Kenya National Library Service Deputy Director (Finance & Administration) Jobs in Kenya

Kenya National Library Service Deputy Director (Finance & Administration) Jobs in Kenya

The Deputy Director, Finance and Administration will report to the Director/CEO KNLS. The officer will provide strategic leadership by working with the Director/CEO and Management team to ensure the overall development and implementation of the organization's mandate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide leadership in the development and implementation of Board policies and implementation of Board resolutions

Support the Director/CEO in the development and implementation of Board's strategic plan

Prepare and present relevant position papers to Board/Management/External Agencies

Provide leadership to foster a culture that promotes team capability, efficiency and reflects the values which facilitate performance, professionalism and innovation by staff

Oversee the formulation and implementation of Human Resource, administration and financial
management policies

Appraise and evaluate staff performance

Develop and administer suitable staff compensation benefits scheme

Ensure implementation of appropriate staff development and training

Oversee the preparation, monitoring and reporting of budget

Manage the corporation's assets and ensure they are insured and tagged to mitigate risks

Serve as a mentor, coach and guide to senior staff

Coordinate construction projects and oversee repairs and maintenance of the facilities

Any other duties relevant to the function

Qualifications and Experience

Master's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized
Institution with at least seven (7) years of continuous service and work experience,

five (5) of which must be at a Senior Management level in a large organization

Professional knowledge and competence in Financial Management and Administration

Proven literacy in ICT applications, especially in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Knowledge of Kenya Government's financial and operational procedures

Be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and in good standing

Strategic Leadership and Development Programme (SLDP) Course (at least 6 weeks)

Work experience in a National or Public Library environment will be an added advantage

Core Competencies

Good verbal and written communication skills

Good analytical skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to mobilize resources

Creativity and innovation

Presentation skills

Team Player

Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and productive relations with staff, donors and public

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Kenya National Library Service Deputy Director (Finance & Administration) Jobs in Kenya

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