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Our client, Agriculture and Food Authority is the regulatory authority for the food and agriculture sector in Kenya.
Established by the AFA Act in 2013, the Authority is responsible for enhancing synergies between the various actors, standardization and quality assurance of agricultural products and increased competitiveness in the sector.
Due to recent reorganization exercise occasioned by merger of 8 entities in the agriculture sector and involving job evaluation, review the Authority’s organizational structure and staff rationalization, the Authority is seeking to fill the following exciting and challenging position:
Director – Corporate Services
Ref. AFA/DCS/01/2017
(1 Post)
Reporting to the Director General, the position is responsible for overall management of enabling and support services in the Authority including Finance, HR and Administration, ICT, Technical Services and Regional Coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures;
- Ensure that financial resources of the Authority are managed efficiently and provide accurate and timely financial information;
- Ensure continuous operation and cost-efficiency of the Authority’s ICT systems, network, database architecture and data security; and
- Provide liaison and representation the Authority with stakeholders and facilitating the Authority’s activities in the regions.
Person Specifications
- Is a holder of a Masters and a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; Engineering, Natural Sciences, Humanities and Arts, Business, Finance, Computer Science, Social Sciences, Agricultural Studies or related field from a recognized university;
- Has not less than 10 years relevant work experience with 4 years in leadership; and
- Valid membership to a relevant professional body is an added advantage.
Application Procedure
Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and should submit among other documents; Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board; Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority; Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.
It you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for any of the roles above, please submit your application including copies of your academic arid professional certificates, testimonials and your curriculum vitae, including among other details your current position, current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts of three (3) referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience and quoting the respective reference number on your application letter.
Remuneration for these posts will be as prescribed by Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
To be considered, your application must be received by Wednesday 18 October 2017 addressed to:
The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way Westlands,
Nairobi, Kenya
AFA is an equal opportunity employer and canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Please also note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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