Job Description

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) is a State corporation established under the Universities Act, 2012 to coordinate the placement of Government-sponsored students to universities and colleges, among other functions.

The Placement Service invites applications for the following position:

Director, Corporate Services (on contract terms)

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Ref. Code KUCCPS 049/21)

Responsible to the CEO for the overall management and administration of the Corporate Services Directorate.

Successful applicant will be hired on a five-year contract terms renewable on mutual agreement and subject to meeting set performance targets

Key Responsibilities

(i) Developing and overseeing the implementation of a dynamic corporate strategy that is able to deliver exemplary services and results as envisioned in the strategic plan;

(ii) Developing the Placement Service’s budget and continuously monitor and evaluate its implementation;

(iii) Giving oversight to the Placement Service financial affairs and advise the Placement Service on financial planning strategies and policies;

(iv) Ensuring effective and efficient management of the Placement Service’s Resources including Finances and Assets;

(v) Ensuring the provision of meaningful, accurate and prompt management accounts and reports to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board;

(vi) Negotiating with banks and donors for appropriate support;

(vii) Giving oversight to the Placement Service’s human capital affairs, ensuring that the Placement Service has the right and sufficient human resource to meet its objectives;

(viii) Ensuring that current and future space and other facility needs are provided for;

(ix) Providing oversight for effective records management operations;

(x) Overseeing performance management system in the Placement Service;

(xi) Participating in the development and review of the Institution’s strategic plan;

(xii) Ensuring compliance with labour laws, public, Public Financial Management Act, IPSAS and IFRS and ISO Standards;

(xiii) Reviewing the Corporate Services business plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and government performance contract; and

(xiv) Overseeing operations of HRM, Administration, ICT and Finance & Accounting departments.

Minimum Requirements

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

(i) Have a minimum period twelve (12) years relevant work experience and at least five (5) years in a management position in the Public Service or in the Private Sector;

(ii) Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields:- Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

(iii) Have a Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

(iv) Have professional qualification and membership to a relevant professional body;

(v) Leadership Course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution; and

(vi) Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity. Applicants should have clearance certificates from the following bodies:

a. Kenya Revenue Authority;

b. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;

c. Higher Educations Loans Board;

d. A licensed Credit Reference Bureau;

e. Directorate of Criminal Investigations

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted through the Placement Service’s online careers portal https://careers.kuccps.net.

Interested applicants are required to create their profiles, duly fill the online application form and attach copies of their CVs, academic certificates, clearance certificates and testimonials before submitting the application.

The application deadline is August 12th, 2021 at 5.00pm.

The Placement Service is an equal opportunity employer.

Persons with disabilities, women and applicants from marginalised regions are encouraged to apply.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Important Notice!

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) wishes to advise the public that:

• KUCCPS does not solicit money for its recruitment processes including short-listing, interviews, background and/or medical check-ups. Applicants are advised not to send money to any individual or agency purporting to act on behalf of KUCCPS in relation to this recruitment. KUCCPS will not be responsible for any loss of money or theft which may result from such fraudulent activities.


• Applicants should beware of fraudulent online recruitment pages and social media sites.


• Providing false, misleading or inaccurate information on the application, the resume or during an interview constitutes grounds for disqualification or termination if already hired.

If you would like to report any suspected fraudulent activity in relation to this recruitment, please send an email to integrity@kuccps.ac.ke.

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