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Director, Standards Development
Job Purpose
Provides strategic leadership for development of standards, education in standardization and systems certification in support of the manufacturing industry with a business volume of approximately KES 4.3 Trillion1 . This is to promote standardization and elimination of technical barriers to trade with the view of facilitating local, regional and international trade and ease of doing business while safeguarding consumer health and safety, protection of environment in line with Articles 42, 43 (a, b, c & d), 46 (a, b & c) of the Constitution of Kenya and the Standards Act (Cap 496 Laws of Kenya); and entrenchment of a culture of quality for the realization of Kenya’s vision 2030, African Union Agenda 2063 and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Articulates Kenya’s position in Standardization, Metrology and Conformity Assessment (SMCA) and negotiates on behalf of Kenya at regional and international level to enhance access to regional and international markets by Kenyan products.
Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
- Provides strategic leadership and is accountable for the development and implementation of policies, strategies, and programmes with regard to development of standards, education in standardization and systems certification in order to safeguard health and safety of over 50 Million consumers in Kenya; protection of the environment; entrenchment of a culture of quality in the country for delivery of KEBS mandate, realization of Kenya Vision 2030, African Union Agenda 2063 and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals;
- Provides strategic leadership in the implementation of National Quality Infrastructure framework on development and maintenance of standards, education in standardization and system certification to promote innovation and product development while safeguarding consumer health and safety, protection of the environment, reduction of technical barriers to trade and enhance competitiveness of Kenyan products and services;
- Provides leadership in articulation of Kenya’s position in Standardization, Metrology and Conformity Assessment (SMCA) and negotiates on behalf of Kenya at regional and international level with the aim of eliminating of technical barriers to trade through harmonization of standards to promote access to regional and international markets by Kenyan products;
- Oversees the preparation and submission of Board papers in relation to Directorate to the Managing Director for approval;
- Promotes Standardization Metrology Conformity Assessment (SMCA) issues in industry to build, support and sustain a culture of quality;
- Oversees analysis of the business environment and advises on the competitive strategies for development of market driven standards, education in standardisation programmes and applicable system certifications for achievement of KEBS strategic objectives and the National Industrialization Strategy;
- Provides strategic leadership and is accountable for acquisition and dissemination of international standards; publication of national standards; and management of ISO global directory to facilitate online participation in international standards development process; promoting use of standards;
- Provides leadership in monitoring the implementation of agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), operations of National Enquiry Point (NEP) and TBT National Consultative committee to ensure Kenya’s interests are considered in bilateral and multilateral trade agreements;
- Oversees the implementation of NSC resolutions in relation to standards development, Education in Standardization and System Certification to fulfil KEBS mandate as per standards Act CAP 496 Laws of Kenya;
- Oversees performance management and productivity improvement in the directorate and is responsible and accountable for the directorate’s performance;
- Provides leadership in the establishment, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and improvement of Management systems adopted by KEBS for the purpose of ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and sustained customer satisfaction.
- Oversees development and implementation of the Risk Management Framework in the Directorate to ensure mitigation against the negative effects of risks and take advantage of opportunities;
- Oversees the development and implementation of business continuity strategies to ensure resilience and sustainability of directorate’s processes, products and services; and
- Oversees identification and provision of directorate resources both human and physical needs for effective implementation and achievement of strategic objectives.
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
- Provides leadership in the development and implementation of the Directorates workplans, budget and medium expenditure framework and procurement plan for prudent use of resources.
- Oversees the development and implementation of regional and national standardization plans;
- Oversees development and implementation of trainings in standardization to promote best practices in Standards, Metrology and Conformity Assessment in order to entrench a culture of quality in the Kenyan Society;
- Oversees development and implementation of systems and personnel certification schemes based on international standards to accelerate business productivity, increase sustainability and promote international recognition of certified entities and persons;
- Oversees development, maintenance and improvement of the database for standards development processes and outputs;
- Liaises with corporation secretary for declaration of approved standards in the Kenya gazette;
- Approves directorate expenditure
- Collaborates with market surveillance quality assurance and inspection, metrology and testing directorates to enhance operational efficiencies and effectiveness of service delivery
- Oversees setting of targets, reviews and approves directorate performance targets, monitors implementation and submits performance reports to the Managing Director;
- Assigns duties and approves leave for direct reports.
Job Dimensions:
Financial Responsibility:
- Generates revenue of approximately KES (Kenya Shillings) 250 M per annum
- Controls directorate budget of approximately KES 400 M per annum
- Oversees implementation of resource mobilization strategies
Responsibility for Physical Assets
- Responsible for physical assets in the directorate.
Decision Making:
- Makes strategic, operational and financial decisions
Working Conditions:
- Works predominantly within the office.
- Expected travels within and outside the country
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
Registration with relevant professional bodies:
- Engineers Board of Kenya,
- Chemistry society of Kenya
- Physics society of Kenya
- Food Nutrition and Dietetics Board
- Computer Society of Kenya
- Kenya Institute of Management
- National Quality Institute
Previous relevant work experience required.
- At least 12 years’ relevant experience out of which 5 years must have been in a senior management level.
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
Functional Skills
- Investigation skills
- Prosecution Skills
- Auditing /Assessor Skills
- Negotiation skills
- Project management skills
- Financial management skills
- Management skills
- Information, communication, and technology skills
- Leadership skills
- Presentation skills
- Report writing
- Analytical skills
Behavioural
- Counselling skills.
- Problem solving skills
- Time management skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
Chief Manager, Human Resource
Job Purpose
Provides strategic leadership and is accountable for the formulation, implementation, monitoring and review of Corporate Human Capital policies, strategies and procedures through Human Resource Services, Staff Training and Development, Employee Relations, Staff Performance Management, Medical Services and Staff Welfare functions to foster quality and adequate workforce as well as creating conducive work environment for the purpose of facilitating and supporting KEBS mandate on Standards, Metrology and Conformity Assessment (SMCA). This is to promote local, regional and international trade and ease of doing business while safeguarding consumer health and safety, protection of environment in line with Articles 42, 43(a, b, c & d), 46 (a, b & c) of the Constitution of Kenya and the Standards Act (Cap 496 Laws of Kenya); and entrenchment of a culture of quality for the realization of Kenya’s vision 2030, African Union Agenda 2063 and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Articulates KEBS position on matters of human resource and negotiates on behalf of the organization at National, Regional and International level to enhance sustainability of KEBS operations.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
- Provides strategic leadership and is accountable for formulation, implementation and review of Corporate Human Resource policies, strategies and procedures to support KEBS mandate on Standards, Metrology and Conformity Assessment (SMCA), Kenya Vision 2030, African Union Agenda 2063 and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals;
- Leads and is responsible for development, implementation and institutionalization of performance management and productivity improvement strategies, policies and procedures that promote effective service delivery in the realization of KEBS mandate;
- Provides strategic leadership and is accountable for Corporate workforce planning, recruitment and Selection, training and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee separation, human resource records management, employee and industrial relations and employee welfare in support of realization of KEBS mandate;
- Provides leadership and is accountable for identifying and prioritizing internal/external issues and stakeholders that can affect and are affected by the Business environment and formulating competitive strategies to attract and retain competent staff for the delivery of KEBS mandate;
- Oversees and is responsible for the development and implementation of the corporate strategic human resource plan in accordance with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements to facilitate achievement of the organization’s mandate;
- Leads in Benchmarking with best practices in the market on employee sourcing, development, compensation, employee and industrial relations, and separation strategies to attract and retain talents;
- Provides leadership in articulating KEBS position on matters of Human Resource and negotiates at National, Regional and International level to enhance sustainability of KEBS operations;
- Provides leadership and is accountable for the development, implementation and institutionalization of knowledge management framework to enhance individual and organizational performance;
- Leads in the provision and maintenance of a conducive work environment by provision of welfare services for the realization of corporate goals and objectives;
- Provides leadership in creating and maintaining linkages and partnerships with National, Regional and International organizations to enhance efficiency in the delivery of KEBS mandate;
- Provides leadership and is accountable for development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and improvement of the department’s business continuity strategies to ensure resilience and sustainability of KEBS Corporate processes, products and services;
- Oversees the establishment, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, improvement and maintenance of Management systems adopted by KEBS for purposes of ensuring efficiency, effectiveness and sustained customer satisfaction in the department;
- Provides strategic leadership and is responsible for the establishment and implementation of departmental risk management framework to minimize risks for achievement of organizational objectives;
- Leads in the development and implementation of the cost minimization strategies in the department to enhance efficiency in service delivery for financial sustainability;
- Oversees identification and provision of department resources both human and physical needs for effective implementation and achievement of strategic objectives;
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
- Provides leadership in the development and implementation of work plans, annual budget, Medium Term Expenditure framework (MTEF) and procurement plans in the Department;
- Oversees setting of targets, reviews and approves department performance targets, monitors implementation and submits performance reports to the Director, Human Resource & Administration;
- Oversees the Corporate setting, implementation, monitoring and reviews of performance targets, and submits reports to the Director, Human Resource & Administration;
- Oversees compliance with legal, statutory, and regulatory Human Resource requirements for the organization;
- Oversees the preparation and submission of Board papers in relation to Human Resource matters to the Director, Human Resource & Administration for consideration;
- Provides leadership in implementation of NSC resolutions in relation to Human Resource matters;
- Provides technical advice to the Director, Human Resource & Administration in matters relating to Human Resource;
- Provides technical advice to legal department and acts as an expert witness in courts, tribunals and legal committees on issues related to Human Resource matters;
- Oversees the development, maintenance and improvement of Corporate databases on Human Resource matters for purposes of safeguarding KEBS physical and information assets;
- Oversees the implementation of corrective actions arising from internal and external financial and system audits on Human Resource matters;
- Approves departmental and corporate expenditures;
- Oversees the development of staff competencies in the department through formal training programs, mentorship, coaching, on-the-job training to be able to deliver the department’s objectives; and
- Assigns duties and approves leave for direct reports.
Job Dimensions:
Financial Responsibility
- Approves expenditures of approximately Ksh. 2.7 Billion
- Oversees implementation of cost minimization strategies in the department.
Responsibility for Physical Assets
- Responsible for physical assets assigned by the institution (Computer, photocopier, scanner, office cabinet)
- Provides oversight for the physical/technological assets in the department (Human Resource Information System)
Decision Making / Job Influence Makes:
- Strategic decisions;
- Financial decisions;
- Operational decisions in the Human Resource department.
Working Conditions
- Works predominantly within the office.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
- Bachelors’ degree in Human Resource Management or
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Science with Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Certified Human Resource Professional-Kenya (CHRP-K)
- Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Project management from a recognized institution;
- Practicing Certificate in Human Resource Management;
- Member of Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
Previous relevant work experience required.
- At least ten (10) years’ of work experience out of which five (5) year must have been in a managerial level.
Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
- Workforce analysis
- Professional interview techniques
- Human Resources Management Information system
- Labour laws & Industrial relations
- Change Management skills
- Coaching, mentorship and Counselling Skills.
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Negotiation skills
- Conflict resolutions
Behavioural skills
- Problem solving skills, Time management skills; Emotional intelligence skills
Chief Manager – Information and Communication Technologies(ICT)
Job Purpose
Provides strategic leadership and is accountable for development and implementation of policies and strategies in ICT solutions, software development & management and network & communication infrastructure administration to support realization of KEBS mandate on Standards, Metrology and Conformity Assessment (SMCA). This is to promote local, regional and international trade and ease of doing business while safeguarding consumer health and safety, protection of environment in line with Articles 42, 43(a, b, c & d), 46 (a, b & c) of the Constitution of Kenya and the Standards Act (Cap 496 Laws of Kenya); and entrenchment of a culture of quality for the realization of Kenya’s vision 2030, African Union Agenda 2063 and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Articulates KEBS position on matters of software development management, network and communication infrastructure administration and negotiates on behalf of the organization at National, Regional and International level to enhance sustainability of KEBS operations.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
- Provides strategic leadership and is accountable for development and implementation of policies and strategies in software development and management, network and communication infrastructure administration to support realization of KEBS mandate on Standards, Metrology and Conformity Assessment (SMCA);
- Provides and is accountable for formulating and implementing ICT automation strategy by translating business organizational needs to ICT solutions through the review and integration of systems with the aim of improving business processes efficiency;
- Provides strategic leadership and is responsible for software management, network and communication infrastructure administration for the realization of KEBS mandate;
- Provides leadership and is accountable for the installation, configuration and maintenance of organization’s network and communication Infrastructure to facilitate connectivity and communication for operational efficiency;
- Oversees the development and maintenance of the systems architecture, defining standards and protocol for data exchange, communications, software and interconnection of the KEBS information systems;
- Provides leadership in acquisition and upgrade of software and IT tools to enhance efficiency in operations;
- Oversees maintenance of databases under the department custody and data recovery for business continuity;
- Leads in development of service level agreements (SLAs on implementation and maintenance of ICT solutions to ensure continuity of ICT support;
- Oversees and is accountable for implementation of information security management system (ISMS) guidelines in KEBS to ensure Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of information;
- Oversees implementation of departmental performance management and productivity improvement strategies, policies, and tools to ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of departmental processes, products, and services;
- Provides leadership in establishment, implementation, maintenance, monitoring, evaluation and improvement of Management systems adopted by KEBS for the purpose of ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, risk management and sustained customer satisfaction;
- Oversees the development and implementation of business continuity strategies to ensure resilience and sustainability of department’s processes, products, and services; and
- Provides leadership in identification and provision of human and physical resources needs in the department and ensures proper utilization of existing resources to meet corporate objectives.
