Director, Corporate Support Service at National Transport and Safety Authority

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The National Transport and safety Authority was established through an Act of Parliament; Act Number 33 on 26th October . The objective of forming the Authority was to harmonize the operations of the key road transport departments and help in effectively managing the road transport sub-sector and minimizing loss of lives through road crashes. Vision: Efficient, Reliable and Safe Roads in Kenya Mission: To continually improve accessibility of Kenya’s road transport system for all users. Core functions: The main functions of the Authority as outlined in section 4 of the NTSA Act; Ref: NTSA/05//08Key Duties and Responsibilities 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; andProvide oversight for effective records management operations; 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; andReview the Corporate Services business plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and government performance contract. 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 departments. 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 weeks from a recognized institution is an added advantage;Fifteen years relevant work experience in finance, human resource, public administration, five of which must have been at a senior management position in a comparable organization.