Job Purpose
The
Chief Executive Officer shall serve as the link between the Council and the
Secretariat, and coordinate all the activities of the Secretariat. The CEO will
provide overall leadership and will be responsible for the affairs of the
Institution. He/she will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of
policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure all operations conform to
regulatory and statutory requirements in place. The Chief Executive under the
direction of the Council will be responsible for Conceptualizing and developing
programme ideas in tandem with the Societies mandate, objectives and Strategic
Plan. The CEO will be overseeing the development and execution 2024 Jobs
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service delivery. You will spearhead the drive to improve operational
efficiency and service delivery by ensuring efficient and seamless operations
Responsibilities:
Strategic Execution:
- Oversee all operations and business
activities at the secretariat to ensure they produce the desired results
and are consistent with the overall strategy and mission of the
Institution.
- Formulate and implement the
Institution’s policies in consultation with the Council.
- Develop and implement performance
management policies in support of a performance driven corporate culture.
- Develop and maintain strategic
alliances and partnerships with other business/professional associations,
Government institutions, regulatory bodies, Universities and other
academic institutions, development partners and other stakeholders.
- Ensure security of information and
data within the Institution.
- Monitor the regulatory environment
in Kenya, identify and contribute to the development of Laws and
Regulations which impact on the engineering profession.
- Design and implement advocacy
programs to promote engineering profession.
- Develop and implement a risk
management framework.
- Protect the Institution’s assets
and properties.
- Representing the Institution in
meetings and other forum as directed by the Council.
- Spearhead the development and
implementation of a Resource Mobilization Strategy for the Institution to
ensure sustainability.
- Enforce adherence to legal
guidelines and Institution’s policies to maintain the Institution’s
legality and business ethics.
Operations:
- Spearhead the preparation of the
Institution’s annual budget for the approval of the council and manage the
Institution’s resources to ensure spending is in line with the approved
budget.
- Prepare and present quarterly
management reports to the Council and regularly advise Council on the
Institution’s performance.
- Develop and maintain an up-to-date
members register
- Spearhead development and
implementation of strategies for exponential membership recruitment,
retention, and motivation.
- Attend all meetings of the Council
and its committees, take and circulate minutes and maintain records of
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- Effectively manage the human
resources of the Institution as per the human resources policies and in
conformity with the prevailing Government policies and regulations.
- Develop and coordinate training
programs for members and staff in liaison with the Council.
- Organize professional and social
events for the Institution.
- Marketing and publicizing of
activities of the Institution
- Any other duties the Council may
assign.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
from a recognized University
- Postgraduate degree in Management
or Leadership from a recognized University
- Minimum 12 years’ experience with
at least 5 years in a senior managerial position
- Possess a strong track record of
leading, managing, and motivating staff towards high performance and
productivity.
- Must be a member of the Institution
of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) and be in good standing.
- Possess a current practicing
license from the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
- Must demonstrate results focused
leadership of a medium to large corporate organization.
Desired skills, experience and
competencies:
- Ability to work effectively under
multiple assignments and within set deadlines.
- Strategic capability
- Ability to maintain
confidentiality.
- An entrepreneurial mindset with
outstanding organizational and leadership skills
- Attention to detail and high level
of accuracy.
- Analytical abilities and
problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and public
speaking skills
- A team player who thrives in a
fast-paced environment.
How To Apply
All
applications must include a cover letter and a resume which has at least three
referees which should be received via our recruitment portal https://forms.gle/wXDViFwMLWpdGJDh7 Due
to the expected volume of applications, IEK will only enter further
correspondence with short-listed candidates.