Transition Authority HR & Admin and Finance Manager Jobs in Kenya
The Transition Authority
(TA) is a statutory body with a constitutional mandate of facilitating
and coordinating the transition to the devolved system of government in
Kenya pursuant to the provisions of the Transition to Devolved
Government Act 201 2 and section 15(2) (d) of the sixth Schedule to the
Constitution of Kenya 2010.
In order to effectively
deliver on its mandate, the Transition Authority seeks to recruit a high
caliber, visionary and results- oriented professional from qualified
Kenyan citizens to fill the following key positions at its head office
in Nairobi:
Human Resource and Administration Manager
Terms of service: 2 year contract subject to continuous satisfactory performance
Salary: Attractive and competitive packages
Job Description
The Human Resource and Administration Manager will be responsible for coordination of all human resource and administrative services at the Authority.
Specifically the will be responsible for:
- Facilitating formulation, implementation and monitoring of human resource management and administration policies, strategies and procedures;
- Managing staff development and performance management;
- Strategic human Resources and Administration planning and development
- Providing administrative guidelines on labor laws, constitutional requirements and any other statutes issued by government from time to time;
- Managing staff welfare matters;
- Ensuring prudent utilization of human and physical resources including their security;
- Managing the Human Resource Management information Systems (HRMIS)
- Aligning human resource and administration strategy to the overall Transition authority mandate
Requirements for Appointment
The candidate must have:
- Served in at a senior position in the relevant field in the public or private sector for a minimum period of eight (8) years;
- A Bachelor’s degree ¡n any Social Science from a recognized institution;
- Masters Degree ¡n any of the following fields: Human Resource Management/Development, Business Administration, Public Administration or any other HR related field from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in computer applications;
- Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence Demonstrate a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and development objectives and ability to align them to Authority’s mandate.
A higher diploma in human resource management and a CPS or its equivalent will be an advantage
Finance Manager
Terms of service: 2 year contract subject to continuous satisfactory performance
Salary: Attractive and competitive packages
Job Description
The Finance manager will be responsible for coordination of all Finance and accounting activities at the Authority.
Specific duties and responsibilities will include:
- Gathering and analyzing financial information and preparing financial reports;
- Monitoring financial performance of the Authority and making appropriate recommendations;
- Preparing and analyzing financial plans, forecasts, and reports;
- Overseeing preparation of Annual work plans
- Overseeing the preparation of annual recurrent and development budgets and estimates
- Overseeing the preparation of management accounts, Statutory reports and financial statements
Requirements for Appointment
The candidate must have:
- Served ¡n a senior management position in the relevant field in the public or private sector for a minimum period of eight (8) years;
- A Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPAK) or its approved equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting or Finance), Business Administration (Accounting or Finance), Business Management (Accounting or Finance) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree ¡n any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB).
- Certificate in computer application; and
- Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capabilities
Interested Candidates
should enclose up to- date CVs giving, details of day time contacts,
names and contacts of three referees, copies of relevant certificates
and testimonials along with a copy of your national identity card
addressed to the
Chief Executive officer
P.O. Box 10736 00100, Nairobi
so as to reach the Transition authority not later than 10th May 2013.
The top corner of the Envelope should be clearly marked- “fransition Authority, Vacancies applied “or through e-mailed to vacancy@transauthority.go.ke or infotransauthority@gmail.com and clearly stating “the position applied for and your name” as a subject.
The Authority is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing will lead to disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be vetted as per Chapter Six of the Constitution.
The Chief Executive Officer
Transition Authority
