Mr. Eliab. S.M Chijoriga
Director of Administration and Finance
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Personal profileMr. Eliab S.M. Chijoriga is the Director of Administration and Finance. He joined COSTECH in October 1994 as the Director of Administration and Finance. He is an Economist who briefly worked as an Economist in the then Ministry of Commerce and Industries, before joining the Kariakoo Market Corporation where he rose through the ranks from Commercial Officer in 1975 to General Manager in 1984. Mr. Chijoriga holds a B.A. Economics (Hons), a Post-Graduate Diploma in Financial Management and a M.A Economics.
Functions of the Directorate
The mission of the directorate of administration and finance is to provide corporate services which meet the expectations and satisfaction of internal and external stakeholders. The core function of the directorate is to plan, coordinate and execute administrative services, human resources systems, and financial and accounting systems which are aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness of work performance at the work place.
The Core function is divided into three parts:
1. Administrative services include; provision of office equipment and furniture; office utilities (water, electricity and communications); office accommodation; office cleanliness and security; transport facilities; and management of estates of the Commission.
2. Human resources systems include: staff welfare; staff regulations and code of good conduct; schemes of service; HR development programmes (training); remuneration; performance appraisal and awards; incentive scheme; recruitment and placement; and discipline.
3. Financial and Accounting systems include: Accounting records; Financial Statements and reports; payroll system; and assets register maintenance.
Currently the directorate is re-engineering its key business processes with respect to provision of administrative services, implementation of human resources systems and financial and accounting systems. The following documents are being reviewed: Financial Regulations; Accounting Manual; Internal Audit and Risk Management Manual; Scheme of Service; Staff Regulations and Code of Good Conduct and Human Resources Manual. The directorate is also involved in the design and implementation of a new Staff Performance Management and Reward System.