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CEO Vacancy atTana and Athi Rivers Development Authority (TARDA)
Managing Director
Ref: CEO-TARDA/12/2012
Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority (TARDA) is a state
corporation established under CAP 443 of the Laws of Kenya.
TARDA’s mandate is responsible to the Government through the
Ministry of Regional Development Authorities for planning, coordination and
implementation of projects within the Tana and Athi rivers basins.
The authority is charged with the task of advising the
government on all matters pertaining to the development of the areas especially
in relation to the maximum utilization of water and other resources.
TARDA’s vision is to attain optimal management of Tana and Athi
Rivers Basins resources for socio-economic development of the region in line
with V2030
TARDA’s mission is to undertake integrated regional resource,
planning, promote and undertake development within the Tana and Athi Basins’
for sustainable socio-economic well-being of the people.
In order to ensure that TARDA delivers on its mandate, we now
seek to recruit a high caliber, result oriented and self-driven professional
who will be employed by TARDA to provide leadership and strategic direction in
the capacity of Managing Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
- The
Managing Director will be the Chief Executive of the authority
- Advising
the board on matters relating to implementation of the Corporate strategy
- Directing
and managing TARDA’s projects, activities, technical and support staff and
resources
- Directing
and coordinate the authorities operation and overall administration
- Develop
and maintain a robust and conducive work environment for attracting,
retaining and motivating employees
- Identify
opportunities for growth and development
- To
identify opportunities for growth and development
- Formulating,
reviewing and analyzing the authority’s development policies
- To
lead institutional policy reforms aimed at transforming the authority into
self-sustenance
- To
provide relationship management and networking with local and global
business partners and stakeholders
- To
inculcate a result-based management culture to improve performance and
accountability for all staff and top leadership in the organization
- To
foster a culture of quality and performance that promotes high standards
of ethical practices, health and safety and good corporate citizenship
The selected candidate for this position must possess high level
of practice experience, proven leadership skills in efficiently managing human
and financial resources, be result driven and outstanding track record of
achievement.
The person
- The
Managing Director will possess an undergraduate degree in Engineering,
Business Administration, Agriculture, Economics, Law, Commerce or related
fields from a recognized university. A Masters degree, PH D and any other
relevant Management course will be an added advantage
- The
Applicant must be registered by professional body
- S/he
will have excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills
- Be
energetic, self-driven person of impeccable integrity and honesty.
- Good
knowledge of ethics, governance and operation of boards of directors and
management teams will be desirable
We are looking for a dynamic and visionary leader with
demonstrated skills and experience in managing diverse teams including
technical specialists.
S/he will possess a demonstrated track record of integrity and
professionalism as well as delivering significant strategic initiatives in a
complex environment.
The offer
This is a challenging and extremely exciting role that provides
the qualifying candidate the opportunity to make a marked difference in the
realization of Kenya’s development aspirations.
The position is on a three (3) years renewable and annual
performance contract.
The Authority will offer an attractive salary and benefits
package commensurate with the individual’s knowledge, skills experience and
demonstrate character
If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity,
please write in confidence quoting the position title and reference number on
the cover letter to be hand delivered on or before 21st January 2013 by noon
East African time.
Application including your curriculum vitae, a working e-mail
address, daytime telephone contacts, qualifications, experience, present
position, current remuneration, names, addresses and telephone contacts of
three referees should be hand delivered to the address below:
The Chairman
Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority Board
Queensway House 7th Floor Kaunda Street
P.O Box 47309-00100,
Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority Board
Queensway House 7th Floor Kaunda Street
P.O Box 47309-00100,
Nairobi
Tel 254-020-341782/4/7/8
NB: Earlier Applicants must reapply
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted