Duties and Responsibilities:
To be responsible for the implementation of the performance contract signed between the Board of Directors and the Government of Kenya
To implement and monitor decisions of the Board of Directors and report to the Board accordingly
To provide strategic transformative leadership, draw and execute plans for the effective implementation of the Authority’s strategic plan in line with vision 2030
To establish and maintain collaborative networks with local, regional and international development partners for investments and resource mobilization
To manage and control the Authority’s financial, human resource and assets in an efficient and cost effective manner in consultation with the Board and parent Ministry
To develop, review, direct and manage the authority’s financial and other operational systems, procedures and controls.
To ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, standards, procedures and agreements,
To provide technical and secretariat services to the Board of Directors
To build a high performing and self-motivated team of staff and play an active role in attracting, retaining and developing staff; .
To prepare annual Budgets, Financial Accounts, Programs and Work plans for the Authority and submit them to the Board for consideration
To advise the Board of Directors on the performance of the Authority
Qualifications and Work Experience;
Must be a Kenyan Citizen
Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Agriculture, Public Administration, Environmental Planning and Management, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or their equivalent.
Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
Must have at least ten (10) years’ experience in Senior Management position ¡n a reputable organization
Experience in resource mobilization will be an added advantage
Experience In managing and Implementation of donor funded projects
Must be compliant with the provisions of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya (clearance from KRA, Higher Loans Board, EACC, Police and CRB)
Must be a member of a professional body
Eligibility Criteria: Minimum age of 35 years and maximum age of 55 years at the time of application;
