Ewaso Ngiro South Development Authority Jobs

ENSDA, one of the six Regional Development Authorities, was established in 1989 by an Act of Parliament Cap 447 of the Laws of Kenya and started operations in 1991. The Authority covers Narok, Kajiado, parts of Nakuru and Nyandarua Counties.

The Authority’s Mandate is to initiate, plan, implement and co-ordinate socio-economic development projects and programs within the region.

The Authority seeks to invite applications from suitably qualified individuals for the following positions:-

1. Chief Manager / Planning, Research and Development
Ref: ENSDA/1/CM-PRD

Job Description

He/She will report to the Managing Director and will be responsible for:-
  • Advise the MD and Senior Management (HODs) and Ministry of Regional Development Authorities (MORDA)) on matters relating to planning and provide professional and technical advice as required.
  • Initiate studies and surveys (Research) as may be considered necessary by the Government or the Authority and to assess alternative demands within the region on the natural resources thereof, including agriculture, (both irrigated and rain-fed) forestry, wildlife, and tourism industries, electric power generation, mining and fishing, and to recommend economic priorities.
  • Effect a programme of both monitoring and evaluating the performance of projects within the development area so as to improve such performance and establish responsibility thereof, and to improve future planning;
  • Responsible for the maintenance, development (and assist in) implementation of all statutory and non statutory plans as pertinent to the work of the department.
  • Provide staff with advice and support on planning policy matters.
  • Ensure the provision of timely professional advice to the management on matters relating to the progress of the department.
  • Keep service related systems and procedures under review and implement changes where appropriate, including the use of new technology in delivering the planning service and in order to deliver Best Value.
  • Responsible for conducting performance appraisals, promote continuing professional development of staff within the department and setting standards of performance and to monitor achievement
  • Produce and keep adequate and approved records and to compile reports, statistics or other relevant material related to the duties as allocated to the team or any others as may be reasonably required including ensuring that all statutory and government returns are completed and returned as required
  • Reviews professional journals and scientific papers to keep abreast of changes in processing methods, product reformulation and legal and regulatory affairs which could impact Authority’s mandate and processes.
  • Develops monitoring and evaluation frame work for the Authority activities
Qualifications and experience:
  • A Bachelor’s degree in economics or related field from a recognized university with 5 years experience in senior management position, three of which must have been hands on in planning and research activities.
  • A Master’s Degree in Planning Economics and Development Research or project management.
  • Demonstrate clear understanding of the role of Regional development in Kenya’s social economic development and particularly in line with vision 2030.
  • Must be computer literate with knowledge and experience in data analysis and planning software’s.
  • Should demonstrate knowledge of community involvement in planning.
  • Should demonstrated experience in community development initiatives.
  • Should be above 30 years of age.
2. Chief Manager / Finance
Ref: ENSDA/2/CM/FIN

Job Description

He/She will report to the Managing Director and will be responsible for policy and strategic financial management to support the various financial matters of the Authority.
  • In collaboration with the Managing Director’s office, develop, implement and maintain good financial policies and systems.
  • Manage the budgetary and forward planning systems and process including annual, quarterly and ad- hoc budgets.
  • Review all contracts to ensure the budgets are in line with the Authority’s requirements and standards of financial operations.
  • Provide operational financial support and guidance to the Authority on budgeting and financial performance.
  • Produce periodic financial reports and interpret the same to management.
  • Ensure proper books of accounting are maintained and kept up to date within MORDA policy guidelines.
  • Monitor overall financial performance and reporting including the payroll and ensure that statutory requirements made in time.
  • Liaise with Internal and External auditors and respond to queries, observations and recommendations.
  • Manage the overall work process of the finance function by ensuring effective work assignment, supervision and performance monitoring and appraisal of staff.
  • Develop and implement effective financial management reporting procedures
  • Account to the Managing Director on the delivery of set departmental targets and provide regular financial monthly, quarterly and annual reports
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Management including appointments in various committees.
Qualifications and experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting option) or any other related field from a recognized university.
  • Masters in business Administration
  • 5 years experience in senior position
  • Should be a CPA or ACCA holder
  • Computer literacy and knowledge of accounting packages especially Peachtree is essential.
  • Must demonstrate high level of performance in past or present position.
  • Demonstrate high leadership qualities and a team player
  • Must be a person of high integrity
  • Should be above 30 years of age.
3. Chief Manager / Human Resource and Administration
Ref: ENSDA/3/CM/HR&ADM

