Director for Strategy & Planning
Corporation Secretary & Legal Services
Senior Deputy Director for ICT
Director of Internal Audit
Director of Enterprise Development
Job purpose
The Director, Strategy and Planning reports directly to the
Director General/CEO of the National Youth Service.
The office is responsible for providing advisory functions to
the management and ensuring that the Service adopts and implements effective
strategies in planning, strategy, research and innovation, performance
management, Quality assurance and risk management as well as ensuring adherence
to regulatory requirements. It also ensures that NYS leverages on ICT to
realize its mandate
Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities of the Director, Strategy and
Planning will entail:
·
Formulation, interpretation and
implementation of corporate policies, strategies and programmes;
·
Development of a master strategy for
the Service;
·
Development and implementation of
strategies of respective departments.
·
Coordination of the preparation of
board papers for departments under his/her supervision;
·
Implementation of the board’s resolutions
on matters affecting the departments under his/her supervision;
·
Monitoring implementation of the
strategic plan;
·
Managing performance management
process;
·
Overseeing the preparation and
implementation performance contract;
·
Coordinating the performance of all
the departments and divisions; and
·
Submitting monthly, quarterly,
semi-annual and annual organisational performance report to the Director
General.
·
Supervision of staff in the Central
Planning and Project Monitoring Unit (CPPMU) Department
·
Any other duty, assigned by the
Director General/CEO of the Service
Qualifications
For appointment to this post, the candidate must;
·
Have a minimum of an Upper Second
Class Honors Degree in any of the following areas: economics, mathematics,
statistics, computer science, project planning and management, business
administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
·
Have a master’s degree in any of the
following areas: economics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, project
planning and management, business administration or equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution;
·
Have a minimum of twelve (10) years
relevant work experience with at least three (3) years in a senior management
position;
·
Be a member of a relevant professional
body;
·
Have a certificate in Strategic
Leadership Course from a recognized institution;
·
Be proficient in computer
applications;
·
Demonstrate strong abilities on a
spectrum of key work performance competences such as managerial, teamwork,
interpersonal, negotiation, analytical, numerical and organization skills; and
·
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter
VI of the Constitution.
Corporation Secretary & Legal Services
The National Youth Service (NYS) is a State Corporation
established under section 5 (1) of the NYS, Act, 2018 (the Act) to train and
mentor Kenyan youth. The functions of the Service as provided in the Act are
undertaking paramilitary training, technical and vocational training in various
trades, national building programmes, commercialization of assets to optimize
utilization of its resources as well as research and innovation, hence creating
a critical mass of technologically skilled and effective Kenyan youth ready to
join the global village.
In line with its mandate, the Service is seeking to recruit suitably qualified candidates for the following five senior management positions:
1. CORPORATION SECRETARY AND LEGAL SERVICES: NYS GRADE 3 (1 post)
In line with its mandate, the Service is seeking to recruit suitably qualified candidates for the following five senior management positions:
1. CORPORATION SECRETARY AND LEGAL SERVICES: NYS GRADE 3 (1 post)
Salary Scale:
NYS 3: Kshs. 181,900 x 8,100 – 190,000 x 8,200 – 206,400 x 8,200
– 222,800 x 8,300
– 256,000
Allowances:
House Allowance Kshs. 60,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance Kshs. 20,000 p.m.
Leave allowance Kshs. 10,000 p.a.
Terms of Service
Three year, renewable contract based on performance.
– 256,000
Allowances:
House Allowance Kshs. 60,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance Kshs. 20,000 p.m.
Leave allowance Kshs. 10,000 p.a.
Terms of Service
Three year, renewable contract based on performance.
Job Description
The Corporation Secretary and Legal Services Manager reports directly to the Director General/CEO of the National Youth Service.
The office is responsible for:
1. Providing the National Youth Service Council Secretariat and related services while assisting the Director General as provided for in Code of Conduct for State
Corporations.
2. Advising the Council and Management on legal matters, as well as implementing good
corporate governance to enhance organizational credibility.
The Corporation Secretary and Legal Services Manager reports directly to the Director General/CEO of the National Youth Service.
