Chief Executive Officer Job


The Kenya Coffee Producers Association (KCPA) is the national association of coffee farmers
in the country.

The organization is mandated by the members to champion their interests to enhance coffee production in the country and ensure farmers maximize returns from their investments in coffee production.

In so doing, the association engages with the government and other stakeholders to ensure issues affecting the coffee sector that prevent farmers from accessing reasonable profits from their produce are addressed.

Hence, KCPA addresses gaps emerging from coffee production, processing, marketing and service delivery to the farmers.

The association is committed to ensure coffee sector regains its past glory as a major foreign
exchange earner for the country.

The association is now seeking to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This is a
challenging and key position in championing the association to realize its mission and strategic
goals. Liaison Consulting Limited is supporting the board of KCPA to recruit for this position.

Job description of Chief Executive Officer

The holder of this position will be reporting to the board of KCPA and will work with various
functional sub committees to ensure the strategic goals of the association are realized.

The CEO will be expected to provide organizational leadership and management and work with the various stakeholders in the coffee sector and development partners.

It is expected that the CEO will position KCPA as a reputable national association of coffee farmers.

The following are specific duties of the position:

  • Provide leadership in development and execution of strategic plans
  • Ensure the association has effective operational policies that are followed by staff and the board members
  • Support the staff in developing annual plans and guide them in implementation
  • Design projects/ programmes that are in line with the strategic goals of the association
  • Provide leadership in resource mobilization to support programmes and operations of the association
  • Effectively manage staff to enhance productivity and retention
  • Provide required reports by the board , development partners and other stakeholders
  • Initiate and participate in lobbying and advocacy to ensure issues affecting the members are given attention
  • Network and participate in forums to ensure the association is visible nationally and internationally info@liaisonconsultants.co.ke
  • Support the board and its sub committees to enhance their contributions to the association
  • Ensure there are effective internal controls and all assets of the association are well managed and safeguarded
Qualifications and other requirements
  • Applications are invited from Kenya citizens who hold at least a university degree from recognized higher institutions of learning
  • A minimum of three years experience as manager or Chief Executive Officer in an organization
  • Track record of achievements in managing organizations or a departments
  • Must be between 25 to 45 years
  • Experience in resource mobilization and working with development partners is a prerequisite
  • Experience in working with farmer’s organizations is an added advantage
  • Knowledge and interest of the coffee sector is an added advantage
Remuneration

The association will provide a competitive package but this will be sustained by the ability of
the CEO to coordinate implementation of projects and to raise resources.

However, those expecting a monthly salary of above KES 120,000 do not need to apply.

How to apply

Those interested to apply for this position should send their curriculum vitae and
application letter to info@liaisonconsultants.co.ke by 30th of March 2012.

Do not attach copies of certificate. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 2nd of April 2012.