Job description

Reporting to the Managing Director He/She will be responsible for Human Resources Management as most important asset of the organization.
  • Develop and manage a comprehensive Human resource system including the welfare and pension issues of the Authority
  • Development of effective tools to assist in creating an optimal organizational structure and productive work environment (HR guideline materials including hand books, orientation manuals, performance appraisals tools, induction programmes etc).
  • Encourage a positive and team-focused working environment by setting standards of good communication and ensure staff behavior is in line with the organization’s core values.
  • Ensure successions plans are in place for key leadership roles
  • Assessment of training needs and development
  • Management of a staff training programme should be conversant with labour/industrial relation.
Qualifications and experience
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Commerce, Humanities or other related field from a recognized university
  • Must have served in a senior management position for a at least 5 years
  • MBA specializing in Human resource Management will be an added advantage
  • Computer literate
  • Must demonstrate an all round experience in HR management.
  • Should be above 30 years of age.
4. Chief Manager / Business Development and Investment Promotion
Ref: ENSDA/4/CM/BDIP

Job description

Reporting to the Managing Director He/She will be responsible for designing, implementing and managing the various ventures to increase income generation for the Authority and communities in the region.
  • Identify and develop business opportunities for the Authority’s creative solutions and services
  • Prepares the annual business development plan
  • Develop and implement strategies for new products and services
  • Determine new opportunities by analyzing business needs
  • Provide direction, guidance to the department to ensure alignment with the Authority’s strategies
  • Pro-actively hunt for target organizations and establish communications with those businesses that can benefit from Authority’s services
  • Develop and manage marketing tools and collateral for existing and new clients
  • Implement business models so as to create new ventures
  • Liaise with donor agencies
  • Development of suitable community investment projects.
Qualification and experience
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, entrepreneurship, commerce or related discipline from a recognized university.
  • Master’s degree majoring in strategic management
  • Must have served for 5 years in a senior management position in related area of specialization
  • Proven ability and experience in resource mobilization, entrepreneurship networking and linkages with development partners/organizations
  • Team player with good communication skills
  • Computer literate
  • Should be above 30 years of age.
5. Chief Manager: Technical Services and Operations
Ref: ENSDA/5/CM/TS/O

Job Description

Reporting to the Managing Director, He/She will be responsible for:-
  • Provides technical direction for the development, design and systems integration for the service engagement from definition phase through to implementation.
  • Provide overall leadership, coordination, management and supervision of specific technical services and operations including engineering works.
  • Co-ordinate implementation of the schemes within the area such that human, water, animal, land and other resources are utilized to the best advantages and to monitor design and execution of planned projects within the area.
  • Co-ordinate and present abstraction and use of natural resources, especially water, within the area and to set up effective strategies of such abstractions and usage.
  • Cause and effect the construction of any works deemed necessary for the protection and utilization of the water and soils of the area.
  • Spearhead and supervise identification ,collection, collation and correlation of all such activities related to the use of water and other resources and also economic and related activities within the area as may be necessary for the efficient forward planning of the area.
  • Account on the delivery of the set technical services and operations targets and provide regular monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Applies significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve service of the Authority.
  • Reviews work of development teams.
  • Recognize system defencies and implements effective solutions for agricultural engineering, mining and environmental activities.
  • Manages technical resources within budget and project schedule.
  • Consistently delivers high-quality services to the Authority and /or clients.
Qualification and Experience
  • A minimum of a Master degree in Agricultural Engineering, Natural Resource, Civil Engineering or other related from recognized University.
  • Must be registered by ERB (Engineers Registration Board) in case of Engineers.
  • Must have served in a senior management position in the infrastructure sector in Kenya for at least 6 years.
  • Demonstrated a clear understanding of the role of regional development in Kenya’s social economic development and particularly in line with vision 2030.
  • Computer literate in AutoCAD and other Computer Aided Design (CAD) engineering design programmes.
6. Senior Legal Services Officer
Ref: ENSDA/6/M/LS