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
- Provides leadership and is responsible for development and implementation of departmental procurement plan, annual budget, medium term expenditure framework and work plans;
- Provides leadership in ICT operations and infrastructure to ensure that an appropriate technical support framework is in place;
- Provides technical advice to the Director Finance and Strategy on matters of Information Communication and Technology solutions for delivery of corporate objectives;
- Leads in research on ICT solutions and advises on improvement of ICT systems, infrastructure and works with all the directorates to realize digital transformation strategies that increase efficiency across KEBS;
- Guides in deployment, support and maintenance of outsourced software and hardware in compliance with prevailing contracts and procurement laws;
- Oversees preparation and submission on ICT board papers to the Director Finance and Strategy
- Leads in implementation of NSC resolutions in relation to ICT matters;
- Leads in setting of departmental targets, reviews and approves departmental performance targets, monitors implementation and submits performance reports to the Director Finance and Strategy;
- Directs development of staff competencies in the department through formal training, mentorship, coaching and on-the-job training to enable delivery of department objectives; and
- Assign duties to ICT staff and approves leave.
Job Dimensions:
Financial Responsibility
- Manages and monitors utilization of Departmental budgets of approximately Kshs. 200 Million
Responsibility for Physical Assets
- Responsible for KEBS ICT hardware and software assets
Decision Making / Job Influence Makes
- Strategic Decisions
- Operational decisions
- Financial decisions
Working Conditions
- Works predominantly within the office.
- Expected to travel within the country;
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)
Academic qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
Professional Qualifications
- ICT professional diploma/certification in either systems engineering, IT security, database management, Network Engineering or application development.
Professional Membership
Member of any of the following;
- Member of Computer Society of Kenya
- Member of Information Systems Audit and Control Association, (ISACA)
Previous relevant work experience required.
- At least ten (10) years’ relevant experience out of which five (5) years must have been in a management level
Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
Functional
- Financial management skills
- Auditing Skill
- Analytical skills
- Investigation skills
- Negotiation skills
- Report writing
- Project management skills
- Information, communication, and technology skills
- Leadership skills
- Presentation skills
Behavioural Competencies/Attributes
- Time management skills
- Coaching and mentorship
- Problem solving skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Counselling skills
Chief Manager, Legal services
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience10 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldLaw / Legal
Job Purpose
Provides leadership in provision of legal services, guidance on good corporate governance and supports management on legal matters to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements to protect KEBS interests for realization of KEBS mandate as per the Standards Act CAP 496 of the laws of Kenya. This is to facilitate local, regional and international trade and ease of doing business while safeguarding consumer health and safety, protection of environment in line with Articles 42, 43(a, b, c & d), 46 (a, b & c) of the Constitution of Kenya and the Standards Act (Cap 496 Laws of Kenya); and entrenchment of a culture of quality for the realization of Kenya’s vision 2030, African Union Agenda 2063 and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Articulates Kenya’s position in all legal matters with regard to Standardization, Metrology and Conformity Assessment (SMCA) and negotiates on behalf of Kenya at regional and international level to enhance access to regional and international markets by Kenyan products.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
- Provides leadership and is responsible for provision of legal services, guidance on good corporate governance, administration of legal instruments, litigation handling and supports management on legal matters to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements to protect KEBS interests for realization of KEBS mandate as per the Standards Act CAP 496 of the laws of Kenya;
- Provides leadership and is responsible for formulation and implementation of KEBS Legal policies, strategies and procedures;
- Provides leadership in the drafting and interpretation of the National Quality Infrastructure framework on Standardization, Metrology and Conformity Assessment (SMCA) to enable KEBS fulfil her mandate on trade facilitation, while safeguarding consumer health and safety, protection of the environment, reduction of technical barriers to trade and enhance competitiveness of Kenyan products and services;
- Provides leadership in assessment and responds to the impact of changes in the operating environment on relevant legislation, legal policies and regulatory frameworks to safeguard KEBS interest, ensure high level of integration while within the broader context of the government; to facilitate national, regional and international trade;