The office is responsible for:
1. Providing the National Youth Service Council Secretariat and related services while assisting the Director General as provided for in Code of Conduct for State
Corporations.
2. Advising the Council and Management on legal matters, as well as implementing good
corporate governance to enhance organizational credibility.
Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities of the Corporation Secretary and Legal Services will entail:
Duties and responsibilities of the Corporation Secretary and Legal Services will entail:
·
Developing and reviewing
relevant regulatory Legal frameworks for the better implementation of the
Service mandate;
·
Providing advice on legal and
corporate matters to the Service through interpretation
and writing legal opinions;
and writing legal opinions;
·
Providing secretariat services
on behalf of the Director General and the Council;
·
Coordinating and ensuring
representation of the Service in courts or other judicial
authorities;
authorities;
·
Drafting and reviewing contracts,
Service Level Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, leases and other legal
documents to ensure compliance to statutory requirements and the Service’s
policies;
·
Liaising with the Attorney General,
law enforcement agencies and stakeholders on all
legal matters;
legal matters;
·
Ensuring that Legal Audit Compliance
is carried out to confirm compliance with
relevant statutory requirements;
relevant statutory requirements;
·
Overseeing implementation of Code of
Conduct in the Service;
·
Liaising with the office of the
Cabinet Secretary responsible for the youth and the AG’s
Office in formulating, drafting and gazettement of Legal Notices for the Service;
Office in formulating, drafting and gazettement of Legal Notices for the Service;
·
Supervision of staff of the Council
Secretariat; and Any other duty, assigned by the Director General/CEO of the
Service.
Qualifications
For appointment to this post, the candidate must;
For appointment to this post, the candidate must;
·
Have a minimum of an Upper
Second Class Honors Degree in Law from a recognized university;
·
Have a Master’s Degree in Law from a
recognized university
·
Post Graduate Diploma in Law
from the Kenya School of Law;
·
Have a certificate in Strategic
Leadership Course from a recognized institution;
·
Be proficient in ICT;
·
Have experience of not less than ten
(10) years, three (3) of which must be in a
leadership/senior; management position in the Public Service or Private sector;
leadership/senior; management position in the Public Service or Private sector;
·
Be a practicing advocate of the High
Court of Kenya;
·
Be a member to the Law Society of
Kenya;
·
Hold a current practicing
certificate;
·
Be a member, Institute of Certified
Public Secretary of Kenya (ICPSK);
·
Demonstrate strong abilities on a
spectrum of key work performance competencies such as managerial, teamwork,
interpersonal, negotiation, analytical, numerical and organization skills; and
·
Fulfillment of the requirements of
Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Senior Deputy Director for ICT
NYS GRADE 4(1 post)
Job Purpose
The Senior Deputy Director, ICT, heads the ICT Division and
reports to the Director, Strategy and Planning Department.
The Senior Deputy Director, ICT is responsible for providing an
enabling ICT platform to the Service, promotes utilization of effective ICT
strategies, aligns ICT strategy and policy to the NYS’s mandate in all areas of
operations, and provide advisory to ensure NYS leverage on technology to
improve service delivery.
Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of this office will entail:
·
Advising management on policies and
strategies related to ICT functions
·
Development and implementation if ICT
Strategy, plans, policies, systems, and procedures;
·
Providing support to systems’
automation and promote technological innovations to enhance efficiency.
·
Establishing and providing standards
for acquisition, implementation and management of ICT networks for all offices;
·
Implementation of strategies for
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system development, maintenance and
administration;
·
Review of ICT requirements and
coordinate technical and functional improvements of the information systems in
collaboration with end-users;
·
Development, implementation and
continuous review of system security, back-up and recovery procedures;
·
Providing technical support to NYS
personnel on the use of computers, relevant software packages and developing
customized applications;
·
Providing hardware & Software
maintenance and support services;
·
Implementation of programs for
safeguarding data integrity of all systems and ensure system availability through
the necessary technical support/upgrades;
·
Development and implementation of
guidelines on distribution, installation, upgrade, maintenance and replacement
of ICT infrastructure and promote the use of cost effective ICT solutions;
·
Establishing operational linkages
with other directorates, departments and divisions of the NYS to facilitate
efficiency.