Job Description

Reporting to the Managing Director He/She will be responsible for:-
  • Draw up organization leases, contracts and all related legal documents.
  • Preparing legal opinions and advising on general issues that may arise from time to time with respect to activities of the Authority.
  • Receiving summons, reviewing the relevant files and preparing suitable instructions to external lawyers.
  • Co-ordinate legal prosecution in cases involving the Authority
  • Provide legal advice to the Board and Management
  • Prosecute for the Authority cases of those not complying with the Authority’s Act
  • Monitoring legal events and responding appropriately for purposes of promoting and enhancing the Authority’s interests.
  • Liaison with external lawyers and provides regular monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Custodian of statutory documents of the Authority
  • Vetting and drafting legal agreements.
Qualification and experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university
  • A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
  • Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with at least 5 years relevant experience.
  • Must be computer literate.
  • Should be above 30 years of age
7. Senior Supplies Chain Officer
Ref: ENSDA/7/M/SP

Job Description

Reporting to the Managing Director, He/She will be responsible for:-
  • Overseeing the procurement processes and procedures to ensure these are in line with the Procurement Act.
  • Reviewing the usage and expenditure on large expenditure items with a view of identifying areas of cost reductions and/or services improvement.
  • Coordinating and supervising the tendering process including participating in the evaluation of bids for goods and services.
  • Investigate and qualify suppliers for pre-qualification processes
  • Monitor market trends and conditions and advice management on competitive pricing.
  • Managing and processing payments(in liaison with the finance department) to all suppliers under contract to ensure compliance and ability to partner with the fund
  • Reviewing and presenting evaluation reports to tender committee
  • Preparation of the annual procurement plans in line with budgetary allocations
  • Secretary to the tender committee
  • Participating in the annual expenditure budgeting process for all shared services and general usage items.
  • Undertake routine market intelligence surveys on pricing of products and services.
Qualification and experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business related courses from a recognized university.
  • Post graduate qualification in procurement and/or supplies management with at least 5 year’s relevant management experience.
  • A Masters degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
  • Must be a member of a professional body i.e. KISM or CIPS.
  • Computer literate.
  • Should be above 30 years of age
8. Senior Internal Audit and Risk Management Officer
Ref: ENSDA/8/IA/RMO

Reporting to the Board on policy issues and to the Managing Director on day to day operations,

He/She will be responsible for:-
  • Oversee the day to day administration of the audit section.
  • Make annual and departmental audit plans and guidelines.
  • Organize, direct, coordinate and control audit services.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and carry out spot checks.
  • Follow-up outstanding issues to ensure appropriate corrective action after external audits.
  • Participate in the budget process and prepare internal audit reports.
  • Co-ordinate both internal and external audits.
  • Educate staff members on the changes in the law i.e. sensitization of staff of emerging issues.
  • Developing and implementing effective risk management, control and governance framework.
  • Understanding and mitigating the financial, commercial and strategic risks within the Authority.
  • Leading discussion of internal; audit and risk recommendations and agreed remedial actions and plans
  • Liaising with external auditors in carrying out audits.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Bachelors, degree in Accounting, Finance or a degree in a related field from a recognized university.
  • Accounting qualification (ACCA, or CPA (K) or an equivalent qualification with at least 10 years relevant post qualification experience as an internal auditor.
  • Computer literacy and a good working knowledge of accounting packages and financial management systems are essential.
9. Chief Records Management Officer
Ref: ENSDA/9/CRMO

He/She will report to the Administrative Manager

An Officer at this level will be responsible for efficient management of Registry Services in the Authority.

Specific duties include:
  • Planning appropriate office accommodation.
  • Preparation and submission of budget estimates for the registry.
  • Initiating appraisal and disposal of files, documents and other records in the registry.
  • Supervision, guidance and development of staff working under him/her.
Requirement for appointment
  • A Degree in Information Science/Records Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Must have served in the grade of Senior Records Management Officer or in a relevant and comparable position in the Public Service for minimum period of (3) years.
  • Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution and
  • Demonstrated professional competence and administrative ability in handling records management work.
These are senior positions which require the successful candidates to provide policy guidelines to staff under them and for the overall mandate of the respective departments.

Serving officers who meet the above qualifications and requirements are encouraged to apply.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with responsibility of the job and experience of the individual will be offered to the right candidates.

The positions will be on permanent and pensionable terms.

Interested candidates should submit their applications with a detailed CV and photocopies of all testimonials, IDs stating their current position, current remuneration level, E-mail, contact address and telephone number and addresses of three referees to reach the undersigned on or before 29th April 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Managing Director
Ewaso Ngiro South Development Authority
Email address: md.ensda@gmail.com
P O Box 213-20500
Nareok
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