Key Responsibilities

Assisting in preparation of departmental and Council’s budget
Assisting in preparation of annual corporate and departmental performance contracts;
Assisting in preparation of Council’s performance Contract progress reports
Assisting in development of monitoring and Evaluation tools and progress reports;
Assisting in preparation of research tools and frameworks and... collecting, collating
Analyzing statistical data on the planned programmes

Qualifications and skills

Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:-Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Project Management, Governance, Public Administration, Demography or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
Previous experience in similar role will be an added advantage
Be a member of a relevant professional body more

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing for goods, works and services as per the procurement law
Raising purchase orders for goods and services for approval
Liaising with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services;
Maintaining and update a list of prequalified suppliers;
Assisting in undertaking market surveys to ensure the Board obtains value for money;
Ensuring safe custody of all... procurement’s records
Participating in the opening and evaluation of tenders/quotations
Preparing statutory reports to the National Treasury, PPRA and other Government Agencies

Qualifications and skills

Bachelors Degree in Procurement & Supplies Management, Business Administration, or other relevant field from a recognized institution
Previous experience in similar role will be an added advantage
Member of professional body either Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supplies (CIPS) in good standing more

Key Responsibilities

Undertaking training of hides and skins quality improvement, compliance to standards, marketing of leather and leather products along the value chain
Undertaking inspection and verification of leather and related products (imports and exports)
Carrying out leather sector training needs assessment.
Collating leather sector data.
Preparing sectional reports from the... activities on Monitoring and Evaluation of quality of raw materials, inputs, leather and finished leather products and any other reports from specific programs of
Assisting in operationalization of components of the Council’s projects.
Carrying out quarterly, and annual reports of the respective Section.
Executing activities of the Section as assigned.
Providing technical support to stakeholders.
Advising the in-charge on matters pertaining the Section.
Drafting administrative and operational documents of the respective Sections.
Implementing promotion and marketing activities.

Qualifications and skills

Have a Bachelor’s Degree in a leather related field or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Previous work experience will be an added advantage
Be a member of a relevant professional body if any; more

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring expenditures of projects and programmes based on approved budgets on a periodic basis
Reviewing of bank reconciliation statements
Ensuring safe custody of KLDC’s financial records and assets
Managing KLDC cash flows
Ensuring security of cheques and cheque books and other accountable documents
Preparing annual budgets and provide technical support to... technical departments during the budget making process by providing reliable up to date financial information
Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports to the management
Managing the commitments and Expenditures within available budgetary provisions
Preparing fiscal reports and follow up disbursement of funds from National treasury and other financing agencies
Participating in Resource Mobilization initiatives of KLDC by developing donor budgets and accounting for donor funds

Qualifications and skills

Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration/Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option) or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
Have a certificate in Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
Have a minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience
Be a member of a relevant professional body; Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body.
Passed Part III or Advanced level of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or any other relevant qualification more

Key Responsibilities

Coordinating the day to day running of the Audit Department;
Spearheading the preparation of risk based annual audit plan for approval by the Board;
Coordinating the day to day running of the Audit Department;
Spearheading the preparation of risk based annual audit plan for approval by the Board;
Interrogating and analyzing key Council financial and systems, and... identifying potential areas of concern thus providing assurance on the management of high risk/cost and sensitive areas
Managing the risk register.
Developing and maintaining the Internal Audit procedures to ensure that the Council adheres to the best practices.
Developing internal control systems to manage risk maps to support the staff in implementation of their activities;
Presenting the audit report to the management audit committee highlighting any areas of concern and the resultant action plan;
Verifying existence of assets administered by the Council
Providing advice and training to KLDC staff on internal controls procedures
Ascertaining the Council’s compliance with the relevant Internal Audit statutes, policies, administrative government circulars and guidelines; audit governance mechanisms and systems.
Assessing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Overseeing the reviewing of internal controls and documenting on their effectiveness and adequacy.
Overseeing the reviewing of internal controls and documenting on their effectiveness and adequacy.
Providing secretarial services to the Board’s Audit Committee during it’s meetings;
Providing professional advisory services on matter related to Audit in the Council;
Developing and implement the internal audit charter;
Ensuring that the internal audit systems, procedures and guidelines are prepared for approval;
Coordinating the implementation of the internal audit systems, procedures and guidelines;
Coordinating the implementation of internal audit work plan/programmes to ensure that audits are planned and well managed;
Developing periodic individual performance reports;
Implementing risk mitigation measures;
Reviewing effectiveness of financial and non-financial performance management systems and present the audit report to the management and audit committee highlighting any areas of concern and the resul
Following up the implementation of internal audit recommendations;
Facilitating the audit by external auditors and follow-up to ensure implementation of the recommendations;

Qualifications and skills

Have a Master’s Degree in any of the following: Business Administration, Finance or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration/Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option) or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
Have a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
Have a minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at a supervisory level in Audit function.
Proficiency in Computer Applications
Be a member of a relevant professional body; Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK), and or Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya) or Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), in good standing.
Be in possession of any of the following: - CPA (K), CISA, CFE, CIA or any other relevant qualification more

Duties and responsibilities

Carrying out office administration and handling enquiries;
 Receiving and attending to clients;
Assisting in reserving appointments and maintaining office diary;
Assisting in handling correspondences, telephone calls, office documents and equipment; transcription; typing, processing data and reprography;
Coordinating the general administration of the respective... directorate/office;
Assisting in dealing with protocols and travel itineraries;
Ensuring good office layout;
Operating office machines;
Assisting in planning and organizing meetings, workshop/conferences and seminars;
Handling office petty cash and ensure security of office documents, records and secretarial equipment.

Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

Bachelors Degree in Business/Office Management or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
Diploma in Secretarial Studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Certificate in Secretarial Management Course from a recognized institution;
Certificate in Public Relations and Customer Care Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from any recognized institution.
Be proficient in computer applications; and
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution more

Duties and responsibilities

Carry out office administration and handling enquiries; receive and attending to clients;
Reserve appointments and maintaining office diary;
Handle correspondences, telephone calls, office documents and equipment; transcription; typing, processing data and reprography;
Coordinating the general administration of the respective directorate/office;
Ensuring good... office layout;
Operate office machines;
Plan and organize meetings, workshop/conferences and seminars;
Handle office petty cash and ensure security of office documents, records and secretarial equipment.

Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
Qualifications and skills    

Degree in Business/Office Management
At least 5 years of Relevant experience
Certificate in Public Relations or Customer Care will be an added advantage
Be proficient in computer applications
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution

Key Competencies

Interpersonal Skills
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Result oriented
Innovation and creativity
Integrity
Professionalism
Attention to details
Team player more

Job Purpose
The job holder will ensure adherence to strategies, policies and plans for corporate communications, promotion and marketing.
Duties and responsibilities
The Officer shall be responsible for carrying out the following duties and responsibilities:

Editing, reviewing and providing support in design, production and distribution of newsletters, annual reports, speeches, publications,... website contents, reports and outreach materials;
Ensuring compliance with corporate citizenship policies;
Developing and disseminating media materials of the council;
Developing and planning crisis management responses in line with council corporate guidelines;
Creating and delivering media management strategies for corporate issues;
Preparing press material for press releases and publications;
Maintaining press and other council’s contacts database;
Developing and publishing in-house newsletters;
Drafting of publications on topical issues;
Writing speeches and public reports;
Liaising with the public and the media on corporate issues; and
Undertaking service delivery surveys.

Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: -

Have a minimum of eight (8) years’ relevant work experience least three (3) of which should be at the level of senior officer;
Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: - Journalism, Mass Communications, Public Relations or other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Be a registered member, in good standing, of a relevant professional body;
Be proficient in computer applications including knowledge in desktop publishing;
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
Demonstrate competence in work performance.
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; more

Job Purpose
The job holder will ensure adherence to the KLDC financial policies and compliance with statutory obligations at the work place for efficient and timely decision making, while coordinating management of key accounting and reporting functions within the Council including budgeting, internal controls, risk management and compliance with government regulations to ensure prudent... management of resources in line with Public Finance Management (PFM) Act /Regulations.
Duties and responsibilities
The Manager, Finance & Accounts shall be responsible for carrying out the following duties and responsibilities:

Overseeing the day to day running of the Finance and Accounts department
Coordinating, formulating and implementing financial strategies, policies rules, regulations, and systems for the Council;
Forecasting and planning on financial needs of the Council;
Initiating best practices in the management of finance and account’s function;
Coordinating monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement and all statutory accounts;
Coordinating designing, developing and maintaining a proper computerized accounting and financial management system;
Overseeing development and review of supplementary financial policies, procedures, and regulations to enhance internal controls established through treasury regulations and procedures;
Guiding other departments by interpreting government accounting policy and applying it in all operations of the Council;
Consolidating the budget and revised budget as per guidelines issued;
Authorizing payments and signing of cheques/EFT subject to set limits;
Applications of budgeted funds to meet operations and development expenditure;
Reviewing all audit queries pertaining to the department;
Interpreting treasury circulars issued from time to time;
Training and development of finance staff.
Overseeing Management of accounts receivables and payables and maintaining of asset registers;
Developing and regularly reviewing the chart of accounts;
DeLiaising with external auditors in addressing audit queries;

Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: -

Master Degree in relevant field from a recognized institution
Bachelors degree in Business of related field (Finance or Accounting option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Certified Public Accountants (CPA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized body;
Have a minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the level of senior officer;
Certificate in Management Course lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
Be a Member of ICPAK or any other relevant membership recognized by law
Demonstrated competence in work performance; and
Fulfill the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution. more

Job Purpose
The job holder will be responsible to the CEO for monitoring compliance with the legislation and regulatory framework including providing advice to the Council pertaining to all legal aspects and represent the Council in any legal actions to be initiated and /or defend the interest of the Council.
Duties and responsibilities
The Corporation Secretary and Legal Services shall be... responsible for carrying out the following duties and responsibilities:

Coordinating the day to day running of the department;
Ensuring the Council complies with constitutional, regulatory and all relevant laws in force through the provision of legal advisory services;
Providing guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities on matters relating to Governance;
Offering secretarial services to the Board which includes assisting in coordinating of Board meetings, preparation of board papers, documenting and ensuring the safe custody of the Board minutes, Board induction and training, preparation of Board work plans, Board Evaluation, Governance Audit, and the implementation of the Council’s code of conduct and ethics;
Be the primary counsel to the Board, Management, and providing legal advice for all aspects of the Council’s operations;
Co-coordinating litigation management and the appointment of external lawyers;
Coordinating and ensuring representation of the Council’s in courts or other judicial authorities;
Advising on preparation, review and the execution of contracts and other legal agreements;
Custodian of the Company Seal, Corporation’s legal instruments and Legal documents including Title documents, intellectual property records and all other Corporations properties/Assets;
Participating in the development of Council policies, procedures and guidelines and ensuring compliance of the same;
Ensuring that contractual risks are efficiently managed;

Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: -

Have a Master’s Degree in Laws from a recognized institution or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
Have a Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized institution;
Have a minimum of ten (10) years in relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in Management;
Have a postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law;
Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
Hold a valid practicing certificate;
Member of the Institute of the Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK);
Be a certified Public Secretary (K) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Have a Certificate in Leadership Course from a recognized institution;
Be proficient in computer applications;
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution; and
Demonstrate competence in work performance.

Key Competencies

Supervisory skills
Leadership skills
Managerial skills
Communication skills
Problem solving skills
Result oriented
Analytical skills
Decision making skills
Innovation and creativity
Ability to work under pressure
Integrity
Emotional Intelligence
Professionalism
Attention to details
Team player more