·
Supervision of staff of the ICT Unit;
and
·
Any other duty, assigned by the
Director General/CEO of the Service
Qualifications
For appointment to this post, the candidate must: –
·
Have a minimum of an Upper Second
Class Honors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information
Communication Technology, or equivalent from a recognized university;
·
Master’s degree in Computer Science,
Information Technology, Information Communication Technology, or equivalent
from a recognized university;
·
At least eight (8) years of relevant
work experience in public or private institution;
·
Membership to a relevant professional
body in good standing;
·
Have a Certificate in Strategic
Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) from a recognized institution;
·
Demonstrate strong abilities on a
spectrum of key work performance competences such as managerial, teamwork,
interpersonal, negotiation, analytical, numerical and organization skills; and
·
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution.
Director of Internal Audit
The National Youth Service (NYS) is a State Corporation
established under section 5 (1) of the NYS, Act, 2018 (the Act) to train and
mentor Kenyan youth. The functions of the Service as provided in the Act are
undertaking paramilitary training, technical and vocational training in various
trades, national building programmes, commercialization of assets to optimize
utilization of its resources as well as research and innovation, hence creating
a critical mass of technologically skilled and effective Kenyan youth ready to
join the global village.
In line with its mandate, the Service is seeking to recruit suitably qualified candidates for the following senior management positions
In line with its mandate, the Service is seeking to recruit suitably qualified candidates for the following senior management positions
3. DIRECTOR, INTERNAL AUDIT, NYS GRADE 3 (1 post)
Salary
Scale NYS 3: Kshs. 181,900 x 8,100 – 190,000 x 8,200 – 206,400 x 8,200 – 222,800 x 8,300
– 256,000
Allowances
House Allowance Kshs. 60,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance Kshs. 20,000 p.m.
Leave allowance Kshs. 10,000 p.a.
Terms of Service
Three year, renewable contract based on performance.
Salary
Scale NYS 3: Kshs. 181,900 x 8,100 – 190,000 x 8,200 – 206,400 x 8,200 – 222,800 x 8,300
– 256,000
Allowances
House Allowance Kshs. 60,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance Kshs. 20,000 p.m.
Leave allowance Kshs. 10,000 p.a.
Terms of Service
Three year, renewable contract based on performance.
Job Description
The Director, Internal Audit reports directly to the Council. The office is premised on the Public Financial Management Act and Regulations and the Public Audit Act. It is responsible for providing independent, objective assurance and consulting activity aimed at adding value and improving the operations of the Service. It helps the Service to accomplish its strategic objectives by effecting a systematic, disciplined approach to
evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes
The Director, Internal Audit reports directly to the Council. The office is premised on the Public Financial Management Act and Regulations and the Public Audit Act. It is responsible for providing independent, objective assurance and consulting activity aimed at adding value and improving the operations of the Service. It helps the Service to accomplish its strategic objectives by effecting a systematic, disciplined approach to
evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes
Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities of the Director, Internal Audit will entail:
Duties and responsibilities of the Director, Internal Audit will entail:
·
Developing and implementing an
internal risk-based audit strategy;
·
Planning and undertaking audits to
assess controls, operational and technical efficiencies and compliance with
policies, procedures and regulations;
·
Providing the secretarial services to
the Audit Committee.
·
Preparing annual internal audit work
plan for approval by Audit Committee of the Council;
·
Preparing and reviewing internal
audit charter;
·
Preparing quarterly reports on the
status of implementation of the internal audit annual
work plan for submission to the Audit Committee;
work plan for submission to the Audit Committee;
·
Oversee audit tests on internal
controls in all processes
·
Evaluating the effectiveness of the
overall enterprise risk management program;
·
Liaising with the Auditor General and
ensure follow up on the process of implementation of Internal and external
audit recommendations; and
·
Recommending mitigation measures to
address identified weaknesses where
necessary;
necessary;
·
Ensuring that the Internal Audit
systems, procedures and guidelines are prepared for
approval;
approval;
·
Supervising the preparation of work
programmes to ensure that audits are planned and
well managed;
well managed;
·
Review and submission of audit
reports to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board;
·
Draft Audit Committee Board Charter
·
To develop and maintain a Quality
Assurance and Improvement Programme that
includes internal and external assessment.
includes internal and external assessment.
