Re-advertisement-director/ceo At National Crime Research Centre

Job Purpose

• The Director/CEO is responsible for the overall day to day management of the affairs of the Centre. (b)

Job Description

• Centre's accounting officer. Overseeing the day-to-day implementation of the Centre's Mandate.
• Advising and making recommendations to the Governing Council and the Cabinet Secretary on the formulation of policies, plans and strategies on national crime research.
• Coordinating the Centre's development programs, project formulation, funding implementation, appraisal, monitoring and evaluation.
• Responsible for stakeholder management and enhancement of corporate image of the Centre.
• Principal spokesperson of the Centre.
• Ensuring that the Centre has an effective management structure including succession plans.
• Maintaining a conducive work environment for attracting, retaining and motivating employees and foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship.
• Recommending annual budgets to the Governing Council for approval.
• Ensuring that the Centre utilizes its resources prudently according to the financial guidelines provided by Government from time to time.
• Ensuring accurate and timely audits of the Centre's books of accounts.
• Executing and communicating Council's strategies, decisions and procedures.
• Establishing proper internal monitoring and control systems and overseeing compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Providing leadership to the management and provide a link between the management and the Governing Council.
• Providing regular, thorough and prompt communication to the Governing Council on key technical, financial and administrative matters.
• Developing and recommending to the Governing Council the long term strategy, business plans and oversee implementation of the Centre's corporate strategic plan.
• Managing the Centre's assets and liabilities.
• Fostering local and international partnerships with institutions of research and other agencies.

Job Specifications

• For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years, five (5) of which must have been in senior management or in a comparative position.
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master's Degree in Social Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Doctorate Degree (PhD) in Social Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Must have eighteen (18) publications in peer-reviewed journal articles, books and book chapters.
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing.
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution. Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution