Institute of Public Administration- Director of Corporate Services

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Development Responsibilities

• As the IPA Chief Financial Officer, deliver the Annual Financial Statements and Annual Budget for Board approval, meeting the standards required under the IPA’s complex legal and regulatory framework, including those of the Office of Comptroller and Auditor General.
• Develop a Shared Services Strategy, aligned to the IPA Corporate Strategy, that will support the IPA’s vision of being the Centre of Excellence for building Public Service capability and capacity.
• Working collaboratively with senior leaders, develop and oversee annual Business Plans including KPIs/Metrics, to successfully execute the Shared Services Strategy. This includes, and is not limited to, Finance, HR, Infrastructure and Facilities, and Business Process Accreditation.
  Monitor and review the strategic approach, ensuring it continues to meet the evolving needs of the IPA Shared Services clients, both internal and external.
• Foster a culture of Governance Exemplar, delivering a System of Internal Control that protects the IPA’s reputation, providing strong assurances to the IPA Board, the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation (DPER), the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and the broader IPA client base.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Deputy Director General/Company Secretary to ensure strategic delivery, reporting to Board and subcommittees as is required.
• Working closely with the Deputy Director General/Company Secretary, ensure key stakeholder management and support, in particular the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services Reform and Digitalisation (DPER) and the City and County Managers Association (CCMA).
• Actively participate at Executive Leadership Team, adopting a collaborative and OneIPA approach, contributing to the overall leadership and management of the IPA and the shared strategic goals.
• Lead the multidisciplinary teams of Shared Services, fostering a positive and collaborative culture, empowering staff in their roles and developing dynamic and competent leaders of the future.
• Provide dynamic and visionary leadership for the Shared Services team, developing and supporting an enthusiastic, energetic and responsive team that is highly proficient and focused on delivering excellence in its services.
• Working with Departmental Directors, develop pricing strategies and costing models across the IPA portfolio of services, that ensure the IPA is commercially viable, financially sustainable and reflective of a full cost recovery model.
• Working with senior managers, develop a strong Shared Services policy framework.
• Work closely with the Director General and Deputy Director General on the IPA Transformation Programme.
• Work closely with the Deputy Director General/Company Secretary ensuring the IPA Board approved Corporate Procurement Strategy is embedded strongly across the accounting and budgeting processes.
• Work closely with the Deputy Director General/Company Secretary in developing and delivering the IPA ESG and CSR Strategies and Frameworks.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and developmental opportunities for the Shared Services team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders.

Operations Management Responsibilities

• Management responsibility for the Shared Services team (approximately 15 staff), overseeing recruitment, motivation, performance management, and professional development, supporting personnel in the effective delivery of their brief.
• Oversight of the management of vendor contracts including Facilities Management, Pension and Accounting Support Services, ensuring value for money and business continuity for the IPA are prioritised.
• Play an active and leading role in the Infrastructure Project, ensuring the IPA Infrastructure is best in class and fit for future.
• Ensure compliance with the governance framework of the IPA, including but not limited to risk management and internal audit obligations.

Qualification & Requirements

Essential Criteria

The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of:

• A professionally qualified accountant and a member of a prescribed accountancy body.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior corporate leadership position in either the public or private sector.
• A strong understanding of data analysis and performance metrics and an ability to diagnose problems quickly, anticipate issues and craft successful solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, engaging and liaising with both internal and external stakeholders, representing the IPA mission and values and to work effectively as part of the leadership team and with all staff .
• Adaptability, with demonstrable experience of the ability to manage and lead teams in a changing environment and still deliver the required results .
• Demonstrated capability in successfully implementing significant change projects and a proven track record of successful Business Process Improvement delivery.
• Project management and business planning experience with proven ability to manage a number of projects simultaneously and meet all deadlines in a timely manner.

Desirable Criteria

The successful candidate may demonstrate evidence of:

• Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity and proven ability of being agile, and dynamic in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Strong IT literacy, proficiency in writing and presentation skills.
• Commitment and drive to overcome obstacles in delivering results.

Benefits

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