The Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) is a Parastatal established by the Government of Kenya
under the Science and Technology Act Cap 250 to carry out Agricultural Research to support the Crop
and Livestock Production sectors of the country.
Beside this core function, the Institute collaborates closely with the farmers, pastoralists, extension staff
and other National and International Development Partners.
KARI manages thirty-three (33) Centers inclusive of the sub-centers located all over the country with a
view of developing and disseminating technology, tailored to meet the needs of different categories of
farmers in various Agroecological zones and Socio-economic Circumstances.
In order to enhance the provision of services, the Institute would like to fill in the following position,
which is vacant.
The Institute’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to eligible candidates.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Ref: KARI/2/027/75 (1 Post)
The Deputy Director, Finance and Administration, will be Chief Financial Advisor to the Director on
matters relating to Finance, Planning, Procurement, Human Resource and Administration.
Duties and responsibilities
• Chief Financial Advisor to the Director in matters relating to Finance, Planning, Procurement,
Human Resource and Administration.
• Being responsible for the development of resource plans (human, physical and financial) in the
Institute.
• Identifying optimal resources required to support running of the Institute.
• Overseeing proper management and accountability of Institutional resources (human, physical
and financial) including supervision of activities in the Department.
• Coordinate timely preparation of budgets, annual reports and returns and ensure budgetary
controls are in place and operational.
• Formulating sound Institutional resource policies, procedures and systems that will ensure
control, accountability and risk management.
• Working in close liaison with all departments to enhance communication, foster partnerships and
promote the Institute’s public image.
• Being responsible for the performance evaluation and appraisal of staff in the Institute.
• In liaison with the Chief Internal Auditor and Assistant Director, Planning, Monitoring and
Evaluation, monitor and evaluate utilization of the institutional resources.
• Being responsible for safekeeping of all Institutional documents and in particular ensure safe
custody of all Finance and Accounting documents.
• Ensuring full compliance with statutory and regulatory procedures and requirements applicable
to the Institute.
• In liaison with the Manager, Agricultural Research Development Fund, mobilizing resources for
the Institute.
• Effectively promoting the positive public image and encourage a productivity culture of results
in KARI.
• Overseeing the development and timely submission of departmental reports.
• Ensuring timely preparation of Board papers on Finance and Administration.
• Any other official duties that may be assigned by the Director.
Requirements for Appointment
• Have a thorough knowledge of financial, procurement and human resource management and
development procedures.
• Have served in a large organization such as KARI in a similar or equivalent position for not less
than 10 years.
• Be proficient in modern computerized financial/accounting software applications.
• Possess a minimum of a Master’s degree in Commerce, Economics or Business Administration.
• Have professional qualifications of CPA (K) or CPS (K) or equivalent qualification.
• Be a member of the requisite professional body.
Terms and Remuneration
Three (3) year contract, renewable upon satisfactory performance
Salary Scale: Kshs.147,679 x 5,154-176,612 x 6,048-208,165 x 8,77-252,025 p.m.
Besides the basic salary within the approved salary structures the posts attract attractive fringe benefits
including house, medical and leave allowances.
Mode of Application:
Applicants should send a cover letter, copies of certificates, curriculum vitae and the names and
addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the
candidates’ professional qualifications and work experience, photocopies of their academic and
professional qualifications to
The Director,
Kenya Agricultural Research Institute,
Kaptagat Road,
P.O Box 57811- 00200,
Nairobi
so as reach him on or before 13th July 2011 at 10.00am.
The name and reference number of the position for which the application is made should be clearly
marked on the envelope.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