·
Supervision of staff of the Internal
Audit Department; and
·
Any other duty, assigned by the
Director General/CEO of the Service
Qualifications
For appointment to this post, the candidate must:
For appointment to this post, the candidate must:
·
Have a minimum of an Upper Second
Class Honors Degree in any of the following
disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or any other equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or any other equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
·
A Master’s Degree in any of the
following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business
Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
·
Have a minimum of ten (10) years in
relevant work and at least five (3) years in
management;
management;
·
Be in possession of CPA (K) and any
of the following: CISA, CFE, CIA or its
equivalent and either;
equivalent and either;
·
Be a member of Institute of Certified
Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK) and any of the following professional
bodies-Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA Kenya), Information Systems
Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
(ACFE);
·
Have a certificate in Management
Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution;
recognized institution;
·
Have a Certificate in Strategic
Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) from a
recognized institution;
recognized institution;
·
Be proficient in computer
applications;
·
Demonstrate strong abilities on a
spectrum of key work performance competencies such as managerial, teamwork,
interpersonal, negotiation, analytical, numerical and organization skills; and
·
Fulfil the requirements of
Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Director of Enterprise Development
The National Youth Service (NYS) is a State Corporation
established under section 5 (1) of the NYS, Act, 2018 (the Act) to train and
mentor Kenyan youth. The functions of the Service as provided in the Act are
undertaking paramilitary training, technical and vocational training in various
trades, national building programmes, commercialization of assets to optimize
utilization of its resources as well as research and innovation, hence creating
a critical mass of technologically skilled and effective Kenyan youth ready to
join the global village. In line with its mandate, the Service is seeking to
recruit suitably qualified candidates for the following senior management
positions
4. DIRECTOR, ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT, NYS GRADE 3 (1 post)
Salary Scale NYS 3: Kshs. 181,900 x 8,100 – 190,000 x 8,200 – 206,400 x 8,200 – 222,800 x 8,300
– 256,000
Allowances
House Allowance Kshs. 60,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance Kshs. 20,000 p.m.
Leave allowance Kshs. 10,000 p.a.
Terms of Service
Three year, renewable contract based on performance.
Salary Scale NYS 3: Kshs. 181,900 x 8,100 – 190,000 x 8,200 – 206,400 x 8,200 – 222,800 x 8,300
– 256,000
Allowances
House Allowance Kshs. 60,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance Kshs. 20,000 p.m.
Leave allowance Kshs. 10,000 p.a.
Terms of Service
Three year, renewable contract based on performance.
Job Description
The Director, Enterprise Development reports to the Deputy Director General,
Commercialization and Enterprise Development Directorate.
This office is responsible for designing and developing suitable youth focused products and
programmes to empower the youth and generate revenue for the carrying out of the functions
of NYS in enterprise development.
The Director, Enterprise Development reports to the Deputy Director General,
Commercialization and Enterprise Development Directorate.
This office is responsible for designing and developing suitable youth focused products and
programmes to empower the youth and generate revenue for the carrying out of the functions
of NYS in enterprise development.
Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of Director, Enterprise Development will entail:
The duties and responsibilities of Director, Enterprise Development will entail:
·
Originating of new business
activities through engaging existing and new clients.
·
Development of customer-centric
strategies for NYS’s new and potential clients based
on their identified or projected needs.
on their identified or projected needs.
·
Review of reports on
competitors offerings to understand each target markets, identify
gaps or opportunities and develop strategies to address emerging issues.
gaps or opportunities and develop strategies to address emerging issues.
·
Leading the introduction and rollout
of new products / solutions to existing and new
clients
clients
·
Development and communication of
unique value propositions to targeted clients.
·
Identification of market niches based
on NYS’s competitive advantage
·
Undertaking feasibility studies, and
develop business plans for potential customers.
