Director General

Kenya School of Government (KSG) is a State Corporation established under the Kenya School of Government Act (No. 9 of 2012). Our role is to provide learning and development programmes that build capacity and inculcate public service values and ethics in the devolved government for the delivery of quality services. KSG will contribute to the transformation of the public service, which will be expected to function effectively, innovatively, and in a results-oriented and accountable manner.
The School seeks to recruit individuals with high professional and ethical standards in line with the integrity requirements of service and leadership in the Kenyan public service as stipulated in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, to fill the following key positions:

Reporting to the Council, the Director General will be responsible for the strategic direction of the School; effective academic and administrative leadership; and ensuring efficient use of resources.

Duties and responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Implementing the decisions of the Council;
• Providing overall leadership and strategic direction to the School;
• Initiating and coordinating policy-formulation and implementation;
• Initiating and coordinating strategic planning, implementation and review;
• Initiating and coordinating the development and implementation of human resource policy frameworks;
• Mobilizing financial resources; and formulating policy frameworks for their prudent management and utilization;
• Establishing and promoting strategic linkages, collaborations, and partnerships with other Institutions and key stakeholders;
• Keeping the records and documents of the School in safe custody;
• Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the School's performance; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Council.

Academic and Professional Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes:

The ideal candidate will:

• Possess a minimum of a Master's Degree in Social Sciences or related fields from a recognized university. An earned PhD from a recognized University will be an added advantage;
• Have at least four (4) recent publications in a refereed journal and/or book chapters;
• Possess a certificate in Leadership and Management. Other relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage;
• Have a minimum of ten (10) years' experience in Senior Management in an Institution of higher learning;
• Demonstrate knowledge of global trends in education and training in the public sector;
• Demonstrate experience in conducting and coordinating Training, Research and Consultancy assignments; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Kenya Constitution 2010.

If you believe your qualifications and career objectives match any of these exciting roles, please submit your application with a detailed CV stating your current position, current remuneration level, email, telephone contacts and the reference number for the position applied for so as to reach us on or before 22nd March 2013 addressed to:

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
P.O. Box 40092 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: esd@deloitte.co.ke

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