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Director, Corporate Services at Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)

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The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is an autonomous public institute that was established in May 1997 through a Legal Notice and commenced operations in June 1999. In January 2007,His Excellency the President signed the KIPPRA Bill into law and the KIPPRA Act No. 15 of 2006 commenced on 1st February 2007.The Institute is thus an autonomous Think Tank established under an Act of Parliament. Vision An international centre of excellence in public policy research and analysis Mission To provide quality public policy advice to the Government of Kenya by conducting objective research and analysis and through capacity building in order to contribute to the achievement of national development goals


Reference HR/7/DCS/2021/12


Job Grade KIP 2


Basic Salary Scale KES 271,411 – 382,848 per month


Directorate Corporate Services


Supervisor Executive Director


Position Summary


Head the Directorate of Corporate Services and oversee the Human Resource and Administration, Finance, Corporate Communications, and Information Communication Technology management in the Institute.


Key Responsibilities


Duties and responsibilities will entail: –



  • Overseeing the Human Resource and Administration, Finance, Corporate Communications and Information Communication Technology management in th Institute;

  • Formulating, interpreting, and implementing human resource, finance, corporate communications, and information communication technology policies, strategies, and programs;

  • Responsible for the prudent management and utilization of all the resources under the above departments;

  • Responsible for the development of a master strategy and business continuity management of the Directorate;

  • Responsible for the implementation of the Institute’s resolutions on matters affecting the departments under his or her oversight role;

  • Responsible for the consolidation of the departmental procurement plans and budgets;

  • Responsible for teamwork and collaboration among the various departments under his or her supervision;

  • Coordinate the preparation of respective board papers for Finance and Human Resource Board committees;

  • Ensuring efficient, effective, professional, and sustainable human resource and administrative systems within the Institute; and

  • Responsible for the development and implementation of the strategies of the respective departments.


Requirements


Qualifications


For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:



  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Commerce, Accounting, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

  • Masters of Business Administration degree or in any of the following fields; Human

  • Resource Management, Commerce or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

  • A minimum period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience eight (8) should be at management level;

  • Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks cumulative from a

  • recognized institution;

  • Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable;

  • Computer application skills

  • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

  • Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies, and Attributes:


Functional Skills



  • Mentoring skills;

  • Leadership skills;

  • Negotiation skills;

  • Communication skills;

  • Interpersonal skills;

  • Management skills;

  • Problem-solving skills; and

  • Presentation skills,


Behavioral competencies and attributes



  • Accountability;

  • Commitment;

  • Teamwork;

  • Coaching and Development;

  • Adaptability;

  • Innovative;

  • Strategic thinking; and

  • Critical thinking.


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