JOB VACANCY No.: NaMATA/HR/03/2023
The Director, Corporate Services will provide strategic leadership, and advice to coordinate Finance & Accounts, Human Resource & Administration, Corporate Communications, Information & Communications Technology, Corporate Policy, Research & Strategy activities in the Authority.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specifically, duties and responsibilities will entail:
- Coordinating the Finance & Accounts, Human Resource & Administration, Corporate Communications, Information & Communications Technology, and Corporate Policy, Research & Strategy activities in the Authority;
- Initiating the development of policies, plans and strategies in the functional areas of Finance & Accounts, HR & Administration, Corporate Communications, Information & Communications Technology and Corporate Policy, Research & Strategy;
- Develop and oversee the implementation of a dynamic corporate strategy that is able to deliver exemplary services and results as envisioned in the strategic plan;
- Fostering a culture that promotes team capability and reflects the values which facilitate performance, professionalism and innovation by staff throughout the Authority;
- Ensuring compliance with Labour Laws, Public Financial Management Act, IPSAS and IFRS and ISO Standards, and others;
- Ensuring financial prudence and discipline for Financial Accounting, Planning, Treasury management, budgeting and budgetary controls in compliance with the set legal guidelines;
- Overseeing operations of Finance & Accounts, Human Resource Management & Administration, ICT, Corporate Communications, and Corporate Policy, Research and Strategy departments;
- Participate in the development and review of the Authority’s strategic plan;
- Overall accountability for planning, directing and executing departmental strategies, policies and plans;
- Ensuring effective implementation and compliance with all legislative requirements relating to the Corporate Services Directorate;
- Coordinating the Authority’s corporate projects;
- Oversee performance management system in the Authority; and
- Reviewing the Corporate Services business plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and government performance contract.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- A minimum of twelve (12) years relevant work experience and at least four (4) in a senior management role in the Public Service or Private Sector;
- Bachelor’s Degree in either Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resource Management, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Master’s Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Communications, Human Resource Management Public Relations, or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Membership and in good standing of a relevant professional body / institution;
- Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer skills; and
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
Behavioural Competencies / Attributes
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Strategic and innovative thinking
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to mobilize resources
- Negotiation skills
- Method of Application
Submit your CV, copies of all Certificates/Testimonials, and copy of National ID / Passport and Application Letter for the position of interest clearly indicating the Job Vacancy No. to email.
Use the title of the position as the subject of the email