous relevant work experience required.
• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (years of which must have been in a supervisory role;

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

• Supervise, mentor, coach and train other compliance officers in the department in the performance of their duties and responsibilities;
• Supervise day to day administrative and operational affairs of the department at the tactical level in compliance with relevant policies, regulatory and statutory requirements;
• Promote compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements within the department;
• Facilitate the execution of the Authority’s strategic goals and corporate plans by the department;
• Supervise implementation of departmental budget, work plan, procurement plans;
• Appraise departmental staff under his/her direct supervision.
• Lead implementation of risk and quality management frameworks that are mainstreamed in the operations of the department;
• Support the implementation of good governance practices and corruption prevention and mitigation strategies in the department;
• Supervise implementation of departmental resource mobilization activities;
• Articulate departmental issues in various forums;
• Observe fiscal prudence in execution of the departmental activities; and Management and administration of regional office matters.

Academic qualifications

• Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines; Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Applied Sciences, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Business Studies, Law or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines; Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Applied Sciences, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Business Studies, Law or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (weeks from a recognized institution or its equivalent.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Professional Diploma in a relevant field or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership in a relevant professional body in good standing.
• Previous relevant work experience required.
• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (years of which should have been in a supervisory role