Director, Corporate Services/Administration

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Kenya Utalii College (KUC) is a leading African hospitality and tourism training institution. Established 47 years ago the College has trained over 60,000 graduates from around the world who continue to serve in the local and international hospitality and tourism industry. The College opened its doors in 1975 and was established under the Hotels and Restaurants Act, (Cap. 494, Laws of Kenya) which has since been replaced by the Tourism Act, 2011.

JOB SUMMARY

Job DescriptionDuties and responsibilities will entail:-Provide strategic leadership in the development and implementation of policies, systems, and strategies governing finance, human resources, ICT, communications, and property management to ensure effective institutional support and operational excellence.Oversee the formulation, harmonization, and enforcement of guidelines, regulations, and procedures for all corporate service functions to enhance governance, compliance, and service delivery across the College.Lead the preparation and presentation of Council papers relating to finance, human resources, ICT, communications, and property management to support informed decision-making by the Council.Champion change management initiatives, driving modernization, efficiency, and transformation of support functions to align with institutional priorities and evolving operational needs.Build institutional capacity within corporate services, including developing HR management plans, strengthening talent pipelines, and supporting effective succession planning.Oversee prudent financial and asset management, ensuring transparent resource allocation, accurate reporting, optimal utilization, and compliance with financial legislation and best practices.Institutionalize comprehensive performance management systems, including performance contracting, appraisals, and staff development frameworks to enhance accountability and productivity across the College.Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships and linkages with stakeholders to support staff training, capacity building, and operational advancement of the College.Uphold professional standards across all corporate services disciplines, ensuring adherence to ethical practices, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies.Interpret and provide advisory guidance on labour laws, financial regulations, ICT policies, and other relevant statutes, ensuring compliance and effective risk mitigation within corporate services functions.Advise the College on adoption of modern technologies and digital systems that enhance operational efficiency, reduce redundancies, strengthen accountability, and promote paperless processes.Provide overall leadership in property and facilities management, ensuring proper maintenance, safety, utilization, and optimization of college assets.Ensure robust financial stewardship and asset accountability, including oversight of budgeting, expenditure control, financial reporting, and institutional audits.Provide technical input in development, implementation and review of the College’s strategic plan, vision, mission and objectives.Provide strategic leadership in establishing, nurturing, and strengthening collaborations and partnerships with Government agencies, development partners, the private sector, and other key stakeholders to enhance synergy, resource mobilization, and effective delivery of the Directorate’s mandate.Provide strategic leadership in the formulation, implementation, monitoring, and review of the Directorate’s annual budgets, procurement and disposal plans, performance contracts, and annual reports to ensure prudent resource utilization, operational efficiency, and alignment with the Corporation’s strategic priorities and governance frameworks.Provide strategic leadership in supervising, coaching, mentoring, and developing staff to foster a high-performing, motivated, and ethical workforce that effectively delivers on the Directorate’s mandate.Provide strategic leadership in the formulation, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Directorate’s risk management policies and frameworks to ensure robust systems for accountability, enterprise risk management, and business continuity.Provide strategic leadership in the development, implementation, and periodic review of the Directorate’s Citizen Service Delivery Charter to enhance accountability, transparency, and service excellence in addressing stakeholder needs and expectations.Foster and entrench a conducive corporate culture that upholds ethical conduct, integrity, professionalism, and good governance within the Directorate, in line with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, and the Corporation’s core values. Person SpecificationsFor appointment to this position, an officer must have:Served for a minimum of eight (8) years in Public Service or in a large and reputable organization in the Private Sector, four (4) of which must have been at a senior management level.Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management/Development/Planning, Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science/Government, Anthropology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management/Development/Planning, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, Public Administration, Political Science/Government, Anthropology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.CPA/CPS Finalist or Higher National Diploma in a relevant field.A leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.Membership to a relevant professional body.Analytical skills, Leadership skills, Negotiation skills.Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.Possess good oral and written communication skills, including report writing.Have a good understanding of the mandate of Council and its role in realisation of the national development agenda; andHave good interpersonal, negotiation and computer application skills.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Operative management, University teaching, People management, Leadership skills, Policy drafting and development

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education