Director, Corporate Services Job KeNHA

Director Jobs, Kenya National Highways Authority Jobs.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing Finance, HR Management, ICT and Administration activities in the Authority;
• Formulating and developing policies, plans and strategies in the functional areas of Finance, HR Management,ICT and Administration services;
• Developing and maintaining team capability and culture that reflect the values which facilitates performance, professionalism and initiative by staff throughout the Authority;
• Championing value-for-money and model cost-effective measurement techniques for assessing output quality delivered by Finance. ICT, HRM and Administration services;
• Ensuring financial prudence and discipline for Financial Accounting, Planning, treasury management and budgetary controls in compliance with PFM Act 2012 and IPSAS;
• Maintaining financial records and submission of statutory returns and financial statements;
• Liaising with Development Partners and other external parties on all financial matters;
• Preparing of annual budgets and provision of technical support to non- finance line managers during the budget making process;
• Assessing HR requirements for the Authority and preparing human resource plans on how to ensure that the right people are in the right places at the right time;
• Conducting training and development programmes based on training and competence needs assessments; and
• Managing the Authority’s compensation and reward policy.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Cumulative period of (15) years’ relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been the grade of Assistant Director and above in a relevant specialization or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:-Human Resource Management/Development, Public Administration, Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Finance,Economics,Business Management/Administration, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Human Resource Management/ Development, Public Administration, Commerce (Accounting/ Finance Option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration/Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing;
• A valid professional certificate/license from a relevant professional body where applicable;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives, and ability to relate them to management of the corporate services function.

How to Apply

Shortlisted candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of Leadership and Integrity set out in Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya and shall be required to present the following documents during the interview.

• Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission Clearance Certificate
• Kenya Revenue Authority Tax Compliance Certificate
• Higher Education Loans Board Clearance Certificate or proof of ongoing repayments
• Certificate of Good Conduct issued by National Police Service
• Certificate of Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) The above documents will not be required at the point of application.

Application period closes on 18th May, 2026 at 5.00 pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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