Corporate Support Services Director Job NTSA

Corporate Support Services Director Job, Kenyan Director Jobs 2023, 

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is a State Corporation established through an Act of Parliament; Act Number 33 of 26th October 2012. The Authority is mandated with effectively managing the road transport sub-sector, minimizing road traffic accidents and loss of lives resulting therefrom.

Pursuant to this mandate, the Authority seeks to recruit highly motivated, visionary, dynamic and results oriented candidates to fill the under mentioned positions:

1.        DIRECTOR, CORPORATE SUPPORT SERVICES (GRADE NTSA 2) – REF: NTSA/05/2023/08 (READVERTISED)

The Director, Corporate Support Services will be part of the NTSA’s Senior Management Team and shall report to the Director General. The job holder will be responsible for ensuring the Authority continuously has the institutional capacity and capabilities necessary to deliver on its mandate. The Director shall also oversee the Finance and Human Resource and Administration functions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

a) Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the implementation of a dynamic corporate strategy that is able to deliver exemplary services and results as envisioned in the strategic plan;
• Develop the   Authority’s  budget  and  continuously    monitor  and   evaluate  its
• implementation;
• Give oversight to the Authority financial affairs and advise the Authority on financial planning strategies and policies;
• Ensure effective and efficient management of the Authority’s Resources including
• Finances and Assets;
• Ensure the provision of meaningful, accurate and prompt management accounts and reports to the Director General and the Board;
• Negotiating with banks and donors for appropriate support;
• Give oversight to the Authority’s human capital affairs, ensuring that the Authority has
• the right and sufficient human resource to meet its objectives;
• Ensure that current and future space and other facility needs are provided for; and
• Provide oversight for effective records management operations;

b)  Policy Development

• Participate in the development and review of the Institution’s strategic plan;
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, public, Public Financial Management Act, IPSAS and IFRS and ISO Standards; and
• Review the Corporate Services business plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and government performance contract

c)   Administrative Duties

• Provide continuous leadership, supervision, training and development of the directorate staff by ensuring an effective and motivated team;
• Ensure the fulfilment of the directorate’s performance contract targets;
• Oversee operations of HR and Administration and Finance

Qualifications and Experience

To be appointed to this role, the successful candidate must be a Kenyan citizen and possess the following key requirements;

• Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Finance, Government, Sociology, Business Administration, or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or a related field from a recognized institution;
• Possesses professional qualification either as a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP-K) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K);
• Membership to IHRM(K) or ICPAK;
• Attendance of a Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
• Fifteen (15) years relevant work experience in finance, human resource, public administration, five (5) of which must have been at a senior management position in a comparable organization

Skills and Competencies

• Highly accountable in decision making and of integrity;
• Strong negotiation, lobbying and analytical skills;
• Assertive, team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to drive change and innovation;
• Excellent communicator and ability to manage multidisciplinary teams;
• Excellent strategic leadership skills particularly in strategy execution, monitoring and evaluation; and
• Proficiency in ICT

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should apply in confidence indicating the Job Ref. No. on both the application and envelope to the address below, enclosing CV with full details of educational background and professional qualifications. The application should also have copies of certificates, relevant testimonials and the National ID. Applications may be deposited at the Authority’s Head Office Reception, 316 Upper Hill Chambers, Ground floor, 2nd Ngong Avenue, or posted to;

The Director General,

National Transport and Safety Authority, 316 Upper Hill Chambers, 2nd Ngong Avenue,

P.O. Box 3602-00506,

NAIROBI.

All applications should be received not later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday 29th May 2023.

NTSA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Youth, Women and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply. Please note that only

shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

PLEASE NOTE THAT NTSA DOES NOT CHARGE ANY FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS FOR PERSONS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT WITH NTSA.