REF: YEDF/CEO/11/2020
Contract Period: 3years renewable once
Purpose of the Job
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be the Head of the Secretariat and Chief Advisor to the Board. The CEO will be the Accounting and Authorized Officer of YEDF and will be responsible to the Board for the day today management and administration of all the activities of the Fund.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Spearhead, formulate, implement and review of YEDF’s policies, procedures, strategies, standards andguidelines
Provide strategic leadership and ensure excellence in provision of Services to the Board;
Spearhead development agenda of the Board including formulation of projects andprogrammes;
Execute and communicatethe Board’s strategies, decisions andpolicies;
Develop and recommending to the Board, the annual business plans for YEDF;
Enable and providelinkage between the Board and theSecretariat;
Enhance collaboration and engagement with stakeholders and partners in support of development of YEDF
Promote the Corporate image of theBoard;
Ensure continuous improvement of the quality and value of services provided by theBoard
upholdintegrity and professionalism in the performance of all Board’s functions;
Foster a culture that promotes ethical and good CorporateGovernance;xii.Ensuring that the Board complies with the relevantlegislation;
champion national values and principles of public service;
put in place sound strategies to ensure prudent utilization of the Board’s resources andassets;
prepare annual budgets and establishing proper internal monitoring and control systems andprocedures;
Coordinate preparation of the Board’s annual financial statements and submitting the same to the National Treasury, Parliament and The Controller of Budget as required bylaw;
Ensure budget spending is within the provisions of the public financial management Framework;
Mobilizere sources from non-state sources including donors in support of YEDF programmes and projects;
Build capacity and managing performance of staff at YEDF;and
Perform suchother duties as may be assigned by the Board and the law.
JobSpecifications
For appointment to this grade, an applicantmust:
.Have a minimum of ten (10) years’work experience, at least six (6) years relevant work experience in Senior Management
Bachelor’sdegree in any of the following disciplines: Law, Political Science, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Finance, Governance, Public Administration & Policy or equivalent qualification from a recognizedinstitution;
Master’sdegree in any of the following disciplines: Strategic Management, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Finance, Governance, Public Administration & Policy, Law, Political Science or equivalent qualification from a recognizedinstitution
Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
.Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable;
Computer proficiency;vii.Demonstrated managerial and administrative capability plus professional competence in work performance and results;
Exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to the YEDFmandate; and
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six (6) of theConstitution
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Qualified applicants should send their applications and testimonials to:The Chairperson
Youth Enterprise Development Fund Board
4th Floor, Renaissance Corporate Park
Upper Hill
P.O. Box 48610-00100
Nairobi.Applications MUST include application cover letter, detailed CV with three (3) referees and their daytime contacts and must indicate current position, current remuneration, expected remuneration, e-mail and day-time telephonecontact, relevant certificates and testimonials; and copy of National ID/Passport. Applications must be received not later than 16th December, 2020 5pm. Only shortlisted candidates shall be notified. Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification.Only shortlisted candidates shall be notified. Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification.Successfully shortlisted applicants will be required to provide clearance certificates from the following bodies:Youth Enterprise Development Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women, youth and persons livingwith disability are encouraged to apply.
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