The Communications
Commission of Kenya is established by the Kenya Information and Communications
Act, CAP 411A, to license and regulate postal, information and communication
services in Kenya.
In order to respond
adequately to the dynamism and challenges in the communications sector, CCK
implements a five-year Strategic Plan cycle which seeks to ensure clarity and
common understanding of its business and role in the economy, as well as
achieve the required level of focus to enable the Commission to discharge its
mandate.
The Strategic Plan
includes a definition of the mission, vision, core values and key results areas
(KRAs) that are intended to guide planning, resource allocation, performance
and accountability.
CCK’s mission is: “To facilitate access to communication services through enabling regulation and catalyse the country’s socio-economic development.”
CCK’s mission is: “To facilitate access to communication services through enabling regulation and catalyse the country’s socio-economic development.”
The focus on this
mission is intended to deliver a future state as defined within the Commission’s
vision: “Access to communication services by all in Kenya by 2030”.
The Commission is
seeking to recruit a highly competent, proactive and self-driven individual to
fill the position of the Director General (DG).
Reporting to the
Board, he/she will be responsible for the development and execution of the
CCK’s long-term strategy, business plans and operating budget to meet the
organization’s statutory mandate.
The DG will be
responsible for overseeing the development of the ICT sector as well as
directing the day-to-day affairs of the Commission, providing leadership to
employees and at the same time enact structures that promote good corporate
governance.
The successful
applicant should possess extensive managerial and leadership experience of at
least 10 years, especially in the ICT sector and a post graduate degree in
Telecommunications/Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Business
related discipline, Law or any other relevant qualification.
The ideal candidate
will demonstrate in-depth knowledge in the regulatory environment, especially
in managing competition in fully liberalized markets and balancing a wide array
of competing interests.
Other desirable
attributes include maturity, wisdom, excellent communication skills, and a
visionary leader who mentors and teaches others.
The position will be
on contract terms for three years, renewable once, on performance, and will
attract a competitive remuneration package.
If you fulfill the
aforementioned requirements and would like to take up the challenge in a
fast-growing and stimulating environment, apply through the address provided
below.
The applications,
clearly indicating Ref: CCK.DG/HCA2012, should be received not later than 8th
June 2012.
Applications
accompanied by copies of certificates, current CV showing current remuneration,
experience, present job title, three referees and a day-time telephone contact
should be addressed to:
The Chairman, Board of
Directors
Communications Commission of Kenya
P.O. Box 14448 – 00800
Nairobi
Communications Commission of Kenya
P.O. Box 14448 – 00800
Nairobi
Email:
okundi@cck.go.ke
For more information
please visit www.cck.go.ke
Applications can also
be dropped at the CCK Centre, Waiyaki way.