KEFRI Finance Deputy Directors, Support Services Deputy Director, Communications Head, Investigations Head and Internal Auditor Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Forest Service is a State Corporation established by an Act of Parliament to sustainably manage and conserve all types of forests.

The Service seeks to recruit self motivated, dynamic and results oriented individuals to fill the following positions:

1. Senior Deputy Director - Finance and Administration
1 Post

Grade: KFS 2
Ref: KFS/SDD/FAD/01/11

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 activitiesUndertake 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 goalsRequired Qualifications and Experience
Minimum of an Masters degree specializing in Finance, Human Resource Management or Strategic Management from a recognized UniversityCPA (K) / CPS(K) or Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource ManagementTraining on Results Based ManagementTwelve (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.Strong computer skills.Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people at different levels of managementExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Proven ability to lead and manage change2. Senior Deputy Director – Support Services
1 Post

Grade: KFS 2
Ref: KFS/SDD/SS/01/11

Reporting to the Director, the incumbent will formulate sound Marketing & Business Development, Planning and Monitoring, Project Development, Research Liaison, International Forestry obligations and economic investment policies in the organization.

Overall Responsibility

Formulate, develop and review corporate services policies and strategies in line with the changing environment.Formulate strategies for Business development and marketingEnsure development and promotion of forestry investment.Ensure internal and external linkages in support services strategiesSupport and promote project development initiatives.Manage and co-ordinate performance contracting process and workplansRequired Qualifications and Experience
Minimum of Masters Degree in Business Administration, strategic management Marketing or social sciences.Ten (10) years experience in a senior management position in a large and reputable organization.Must be a member of a relevant professional body.Strong computer skills.Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people at different levels of managementExcellent written and verbal communication skills.3. Deputy Director – Finance and Accounting
1 Post

KFS Grade 3
Ref: KFS/DD/FA/01/11

Reporting to the Senior Deputy Director – Finance and Administration, the incumbent will be the Head of Finance and Accounting Division and will be responsible for the formulation and implementation of sound financial management policies and procedures.

Overall Responsibility

Overseeing strict implementation of financial management and control systems while ensuring compliance with international financial rules and regulations;Establishment of sound financial policies, systems and procedures in compliance with statutory regulationsContinuously monitor and review management system and recommend changes as requiredDesigning and implementing internal control procedures and production of reports on all financial transactionsParticipation in the preparation of the Board’s strategic plans and forecasts, cash flow projections and computation of expense ratios Coordinating the budgeting process, monitoring cash flow and overseeing the organization’s financial performance against the budget and operational goalsDeveloping, maintaining and monitoring grants accounting systems and procedures and capturing all pledges , billings and receipts Coordination of annual audits in compliance with International Accounting StandardsManagement of day to day accounting processes, reconciling monthly activity and generating end-year reportsMaintaining liaison with relevant Government departments for necessary consultation on financial matters to ensure the Service complies with statutory requirementsRequired Qualifications and Experience
A Masters of Business Administration degree with a specialization in Finance, or equivalentHolder of CPA (K)/ and member of ICPAKA minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in Finance and Accounting at an equivalent level, 5 of which should be in a large organization with a national coverPractical knowledge of tax and other compliance requirements of state corporationsProficiency in computer skills and accounting packagesBudget development and oversight experienceKnowledge of Government contract managementExcellent communication and interpersonal relationsA team player and good people management skills, with proven leadership skillsGood analytical and decision making skills4. Head, Corporate Communications
1 Post

KFS Grade 4
Ref KFS/ HCC/01/11

Reporting to the Director, the position holder will be responsible for the formulation and implementation of Organizational publicity and Public Relations initiatives to enhance KFS image.

Overall Responsibilities:

Formulate and implement Public Relations and Communications policies, plans and strategies.Organizing press conference, exhibitions and press tours.Establish networks with all stakeholdersPreparing publicity brochures, handouts, promotional videos and multimedia programs that serve to reach the Organization’s policies to the public.Preparation and production of periodic Corporate publications including in house journals and newslettersCoordinate protocol and reception of distinguished visitors Coordinate all media activitiesOrganize Public Relations activities and events in the OrganizationConducting research and writes press releases for the Service ensuring that they reach the target audienceUndertake public opinion surveys and evaluate attitudes of various publics to the Organization.Drafting speeches of the Organization’s top executives for public meetings.Respond to all enquiries from the general publicRequired Qualifications and Experience:
A Bachelors degree in Communications, Mass media or any other relevant disciplineA Masters degree in the above areas will be an added advantage.A post graduate Diploma in Public Relations or related field.At least eight (8) years relevant experience in a large and reputable public or private OrganizationProficiency in computer applications5. Head of Investigations
1 Post

KFS Grade 5
Ref KFS /ENCOM/HOINV/ 01/11

Reporting to the Commandant - ENCOM, the position holder will carry out or where necessary facilitate investigation services to establish evidence to support alleged abuse of forest resources.

Overall Responsibilities:

Planning, coordinating and implementing the investigation procedures and policyCoordinate arrests, investigations and prosecution of culprits of abuse of Forest Act 2005.Consolidate evidence and investigation reports.Develop and maintain investigation data base.Build the capacity of staff to carry out prosecutions and investigations.Required Qualifications and Experience
Degree in Social Sciences with specific focus on Criminal Law or Criminology with 8 yrs experience in paramilitary service handling prosecution and litigation 3 of which must be at a Senior Inspectorate level or equivalentProven administrative and coordination skills.Proven computer proficiency6. Internal Auditor I
1 Post

KFS Grade 7
Ref KFS/IA/01/11

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, the position holder will ensure that risk management, internal controls and governance processes of the Organization are effective.

Overall Responsibilities:

Implement internal audit strategies and comply with policies and proceduresAct as team leader during audit engagement planning, field work, report compilation and follow up reviews.Carry out audit reviews to assess the effectiveness of risk management and the adequacy of internal controls.Document results of audit field work on audit working papers and ensure proper organization / filing of audit working papers.Review audit working papers of audit assistants and compile draft audit reports.Carry out special audits or investigations as may be required from time to time.Required Qualifications and Experience
A minimum of a Bachelor of Commerce degree specializing in Finance or Accounting from a recognized university.Must have CPA (K) / ACCA or an equivalent qualificationMust have worked for at least three (3) years in the internal audit department of a large and reputable Organization.CIA or CISA certification will be desirable.Must be a member of a relevant professional body.Proven administrative and coordination skills.Proven computer proficiencyEffective communication and report writing skills.Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their detailed CV with daytime contacts and copies of academic and professional certificates to the undersigned so as to reach him on or before April 29th, 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Director
Kenya Forest Service
P.O. Box 30513 - 00100 Nairobi.
http://www.kenyaforestservice.org/

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