Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
The Kenya Leather Development Council (KLDC) was established under the State Corporations Act Chapter 446 of the Laws of Kenya vide Legal Notice No. 114 of 9th September 2011.
The functions of the Council as given under Clause 5 of the mentioned Legal Notice are:
The Kenya Leather Development Council (KLDC) was established under the State Corporations Act Chapter 446 of the Laws of Kenya vide Legal Notice No. 114 of 9th September 2011.
The functions of the Council as given under Clause 5 of the mentioned Legal Notice are:
- To
provide advisory services to the Minister on matters related to processing
of and trade in hides, skins, leather and leather goods for planning
purposes.
- To
promote, direct, coordinate and harmonize all activities in the leather
sub-sector.
- To
guide the implementation of the Board’s Policies and Strategies.
- To
oversee licensing in the leather subsector.
- To
collect, store, analyze and disseminate data in the leather sub-sector.
- To
enhance internal and external marketing strategies.
- To
perform such other functions as the Minister may consider necessary.
Kenya Leather Development Council is seeking to recruit a
suitable self-driven, result oriented and highly qualified individual to fill
the position of the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer.
Key Responsibilities
The Secretary/CEO will be responsible to the Board of the Council, and shall be the Principal Officer of the Council responsible for the overall leadership and implementation of the Council’s mandate, vision, mission, objectives and aspirations.
Job Profile
Key Responsibilities
The Secretary/CEO will be responsible to the Board of the Council, and shall be the Principal Officer of the Council responsible for the overall leadership and implementation of the Council’s mandate, vision, mission, objectives and aspirations.
Job Profile
- Oversee
the operations of the Council’s secretariat.
- Chief
adviser to the Council and regular preparation of briefs to the Council
members.
- Coordinating
and implementation of the Strategic Plan and realization of its
objectives.
- Supervise
preparation and implementation of the Performance Appraisal System and
Contracts for KLDC staff.
- Establish
strategic partnership with development partners and relevant international
and regional organizations.
- Ensure
prudent management of resources, fundraising and security of assets to the
Council.
- Ensure
that periodic financial reports as required by the Legal framework are
prepared to all relevant officers.
- Execution
of financial and administrative approvals.
- Promote
institutional accountability and timely decision making processes.
Requirements
- Must
have served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years in the leather
sector in the Public Service.
- Must
have a minimum Master’s degree in leather related field from a recognized
institution and well versed in the leather-subsector.
- Member
of leather related and recognized professional body.
- Has
contributed widely in National, Regional and International leather related
forums.
- Must
have done a six (6) weeks Strategic Leadership Development Programme
- Must
have a certificate in Project and Programme Management course lasting not
less than four (4) weeks.
In addition to the above requirements an officer must have the
following personal qualities:
- Ability
to articulate and implement Council’s mandate.
- Organizational,
analytical management and decision making skills.
- Creativity
and innovation.
- Technical
problem solving.
- Resource
management skills.
- Interpersonal
and communication skills.
- Integrity
and commitment to producing results.
- Leadership,
advocacy, result oriented, self-driven, relationship building and
collaborative.
- Appreciation
and application of technology in the work environment.
- Passion
for continuous professional development and research.
- Initiative
to achieve expected results.
Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letters in sealed envelopes clearly marked ‘Application for Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Leather Development Council’ on or before 6th April 2012 to the contact below, enclosing the following:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letters in sealed envelopes clearly marked ‘Application for Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Leather Development Council’ on or before 6th April 2012 to the contact below, enclosing the following:
- Certified
Copies of Academic and Professional Certificates and Testimonials
- A
detailed Curriculum Vitae giving details of telephone contacts, email
addresses, current position and remuneration, and
- Names
and contacts of three (3) referees.
The Chairman
Kenya Leather Development Council
P O Box 14480-00800
Nairobi
Email: recruitment@leatherdevelopmnentcouncil.go.ke
N/B: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification. Kenya Leather Development Council is an equal opportunity employer.
Kenya Leather Development Council
P O Box 14480-00800
Nairobi
Email: recruitment@leatherdevelopmnentcouncil.go.ke
N/B: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification. Kenya Leather Development Council is an equal opportunity employer.