Kerio Valley
Development Authority is a Regional Development Authority established by an Act
of Parliament Cap 441 of 1979 and mandated to spearhead Development within the
Kerio Valley region and its catchment regions, with a view to fostering
sustainable economic development and empowering the communities.
Vision: To be a leading Regional Development Agency in river basin based integrated and sustainable development.
Mission: To identify, plan
and coordinate the implementation of integrated development programs by
utilizing available resources to improve the living standards of the people.Vision: To be a leading Regional Development Agency in river basin based integrated and sustainable development.
The Authority is seeking for a Managing Director who shall perform the following duties and responsibilities.
- Be the
Chief Executive Officer and Secretary to the Board;
- Implement
and Monitor decisions of the Board of Directors and appraise the Board on
the progress;
- Be
responsible for the implementation of the Performance Contract as signed
between the Board of Directors and Government;
- Provide
strategic and transformative leadership, draw and execute plans for the
effective implementation of the Authority’s Strategic Plan in line with
Vision 2030;
- Establish
and maintain collaboration with key local, regional and international
partners to promote investments and development in the region;
- Manage
and control the Authority’s financial and other resources in an efficient
and cost effective manner, in consultation with the Board and parent
Ministry;
- Review,
direct and manage the Authority’s financial and operational systems,
procedures and controls to ensure that they are professional, workable and
sustainable;
- Oversee
the Organization’s human resource and ensure that appropriate management
structures and policies are developed and implemented.
Specific Qualification and Experience
- Must be
a Kenyan citizen
- Possess
a Master’s degree in any of the following: Engineering, Agriculture,
Animal Production and Range Management, Environmental Planning and
Management, Environment and Community Development, Natural Sciences,
Business Administration, Economics or related fields. A professional
qualification in the relevant fields will be an added advantage
- Must
have a minimum of (10) years experience in management in a business or
development organizations at Senior Management level
- Must be
able to demonstrate managerial, entrepreneurial, administrative and
leadership competence
- Demonstrate
clear understanding of the role of regional development in Kenya’s social
economic development and particularly the area of jurisdiction in line
with Vision 2030
- Proven
ability in resource mobilization, networking and linkages with development
partners/organizations.
- Excellent
communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Must be
computer literate
- Must
have evidence of having undergone a management course
- Membership
of a recognized professional body will be an added advantage
The position is on a three (3) years renewable contract based on performance.
Interested candidates can submit his/her application with a detailed CV and photocopies of relevant testimonials, stating his/her current position, current remuneration level, e-mail, contact address and telephone number, and names and addresses of three professional referees to reach us on or before 9th March, 2012.
Submit your application in sealed envelope marked, “Application for the post of Managing Director” to:
The Chairperson
Kerio Valley Development Authority
P.O. Box 2660 - 30100
Eldoret
Tel: 053-20
Website: www.kvda.go.ke
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified