General Manager – Corporate Services

Reporting to: Managing Director Employment Type: Five (5) Year Contract renewable once subject to retirement age and satisfactory performance Work Station: Nairobi

Key responsibilities (summary)

• Spearhead development, review and implementation of policies, plans and strategies in Human Resource Management, Insurance, Administration and ICT.
• Provide leadership in HR strategy, talent management, employee relations, welfare and occupational health and safety.
• Spearhead organizational structure design, business processes, succession and leadership development programs.
• Drive innovation, including automation of processes; oversee delivery of technology-related services.
• Manage reward and benefits systems; guide manpower and employee engagement strategies.
• Steer strategies on property management, cleaning, garbage collection and pest control; ensure adequate insurance cover.
• Spearhead departmental work plans, budgets, procurement and asset disposal plans, corruption prevention, risk management and corporate governance.
• Manage day-to-day administrative and operational functions; oversee fleet management and corporate assets; coordinate culture change strategy and insurance services.
• Oversee preparation of board papers; provide monthly and quarterly reports; appraise direct reports.
• Approve department budget, expenditure and procurement plan; account for resources; resource mobilization.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant field from a reputable institution.
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resource Management, ICT, Social Sciences or equivalent.
• Relevant professional qualification and membership to a relevant professional body.
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
• Valid practicing Certificate.
• Not less than fifteen (15) years' working experience, five (5) of which in a senior management position in a State Corporation or comparable organization in the Public Service or private sector.

Competencies

• Leadership, negotiation and arbitration, problem solving, financial management, organizational, strategic management, stakeholder management, change management, planning and analytical, visionary, interpersonal and communication, networking, creativity and innovation, time management, emotional intelligence.

Mandatory documents

• Signed application letter.
• Detailed CV with current and previous employers, positions held, education, current and expected salary, notice period and at least three professional referees.
• Copies of academic and professional certificates.
• Copy of National ID or Passport.

Successful candidates must present Chapter Six clearances: DCI Certificate of Good Conduct, HELB, KRA Tax Compliance, EACC, and CRB report.

Open to Kenyan citizens only. Competitive remuneration in accordance with Corporation guidelines.