·
Enhancement of business plans for
NYS’s prospective clients.
·
Undertaking of business diagnosis to
identify gaps and opportunities in governance,
strategy and management of the business.
strategy and management of the business.
·
Supporting businesses to undertake
analysis, design and implementation of business
solutions to close identified gaps and pursue identified opportunities.
solutions to close identified gaps and pursue identified opportunities.
·
Supervision of staff of the
Enterprise Development and Marketing Department; and
·
Any other duty, assigned by the
Director General/CEO of the Service
Qualifications
For appointment to this post, the candidate must: –
For appointment to this post, the candidate must: –
·
Have a minimum of an Upper Second
Class Honors Degree in any of the following
fields: Business, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Marketing or equivalent
qualifications from a recognized institution;
fields: Business, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Marketing or equivalent
qualifications from a recognized institution;
·
Master’s Degree in any of the
following fields: Business, Finance, Commerce,
Economics, Marketing or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
Economics, Marketing or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
·
At least Ten (10) years’ work
experience in Resource Mobilization and partnership development in public
service or private sector, five (3) of which must be in a management position.
·
Have a Certificate in Strategic
Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) from a
recognized institution;
recognized institution;
·
Be a member of a relevant
professional body where applicable;
Proficiency in computer applications;
Proficiency in computer applications;
·
Shown merit and ability as reflected
in work performance and results;
·
Certified qualification in any of the
following; Financial Analyst (CFA), Investment
and Financial Analyst (CIFA), Public Accountant (CPA (K) or Association of
Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA (UK) or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution will be an added advantage;
and Financial Analyst (CIFA), Public Accountant (CPA (K) or Association of
Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA (UK) or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution will be an added advantage;
·
Demonstrate strong abilities on a
spectrum of key work performance competencies
such as managerial, teamwork, interpersonal, negotiation, analytical, numerical and
organization skills; and
such as managerial, teamwork, interpersonal, negotiation, analytical, numerical and
organization skills; and
·
Meet the provisions of Chapter
Six of Constitution.
How to Apply
Applicants who meet the above requirements should send their application letters in a sealed envelope marked with the title of the position being applied for; together with detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic certificates testimonials, and national identity card/passport.
In addition, applicants are required to attach certified copies of good conduct from the Directorate for Criminal Investigations, tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Kenya Credit Reference Bureau and a compliance certificate the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
The applications should reach the undersigned not later than Tuesday, 26th November, 2019.
Director General/CEO
National Youth Service
P. O Box 30397 – 00100, GPO
NAIROBI
Sealed hand-delivered applications can be dropped at the Registry – National Youth Service
Headquarters, Ruaraka, Thika Road, Ground Floor. The applicants can also email their applications to: director.generalnys@gmail.com or Director.general@nys.go.ke with the title of the position being applied for as the subject. Those without relevant qualifications, copies of documentation and details as sought for will NOT be considered.
Any form of canvassing shall lead to Automatic Disqualification. ONLY shortlisted candidates
shall be contacted.
NYS is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Applicants who meet the above requirements should send their application letters in a sealed envelope marked with the title of the position being applied for; together with detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic certificates testimonials, and national identity card/passport.
In addition, applicants are required to attach certified copies of good conduct from the Directorate for Criminal Investigations, tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Kenya Credit Reference Bureau and a compliance certificate the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
The applications should reach the undersigned not later than Tuesday, 26th November, 2019.
Director General/CEO
National Youth Service
P. O Box 30397 – 00100, GPO
NAIROBI
Sealed hand-delivered applications can be dropped at the Registry – National Youth Service
Headquarters, Ruaraka, Thika Road, Ground Floor. The applicants can also email their applications to: director.generalnys@gmail.com or Director.general@nys.go.ke with the title of the position being applied for as the subject. Those without relevant qualifications, copies of documentation and details as sought for will NOT be considered.
Any form of canvassing shall lead to Automatic Disqualification. ONLY shortlisted candidates
shall be contacted.
NYS is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Matilda P. Sakwa (Ms.), EBS DIRECTOR GENERAL
