The Office of the Controller of Budget ::: Human Resources & Administration Manager

The Office of the Controller of Budget is an independent Office established under Article 228 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Its core mandate is to oversee implementation of the budgets of the National and County governments, approve withdrawals from the Consolidated Fund (Article 206), County Revenue Fund (Article 207) and Equalisation Fund (Article 204) and report on Budget Implementation to Parliament every four months.

Pursuant to Article 252 (1) (c) of the Constitution, the Office seeks to recruit highly qualified and competent staff to fill the following vacant positions.
 

Manager, Human Resources & Administration

Grade COB 5

1 Post
 

Reporting to the Chief Manager HR & Administration, the officer will be responsible for review and implementation of Human Resources & Administration policies and strategies.
 

 

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and review Human Resources & Administrative policies and strategies;
• Implement performance management system;
• Administer competitive compensation strategies and systems;
• Design the necessary staff database;
• Operationalize the succession plan;
• Maintain and review staff establishment;
• Implement a competitive compensation scheme for staff;
• Implement the staff development plan;
• Implement staff induction, mentoring and coaching policy framework;
• Oversee the management of service providers;
• Ensure proper management of organization’s physical assets;
• Develop and implement of health, safety and environmental policies.

Requirements for the position

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Social Science or its equivalent from a recognized university;
• Must have at least 5 years experience in HRM/ Administration;
• Must be well versed with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Sound knowledge of Labour Laws and Employment Act 2007;
• Must be an active member of a relevant professional body with good standing;
• A Masters degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Social Science or its equivalent from a recognized university will be an added advantage.

Required Skills and Personal Attributes

• Leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Integrity
• Good corporate governance
• Team player
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act

Terms and Conditions of Service: Successful candidates for the above positions will be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on a three (3) year contract term.
 

Application Process
 

Qualified interested candidates should submit their applications quoting the job title on both the envelope and the cover letter.

Enclose a detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating your current remuneration, Home County, e-mail address and reliable daytime telephone contacts, together with copies of your certificates, testimonials and national identity card. 

You should also give the names of two referees who must be familiar with your previous work/academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email addresses.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Controller of Budget
Bima House 12th Floor, Harambee Avenue.
P.O Box 35616-00100 

Nairobi

The closing date is 15th September, 2015. 

Only complete applications received by this deadline will be considered. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Office of the Controller of Budget is an equal opportunity employer.

The Office of the Controller of Budget :: Legal Affairs Director and Legal Affairs Manager

The Office of the Controller of Budget is an independent Office established under Article 228 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Its core mandate is to oversee implementation of the budgets of the National and County governments, approve withdrawals from the Consolidated Fund (Article 206), County Revenue Fund (Article 207) and Equalisation Fund (Article 204) and report on Budget Implementation to Parliament every four months.

Pursuant to Article 252 (1) (c) of the Constitution, the Office seeks to recruit highly qualified and competent staff to fill the following vacant positions.
 

Director, Legal Affairs

Grade COB 3

1 Post

Reporting to the Controller of Budget, the officer will be responsible for formulation and implementation of Legal, Governance and Compliance policies, systems and procedures and overseeing research on legal matters.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Head the Legal Services Directorate;
• Advise management on legal, governance and compliance issues;
• Formulate legal, governance & compliance strategic direction aligned to government policies and the Constitution;
• Oversee implementation of legal, governance & compliance policies, systems and procedures;
• Ensure compilation of reports on Legal, Governance & Compliance;
• Initiate research on legal issues;
• Provide legal counsel on legal and legislative issues impacting on the Office;
• Advise on any legal issues that may arise in the course of executing the mandate of the office;
• Oversee drawing of contracts and agreements for the organization;
• Advise and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements;
• Ensure safe custody of legal documents.

Requirements for the position:

• Must have a Masters degree in Law from a recognized university;
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university;
• Must have a Postgraduate Diploma in Law;
• Must have at least 10 years’ relevant work experience at senior management level;
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court;
• Must be thoroughly conversant with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Sound knowledge of relevant laws, government policies and regulations.

Required Skills and Personal Attributes

• Excellent Leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Integrity
• Team player
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act

Manager, Legal Affairs

Grade COB 5

1 Post
 

Reporting to the Director Legal Affairs, the officer will ensure implementation of legal policies, systems and procedures and undertake research on legal matters.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the management of the legal affairs of the organization;
• Implement legal policies, systems and procedures;
• Prepare reports on legal matters;
• Custodian of all legal instruments;
• Drawing of contracts and agreements for the organization;
• In consultation with the Director Legal Affairs, responsible for representation of the office in any litigation;
• Develop mechanisms for mediation and conciliation by the office where appropriate;
• Make recommendations on legal interventions required to ensure compliance with the Constitution;
• Undertake research on various legal aspects and processes relating to the mandate of the office.

Requirements for the position:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized university;
• Must have a Postgraduate Diploma in Law;
• Must have at least 5 years’ relevant experience at management level;
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court;
• Must be well versed with the Constitution of Kenya;
• Sound knowledge or relevant laws, government policies and regulations;
• A Masters Degree in Law from a recognized university will be an added advantage

Required Skills and Personal Attributes

• Excellent leadership skills;
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Integrity;
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act;
• Ability to articulate and interpret and national / county policies and development goals

Terms and Conditions of Service: Successful candidates for the above positions will be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on a three (3) year contract term.
 

