Public Service Commission Career Opportunities - Director, Finance, Administration and Planning

One (1) Post
V/No.50/2013
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

Be a Kenyan citizen;

Have at least fifteen (15) years experience in Finance, Administration and Planning, three (3) years of which should have been in a leadership/senior management position in the Public Service or Private Sector;

Have a Masters degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Public/Business Administration or related field from a university recognized in Kenya;

Have a Bachelors degree in Commerce, Public/Business Administration or any other relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;

Be a holder of CPA(K)/ACCA qualifications;

Be in good standing with a relevant professional body;

Have attended a course in leadership or management lasting not less than four (4) weeks in a recognized institution;

Have demonstrable professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of a public organization;

Be proficient in application of Information Communication Technology (ICT);

Have sound knowledge of financial and accounting systems in the public sector as spelt out in the Public Finance Management Act; and

Have proper understanding of the Procurement Act and Regulations prevailing in the Public Sector. Key Competencies

Strong leadership and management skills;

A strategic thinker;

Good interpersonal relations with proven communication skills, both verbal and written; and

Strong negotiation and organisation skills; Duties and Responsibilities
The Director, Finance, Administration and Planning will be in-charge of financial and accounting operations including reporting in accordance with Government regulations.
He/She will have oversight role over the human resource management, procurement, planning and ICT functions of the Commission to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of these support activities.
He/She will be responsible to the Commission Secretary for:

Coordinating all administrative and logistical matters in the Commission;

Providing strategic direction in finance, administration and planning functions of the Commission;

Ensuring that an appropriate financial policy framework is in place to guide decision-making by the Commission;

Working closely with the leadership team and advising on the financial implications of the proposed action;

Managing, directing, and coordinating the activities of the finance and planning departments including financial reporting and accounting;

Ensuring the Human Resource and Financial Strategy are linked to the corporate strategy of the Commission;

Monitoring effective implementation of financial, human resource and accounting strategies;

Reviewing, evaluating and recommending improvements to the financial administrative and planning systems and procedures; and

Developing and implementing corporate Information Communication Technology strategies to improve performance. How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications online through one of the Commission’s websites www.publicservice.go.ke/www.psckjobs.go.ke OR by completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised 2007).
The form may be downloaded from the Commission’s website.
Please Note
Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form.
ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Public Service Commission is committed to availing equal employment opportunities to all Kenyans. People with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertisement are encouraged to apply.
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates with transcripts during interviews.
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
Completed application forms should be sent to:
The Secretary
Public Service Commission of Kenya
P.O. Box 30095 – 00100
Nairobi.

so as to reach the Commission on or before 18th September, 2013
Alice A. Otwala (Mrs.), MBS
Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Public Service Commission