Chief Executive Officer
KEPROBA
GRADE 1- V/NO. 01/2023
Job Specification
The duties and
responsibilities of the officer will entail: –
Be the Accounting Officer in line with
section 67 of the PFM Act 2012 and perform the functions of the Accounting
Officer in line with the PFM Act 2012 and PFM Regulations 2015, as well as
provisions of section 44 of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2015 and
its regulations;
Ensuring that the Agency delivers on
its mandate as stipulated by the Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency
Order, Legal Notice No. 110 of 9th August 2019;
Providing strategic leadership,
general supervision and management of the Agency on a day-to-day basis in
accordance with the plans and policies approved by the Board to ensure
achievement of KEPROBA strategic objectives;
Providing organizational leadership
and vision in developing and recommending to the Board the strategy and annual
work plans for KEPROBA;
providing regular, thorough and prompt
communication to the Board on key technical, financial and administrative
matters;
Advocate, coordinate, harmonize and
implement Export Promotion and Nation Branding initiatives and policies to
promote Kenyan goods and services in export markets;
Collect, collate, disseminate and serve
as a repository of trade and Kenyan brand
Provide nation branding guidelines for
stakeholders’ initiatives including Kenya missions abroad;
Advocate, promote and facilitate the
development and diversification of Kenya’s exporttrade;
Promote and brand Kenyan export
through knowledge-based support and information to exporters and producers
including export procedures and documentation, market entry requirements, and
marketing techniques;
Encourage and monitor the observance
of international standards and specifications by exporters;
Provide cooperation to the export
inspection agencies on quality control and pre[1]shipment inspection of
export products to ensure observance of international standards and
specifications;
Promote and Brand Kenya as a supplier
of high-quality goods and services;
Ensure the harmonized application of
the national mark of identity for Kenyan goods and services;
Formulate and implement strategies for
improved balance of trade, foreign exchange earnings and retention;
Offer advice to Kenyan exporters
including in technology upgrading, quality and design improvement, standards
and product development, and innovation;
Provide export assistance services,
such as distribution of trade-related information to exporters, foreign country
market research, and counselling to exporters;
Co-ordinate Kenya’s participation in
trade promotion events including trade fairs and buyer-seller meets;
Provide market intelligence through;
research, analysis and monitoring of trends and opportunities in international
markets that Kenyan exporters can take advantage of to increase and or
diversify exports;
Provide Kenyans with positive
information about Kenya in order to promote national unity, patriotism and
national pride;
Establish an integrated approach
within Government and private sector towards international marketing and
branding Kenya;
Build national support for the nation
brand with other Government Agencies, nongovernmental organizations and the
private sector;
Provide customized advisory services;
Be responsible for the execution and
communication of the Agency’s strategies, decisions and policies;
Develop and recommend to the Agency’s
Board the annual business plans for the organization for consideration and
approval;
Ensure that the organization has an
effective management structure, internal controls and processes;
Ensure that all Agency’s Board papers
are accurately written, are relevant and are availed to the Agency Board
members in good time;
Be responsible for the achievement of
the objectives of the organizations;
Put in place effective administrative
structures, processes and systems;
Provide regular, thorough and prompt
communication to the Agency on key technical, financial and administrative
matters;
Be responsible for stakeholder
management and the enhancement of the corporate image of the organization;
Person Specifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business
Administration, International Business, Commerce or itsequivalent qualification
from a university recognized in Kenya;
Master’s degree in business
administration, International Business, Commerce, law or any other related
discipline from a recognized Institution
Have at least fifteen (15) years
knowledge and experience in the relevant field, five (5) of which must be in
senior management in the public service or in a reputable organization in the
private sector;
Relevant professional qualification
and membership to a professional body;
Leadership course lasting not less
than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Meets the requirements of the fit and
proper test; and
Fulfils the requirement of Chapter Six
of the Constitution.Knowledge of the following areas will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of international trading
system including export market access, mandatory & voluntary standards,
non-tariff measures, sustainability & traceability in supply chains
Knowledge of global markets, trade
data analysis & market intelligence to formulate theimplementation of
Kenya’s export strategy.
Knowledge of market & product
development including buyer preferences, packaging & labelling, route to
market, price competitiveness
How to Apply
The duly filled Job Application Forms and
copies of certificates, National ID, a detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials,
and other supporting documents should be submitted to careers@brand.ke not
later 8th June 2023 at 5.00pm. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The successful candidates will be required to satisfy the
requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and
integrity by submitting clearance certificates from the following institutions.
Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax
Compliance Certificate)
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC Clearance)
Directorate of Criminal Investigations
(Certificate of Good conduct)
Certificate from an approved Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB)
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the
responsibilities of the position will be offered to the successful candidates.
KEPROBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to
diversity and gender equality. Persons living with HIV/AIDs, disabilities and women are
encouraged to apply. Any form of
canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.