Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic, Corporate Planning and Reporting
Managing emerging issues, risks and opportunities to ensure that the Authority continues to deliver strong results and achieves desired outcomes;
Ensuring that the Authority has an effective management structure, build capabilities of Management and staff to ensure that the Authority is properly capacitated to deliver on its mandate and objectives and that staff are empowered and mentored;
Advise the Board on matters of policy, planning, priorities and other issues that are fundamental to the Mission and direction of the Authority, including implementation of proposed new initiatives and potential impacts for Government, investors, partners and other stakeholders;
Developing and implementing effective internal control systems for efficient service delivery in the Authority and safeguarding of the Authority’s assets;
Ensuring continuous improvement in the quality of services provided by the Authority;
Responsible for stakeholder management and the enhancement of the corporate image of KenInvest; and
Advising the Government and other stakeholders on how to accelerate growth of private investments in the country.
Leadership
Be the Accounting Officer in line with section 67 of the PFM Act 2012 and perform the functions of the Accounting Officer in line with the PFM Act 2012 and PFM Regulations 2015, as well as provisions of section 44 of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2015 and its regulations;
Ensuring that the Authority delivers on its mandate as stipulated by the Investment Promotion Act No. 6 of 2004;
Providing Strategic Leadership, general supervision and management of the Authority on a day to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by the Board to ensure achievement of KenInvest strategic objectives;
Providing organizational leadership and Vision in developing and recommending to the Board the strategy and annual business plans for KenInvest; providing regular, thorough and prompt communication to the Board on key technical, financial and administrative matters; and
Serving as a link between the Board and the Management.
Human Resources
Ensuring continuity of Board policy and acts as the vocal point of contact between the Board, the management and staff of the Authority;
Fostering a good working relationship with and under guidance/consultation with Authority’s Parent Ministry;
Entrenching a working culture and promoting creativity and innovation in the Authority;
Ensuring compliance with National, regional and international laws as may be applicable;
Providing strategic leadership in developing and implementing effective human resource management, administrative policies and systems and maintaining a conducive working environment suitable for attracting, developing and retaining an efficient workforce;
Ensuring that KenInvest has effective management structure, build capabilities of KenInvest management and staff to ensure that the Authority is properly strengthened to deliver on its mandate and objectives;
Establishing organization and staffing plans and appropriate delegation and decision-making frameworks to support the accomplishment of corporate goals and objectives;
Providing direction to all staff and ensuring overall effectiveness in meeting policy and program objectives and ensuring the Authority conducts its operations and financial activities with integrity and in accordance with applicable legislative, regulatory and policy requirements;
Leading the establishment of progressive management and human resources policies and practices to ensure a motivated workforce and a rigorous supportive employee relations climate;
Designing, regularly reviewing and implementing the performance management system to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the Authority’s staff; and
Establishing and maintaining a Board-approved plan for senior management development and succession.
Financial
Providing Strategic Leadership and ensuring that the Authority grows to become financially independent by generating its own resources;
Ensuring preparation of the annual budgets and establishing proper internal controls;
Spearheading the development and implementation of efficient systems that support the effective use of the Authority’s resources;
Effectively and efficiently leading the deployment of available resources for the best value to the Authority and public interest while assuring financial capability to continuously deliver on the mandate of the Authority; and
Identifying and sourcing for favorable development partners and ensuring that the annual financial audit is conducted and recommendations addressed. Communications
Communicating the Board’s strategies, decisions and policies to senior management and staff; and
Be the overall spokesperson for the Authority and maintaining an exceptional image for the Authority in the country and internationally
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Engineering or a relevant Degree from a recognized University;
Have a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Engineering or a relevant Degree from a recognized University;
Have at least fifteen (15) years of relevant professional experience with five (5) years served in a senior management position in the public service or in a large and reputable organization in the private sector.
Required Skills
Demonstrated leadership experience with strategic vision and proven skills in managing complex organizations at the national, regional or international level;
Demonstrated record of setting clear standards for accountability, probity, value for money and risk management and zero tolerance to fraud and corruption; for ensuring sound and transparent financial management; and delivering continuous improvement, impact, efficiency and effectiveness;
Demonstrated intellectual leadership, creativity and proven ability to propose new ideas and lead on new ways of working across silos in a complementary and synergistic way for a prosperous and peaceful organization;
Proven track record of change management and accomplishments at the organization with strong resource mobilization and public relation skills;
Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-cultural team and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization; and
Proven ability to inspire, encourage, build trust and confidence and build consensus, stimulate effective campaigns and drive collective action among a broad spectrum of people and organizations.
Key Leadership Competencies
Strategic Focus and transformation with Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
Developing Organizational Capability
Change Leadership
Strategic Risk Management
Core Competencies
Building Partnerships
Drives Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation
Communicating with impact
Functional Competencies
Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge and good understanding of KenInvest Mandate, its role in the realization of the National Development Agenda
Drive for Results
Fosters Innovation
Tenure of Appointment
The Appointment to this position will be on a four (4) year contract renewable once subject to
satisfactory performance.
Remuneration will be based on KenInvest Approved Salary Structure.
Compliance with Chapter 6 of the Kenyan Constitution
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to meet the following compliance requirements and present
them during interview: A Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
A Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
A Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
A Clearance Certificate from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)
A Clearance Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) Interested qualified candidates are invited to apply and can access the detailed job description and specifications from ‘Careers’ section at www.invest.go.ke and submit their ONLINE OR HARD COPY applications to The Chairperson, Kenya Investment Authority together with a cover letter for the position with a reference number, detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National identity card or passport and names and addresses of three referees marked “Job Ref No.5/2023 to careers@invest.go.ke OR dropped at Kenya Investment Authority , 15th Floor-Old Mutual Tower -Upper Hill in the Tender Box Marked MDs Application.
Suitable qualified candidates are invited to apply and can access the detailed job description from “careers” section at www.invest.go.ke addressed to:- The Chairperson
Kenya Investment Authority
P O Box 55704-00200
NAIROBI. Applications in PDF format should be submitted by 26th July 2023. (No applications will be received or considered after the closing date.)
THOSE WHO HAD APPLIED EARLIER SHOULD RE-APPLY.
Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the advert and have been selected for an interview will be contacted
Apply via :
careers@invest.go.ke