Senior Deputy Director - Finance and Administration

Grade: KFS 2

Reporting to the Director, the incumbent will formulate and coordinate the implementation of sound Financial, Human Resource and Administration policies and strategies for effective management of Financial, HR and Administrative activities.

Overall Responsibility

• Develop effective Financial, HR and Administration policies and strategies to meet the objectives of the Service
• Initiate and co-ordinate the Organization’s Development interventions aimed at promoting culture change in Finance, Human Resource and Administration policies
• Prepare and implement the annual work plan for Finance, HR and Administration activities
• Undertake benchmarking on current developments in HR and Financial Management practices
• Ensure compliance with Financial Reporting standards and labour legislation.
• Preparation of the strategic Financial and HR plans, forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Coordinate the budgeting process, monitoring cash flow and overseeing the organization’s financial performance against the budget and operational goals

Required Qualifications and experience

• Minimum of a Masters degree specializing in Finance, Human Resource Management or Strategic Management from a recognized University
• CPA (K) / CPS(K) or Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Training on Results Based Management
• Twelve (12) years experience in a senior management position in a large and reputable organization, eight (8) of which should be as a Head of Finance or HR or Administration.
• Thorough knowledge of Kenya Labour Laws and Financial legislations/ regulation.
• Must be a member of a relevant professional body
• Must poses strong computer skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people at different levels of management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to lead and manage change

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their detailed CV with daytime contacts and copies of academic and professional certificates through the address given below on or before 27th June 2011.

Please note that those who had applied earlier are required to re-apply again.

DN/A 1005
P. O. Box 49010
00100 Nairobi

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to disqualification.

Kenya Forest Service is an equal opportunity employer.