Home Afrika Group Chief Executive Officer Job in Kenya

Ref. No:ADPG/HAL/001

Our client, Home Afrika Limited (HAL) is an organization whose mission is to develop quality housing and commercial properties that cater for all segments of society.

The organisation’s vision is to be the leading property developer in Africa. HAL is the holding company for several associated special purpose vehicles (SPVs).

Its impressive investment portfolio includes Morningside Office Park on Ngong Road, as well as several world-class developments that are in the pipeline. HAL has a diverse but engaged shareholder base. It aims to become a publicly listed company in the future.

The HAL Board wishes to recruit a visionary CEO with exceptional leadership and strategic management skills to provide the stewardship required to deliver the HAL mission and realise the longer term HAL vision.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The CEO will report to the HAL Board and be responsible for the operations and executive management of the organisation.

S/he will be responsible for:

• Providing strategic leadership in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of HAL’s strategic management plan and budget;
  
  
• Developing and overseeing business development plans;
• Developing and maintaining a sound management framework to strengthen the operations of the organisation;
• Developing and implementing effective financial management policies and systems for monitoring and reporting financial performance;
• Reviewing HAL’s organisation structure and human resource management framework to ensure that the staff profile, team structures and workflow processes are properly aligned with the strategic direction;
• Developing, implementing and evaluating strategies for creating a high performing organization culture based on transparency, integrity, accountability, performance measurement and results;
• Developing and managing an effective communication and public relations strategy to ensure that shareholders and interested parties have access to the information they need;
• Overseeing resource allocation, efficient project implementation, and competent project monitoring and reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations as well as fulfilling all statutory and regulatory requirements to facilitate smooth running of the organization;
• Providing regular reports and quality information to the HAL Chairman and Board of Directors on all matters of significance.

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful candidate shall possess the following minimum qualifications and qualities:

• Over five (5) years of senior leadership and strategic management experience gained from reputable organizations;
• Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA), or Economics, Finance, Law, Marketing, Engineering, or a field related to HAL’s mission;
• Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Business, Marketing, Engineering, Land Economics or a field related to HAL’s mission;
• Professional management qualifications and membership to a relevant professional body such as CPA, ACCA, CPS, Advocate of the High Court etc. would be an added advantage;
• A proven record of high integrity and ethical practice; and
• A passion for pathfinding and making a difference.

If you believe you are the right candidate for this position and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application along with copies of your certificates and a detailed CV stating your current position, current remuneration including all benefits, 3 professional referees, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the reference number above to reach us by hand, courier or post on or before 15th October, 2010.

Mark the job reference number clearly on the envelope and send to:

Executive Selection Services
Africa Development Professional Group
4th Floor, K-Rep Centre, Wood Avenue.
PO Box 9390-00100, Nairobi.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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