Reporting to the Board of Trustees of MESPT, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and championing a bold and compelling strategy that inspires commitment across the organisation, and with key stakeholders in alleviation of poverty and creation of employment through support of micro, small and medium enterprises.
S/He will also be responsible for engaging with a variety of partners to promote the exceptional work the organisation is doing around Kenya, and remodeling and differentiating MESPT in a highly competitive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead in the planning, development and execution of strategic and operational goals and objectives;
Develop and implement best corporate governance practices at MESPT including crafting of new or enhancing existing policies and procedures;
Oversee the development and implementation of the annual organisational work plan and budgets;
Develop and implement sustainable fundraising plans to ensure all relevant funding opportunities are aggressively pursued, while expanding revenue-generating activities to support existing program operations;
Oversee and manage mufti-sectoral projects including agricultural development, financial inclusion, climate action, and market development;
Develop and Implement deliberate and sustainable social enterprise initiatives that provide a surplus for the organisation, help alleviate poverty; and promote MESPT Green Growth agenda;
Coordinate and champion the digital transformation of MESPT In delivering products and services;
Lead and champion international best practices in the operations, quality assurance and competitiveness of MESPT thematic areas;
Source, lead, coach and develop a strong MESPT management team, foster a culture of coaching and mentoring to differentiate MESPT Human Capital asset as key competitive advantage;
Implement a culture of innovation and initiate organisation wide process re-engineering, leveraging on the organisation’s existing internal infrastructure, and ensuring programmatic objectives are supported internally;
Establish strong networks and partnerships for growth, ensuring enhanced public image and reputation; and
Coordinate all stakeholder management initiatives maintaining key relationships with stakeholders such as founders, private sector, Trustees, development partners, media etc, while spearheading collaboration and engagement.
Personal Specifications
Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; Agriculture, Engineering, Business or any other related discipline;
A Masters in Business Administration Degree will be an added advantage;
Have knowledge and experience of not less than 10 years of progressively increasing management responsibility in international development projects with at least five (5) years in senior management;
Possess transformative and adaptive leadership skills, with a strategic mindset to nurture and effectively manage partnerships and mentoring relationships;
Have ability to manage multi-sectoral projects and oversee institutional strengthening and capacity building;
Have demonstrable knowledge and understanding of local and international fundraising avenues and trends in pursuit of organizational excellence;
Have extensive knowledge and experience In use of ICT In leveraging transformation of organisations and achieving strategic goals and objectives; and
Certification in Corporate Governance and Leadership from a recognised institution will be an added advantage.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy all the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution of Kenya 2010 including:
Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;
Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.
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