- Provides leadership in the gazettement of standards by the NSC and, legal notices for mandatory standards and gazettement of quality and levy inspectors;
- Provides leadership in drafting and gazettement of statutory instruments that guides KEBS operations;
- Provides leadership in the management of contracts, memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and legal instruments of collaboration between KEBS and partners at the national, regional and international level for effective implementation;
- Provides leadership in handling of litigations and arbitral matters for and against KEBS to ensure appropriate defence in the courts of law, tribunals or other bodies exercising quasi-judicial functions to safeguard KEBS interests;
- Provides leadership in the development and implementation of business continuity strategies on legal matters to ensure sustainability of KEBS operations;
- Provides leadership in the establishment, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and improvement of the Management Systems adopted by KEBS for the purpose of ensuring efficiency, effectiveness and sustained customer satisfaction;
- Leads in performance management and productivity improvement in the department and is responsible and accountable for the department’s performance;
- Leads in implementation of the Risk Management Framework in the department to ensure mitigation against the negative effects of risks and take advantage of opportunities;
- Leads in the identification and provision of departmental resources both human and physical needs for effective implementation and achievement of strategic objectives;
- Provides leadership in the development of staff competencies in the department through formal training programmes, mentorship, coaching and on-the-job learning to be able to deliver on the department’s objectives.
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
- Leads in the development and implementation of work plans, budget, Medium Expenditure Framework and procurement plans in the Department;
- Provides leadership in responding to correspondence which have legal bearing and advise staff on legal action resulting from KEBS operation while on official duty;
- Provides leadership in the development, maintenance and updating of KEBS databases on all cases in which KEBS is an interested party;
- Provides leadership in conducting legal clinics to staff to inform operations;
- Provides leadership on legal guidance and advises Management and staff on legal instruments, contracts and corporate governance to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance;
- Provide leadership in the development of technical regulations relating to KEBS operations and in the conduct of their legal impact analysis;
- Manages collaborations between KEBS and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory requirements and international obligations;
- Leads in the preparation of the directorate’s board papers and submits to the Director, Legal Services for consideration;
- Provides leadership in monitoring the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal department’s service delivery to ensure, legal and regulatory compliance and that risks are identified and managed;
- Provides leadership in investigations on litigation matters, advices the Director – Legal Services on KEBS’ defense and provides guidance on alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to safeguard KEBS interests;
- Provides leadership in setting of targets, reviews and approves department performance targets, monitors implementation and submits performance reports to the Director, Legal Services;
- Provides leadership in implementation of National Standards Council resolutions in legal matters;
- Approves departmental expenditures; and
- Assigns duties and approve leave to the direct reports.
Job Dimensions:
Financial Responsibility
- Controls department’s budget of approximately KES 105 Million.
- Approve the expenditure of the department.
Responsibility for Physical Assets
- Responsible for department’s physical and Intangible assets.
Decision Making / Job Influence
- Strategic decisions;
- Operational decisions;
- Financial decisions.
Working Conditions
- Works predominantly within the office with expected travels within and outside the country.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws degree
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Post Graduate Diploma in Law
- Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
- Certified Secretary’s course-CS(K)
- Member of the Law Society of Kenya and in good standing
- Current Practicing Certificate from Law society of Kenya
Previous relevant work experience required.
- At least ten (10) years post admission experience and five (5) years in managerial position.
Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
Functional
- Minute writing
- Report writing
- Interpersonal skills
- Financial management skills
- Auditing Skill
- Strategic management skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Prosecution and Investigation skills
- Negotiation skills
- Project management skills
- Information, communication, and technology skills
- Leadership skills
- Presentation skills
Behavioural
- Counselling skills.
- Problem solving skills
- Time management skills
- Communication skills