Director Corporate Services Job in Kenya - NCK

NCK is hiring a Director Corporate Services skilled in strategic leadership, administrative oversight, financial management, and corporate governance.

Description

Responsibilities

  • Advise the Council and Management on policies, strategies, and matters relating to Corporate Services.
  • Coordinate Human Resource Management and Administration, ICT, and Communication & Advocacy functions.
  • Lead the formulation, implementation, review, and monitoring of Corporate Services policies, procedures, frameworks, and strategies.
  • Coordinate organizational performance management, performance contracting, and staff appraisal processes.
  • Oversee implementation of human resource management and development programmes, including succession planning, talent management, and employee engagement initiatives.

  • Coordinate staff welfare programmes, medical schemes, pension administration, and workplace wellness initiatives.
  • Provide strategic leadership in organizational development, change management, and institutional strengthening programmes.
  • Lead the development and implementation of ICT strategies, digital transformation programmes, and innovation initiatives.
  • Oversee implementation of cyber security frameworks, data protection measures, business continuity plans, and disaster recovery mechanisms.
  • Promote automation of business processes and adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and digital platforms.
  • Coordinate implementation of Quality Management Systems (QMS), service delivery standards, and productivity improvement initiatives.
  • Oversee implementation of risk management frameworks and audit recommendations within the Directorate.
  • Coordinate staff training, competency development, and capacity-building programmes.
  • Promote effective communication, stakeholder engagement, corporate branding, and advocacy initiatives.
  • Coordinate preparation of Directorate work plans, budgets, procurement plans, and performance reports.
  • Provide leadership, mentorship, coaching, and performance management for staff within the Directorate.

Education

  • Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Communication, Strategic Management, Organizational Development, or a related field from a recognized institution.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Communication, Strategic Management, Organizational Development or a related field from a recognized institution.
  • Membership in a relevant professional body and in good standing.
  • Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  • Proficiency in computer applications.

More Details on Experience

The candidate must have:

  • At least twelve (12) years relevant work experience.
  • At least five (5) years’ experience in a senior management position.
  • Demonstrated results in work performance.
  • Experience in managing multidisciplinary Corporate Services functions.

Required

  • Strategic Leadership and Management Skills.
  • Human Resource Management and Organizational Development.
  • ICT Governance and Digital Transformation.
  • Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Skills.
  • Performance and Risk Management.
  • Integrity, Decision-Making and Accountability.

Added Advantage

  • Policy Formulation and Implementation.
  • Change Management and Innovation.
  • Coaching and Mentorship Skills.

How to Apply

Detailed job descriptions and application procedure can be accessed at the Council website www.nckenya.com

Interested and qualified persons are required to make an application through the Council email: careers@nckenya.go.ke so as to be received on or before close of business (5.00pm) on Monday 10th August, 2026

NB: Applications should be shared as one document in PDF

NCK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks to have diversity in workforce (Women, Marginalized Communities and Persons Living with disability) in line with constitution. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.