Job Purpose
Implements Board resolutions and provides overall strategic leadership on day-to-day management of the Corporation in its mandate of Procurement Agent for the Government; oversees trading activities including sourcing and distribution of commodities, logistics and warehousing services as well as other commercial operations aimed at growing the Corporation’s profitability.
Duties and Responsibilities
Chief Executive Officer of the Board;
Secretary to the Board;
Accounting Officer of the Board;
Providing strategic leadership to the staff of the Board;
Ensuring the efficient, effective and transparent management of trading operations in accordance with government policy, regulations and laws;
Maintaining effective collaboration and partnerships with organs of Government and Government agencies, international organizations, private sector and all stakeholders;
Guiding in the development and implementation of relevant policies and procedures that give the Board positive perception and competitive advantage;
Be responsible for day-to-day operations of the Board;
Fostering relationship with the relevant Ministries, development partners and other stakeholders for the benefit of the Board;
Ensuring prudent management of all available resources of the Board;
Ensuring adherence to relevant national and international conventions and treaties;
Fostering conducive corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good governance in line with the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
Coordinating the preparation of the budget and financial reports for consideration and approval by the Board;
Ensuring compliance with Legal, Regulatory, Government policies, guidelines and directives.
Recognized qualifications
Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: – Business Administration, Business Management, Commerce, Accounts, Finance, Economics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
Masters Degree in any of the following fields: – Strategic Management, Finance, Economics, or any other relevant social science or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
Fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience, five (5) of which must be at a Senior Management role;
Member of a relevant professional body in good standing;
Certificate of Leadership in a course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer application skills;
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Interested candidates are hereby called upon to apply to the address below via Post Office or Hand Delivery latest 14th May 2024 at 5.00pm. enclosing cover letter, CV with full details of education background, professional qualifications and relevant experience together with copies of testimonials, academic certificates and National Identity Card. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. The successful candidate will be required to avail the following documents at the point of receiving the job offer;BOARD CHAIRMAN
KENYA NATIONAL TRADING CORPORATION
KNTC HEAD OFFICE BUILDING
OFF NANYUKI ROAD, INDUSTRIAL AREA
P. O. BOX 30587 – 00100
NAIROBI.
Apply via :
erecruitment.kntc.go.ke
