Kenya School Of Government Jobs Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer Job at Kenya School Of Government

Ref. no. NGAAF/01/2017

The Kenya School of Government is a State Corporation founded under an Act of Parliament. The mandate of the School is to provide support for the transformation of the public service through development of professional expertise and public service values; problem-solving research that informs public policy; and consultancy services for organizational reengineering to achieve sophistication, adaptability and responsiveness for competitive advantage.

Duties for the Chief Executive Officer Job

The Chief Executive Officer shall be responsible for:

• Provision of strategic leadership for realization of the mandate of the Fund
• High level staff performance and productivity
• Budgetary discipline and expenditure control
• Formulation and implementation of annual work plans with a focus on realization of Kenya Vision 2030
• Appropriate policy and technical management advice to the Board
• Implementation of Board decisions and guidelines
• Establishment and operation of efficient administrative structure and processes
• Promotion of integrity and good governance
• The duties and obligation of Accounting Officer
• The function of Secretary to the Board
• Preparation and submission of operational reports to the Board
• Compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements
• Formulation and application of risk mitigation measures
• Positive corporate image and establishment of harmonious relationship with stakeholders
• Review and formulation of mechanism for monitoring and evaluation.

Chief Executive Officer Job Requirements

For appointment to this position, a candidate should:

• Be a citizen of Kenya
• Have at least five years of experience in the field of social development
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in Business Administration, Economics and Social
  Science. Master’s degree qualification will be an added advantage
• Have undertaken a leadership course lasting not less than six weeks from a recognized institution
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Kenya development agenda in respect to social and economic
  empowerment of communities and groups
• Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Be a strategic thinker and results oriented
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer applications

How to Apply
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above positions. Women, youth and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applications should be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae including three (3) referees, mobile telephone contact, copies of National Identity Card, relevant certificates and other testimonials. Applications citing the Reference Number of relevant position should be sent in both soft and hard copies to:

The Director General
Kenya School of Government
Email: ngaafjobs@ksg.ac.ke
P.O Box 23030-00604
Lower Kabete
NAIROBI

Applications should be received by Friday September 21, 2017 at 5.00p.m. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Successful candidates will be offered three-year contracts, renewable subject to satisfactory performance.
NGAAF is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality.

This advertisement is also available on the Kenya School of Government website www.ksg.ac.ke.  Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.