Application Process
 

Qualified interested candidates should submit their applications quoting the job title on both the envelope and the cover letter.

Enclose a detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating your current remuneration, Home County, e-mail address and reliable daytime telephone contacts, together with copies of your certificates, testimonials and national identity card. 

You should also give the names of two referees who must be familiar with your previous work / academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email addresses.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Controller of Budget
Bima House 12th Floor, Harambee Avenue.
P.O Box 35616-00100 

Nairobi

The closing date is 15th September, 2015. 

Only complete applications received by this deadline will be considered. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Office of the Controller of Budget is an equal opportunity employer.

Risk Officer

Job Title: Risk Officer
 

Station: Nairobi

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Manage the implementation of all aspects of the risk function, including implementation of processes, tools and systems to identify, assess, measure, manage and report risks.
• Identify, assess and monitor risk on an ongoing firm-wide and individual entity basis and support in the implementation of internal controls which are effective in design and operation.
• Undertake quality control reviews for the business units to ensure consistent implementation of policy and processes across all business units and identify any gaps, challenges and improvement measures.
• Provide consolidated reporting, inclusive of an overall risk profile, ensuring that major risks are identified and reported to the Board Risk Management Committee on risk hotspots, measures and recommendations. 
• Communicate board and regulatory responses or directives to business units.
• Monitor adherence to compliance, AML and KYC standards
• Assist in the development of and manage processes to identify and evaluate business areas’ risks and risk and control self-assessments. These include snap checks and other management monitoring checks / toolkits.
• Manage the process of developing risk policies and procedures, risk limits and approval authorities.
•  Generate all KPIs / periodic reporting / MI / data in an appropriate form and timely manner to ensure that all direct and indirect areas of Risk are operating efficiently and conforming to agreed policies, processes, mandates and interpretations
• Implement and manage the risk and control assessment reporting process as well as manage and maintain management reports, follow up of issues identified for conclusive resolution
• Conduct compliance and risk assessment of key business areas as well as for new products / business changes to ensure risk and control adequacy, evaluation, process and adequate business risk profile. 
• Undertake training to staff on inherent risks and controls in the processes within their control. 
• Management Executive Committees  reports evaluation  and monitor against business strategy and regulatory requirements
• Identifying current and emerging risks
• Developing risk assessment and measurement systems
• Establishing policies, practices and other control mechanisms to manage risks
• Developing risk tolerance limits for Management and board approval
• Reporting results of risk monitoring to Management and the board.
• Oversight over the credit process including approval of credit facilities.
• Oversight on loan provisioning process and remedial management.
• Independent oversight over the Bank’s Assets and Liabilities Committee (ALCO) with regard to risk management measures and policy decisions.
• Periodic review and update of the risk management policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level  with relevant experience in risk management 
• Experience of between 3-5 years in working in banking institution with particular emphasis in risk management
• Detailed  understanding of Banking processes, Risk, Regulatory & Compliance policies and requirements 
• Result oriented individual taking the lead in operational process reengineering, providing direction on new product & business initiatives, project governance, process reviews and risk assessments.
• Good communication (written and verbal) skills, including well developed presentation skills
• In depth knowledge and experience of the practical application of risk MI systems and methodologies, including experience of risk and control assessment and risk reporting.

Application Procedure
 

Please send your updated CV in WORD FORMAT to recruiterbpm@gmail.com by 15TH September 2015. 

On the subject line please indicate what position you are applying for and within the email please indicate you current salary, expected salary and remuneration package.

Boutique Lodge & Camp ::: Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager -  Boutique Lodge & Camp

Our client, an upmarket Safari Company, is looking for an Assistant Manager in Amboseli.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fully responsible for all lodge/camp functions / operations in the absence of the manager.
• Drive and adhere to financial targets and to meet forecasted contribution to head office.
• Assist in planning and delivery of operational and Capex budget.
• Effective stock management according to company set operational standard.
• Ensure SOP’s are implemented, and maintained.
• Drive the guest experience to achieve guest satisfaction.
• Ensure accurate reporting on areas of responsibility.
• Perform duty management shifts according to property and company standards.

Qualifications:

• Hotel management degree / diploma from a reputable institution.
• At least one year’s experience in a  similar position in a boutique lodge or camp in the bush
• Sound knowledge of the highest level of F&B, and FO customer service in a luxury environment.
• Sound overall knowledge in the day to day management of the business.
• Sound knowledge Accounting and Training methods.
• Sound knowledge of all cleaning products used.
• Sound knowledge on the operations of all appliances/equipment.

Key Skills

• Must work accurately under pressure.
• Hosting skills – to promote our hospitality ethos within our property.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Team player with positive attitude and enthusiasm.
• Customer focused with a warm friendly personality.
• Hands on and Problem solver.
• Leadership and Management skills.
• Be a good motivator.

Application Procedure

Please send your updated CV in WORD FORMAT to recruiterbpm@gmail.com by 15th September 2015.

On the subject line please indicate what position you are applying for and within the email please indicate you current salary, expected salary and notice period.