Position:
Chief Executive Officer
Job description
The CEO directly supervises :
- The Head of FinanceJob description
The CEO directly supervises :
-
The Head of Construction
-
The Head of Operations
-
The Head of Human Resources
and reports to:
and reports to:
- The Board of
Directors of the Nairobi City Park Service Company
- The Director and
Deputy-Director of the Historic Cities Programme of AKTC
The
CEO is the highest placed employee in Company. His/Her authority extends to all
departments and services of the company
A. Chief responsibilities
The CEO is responsible for:
A. Chief responsibilities
The CEO is responsible for:
- Maintaining
relations with relevant institutions of the Government of Kenya at all
levels and interacting with them on a regular basis.
- Providing a
direct link between the Board of Directors of the Company and the Heads of
Finance, Human Resources, Construction and Operation.
- Creating annual operating
plans that support the strategic direction set by the Board and correlate
with consolidated annual operating and construction budgets. The CEO would
also submit annual plans to the Board for approval.
- Creating
conditions that ensure optimal collaboration and trust between the senior
management of the Company and regular employees.
- Developing and
monitoring strategies that ensur the long-term financial viability of the
Company.
- Overseeing the
operations of the Company and managing its compliance with legal and
regulatory requirements.
- Evaluating the
Company’s senior staff’s performance on a regular basis.
- Protecting the
Company’s image and obtaining the highest level of satisfaction from
visitors.
- Achieving
budgeted financial objectives and increasing revenues and income before
expenses and debt repayment, helping to achieve approved gross margin
percentages and ensuring that proper operational cost controls are in
place in areas of staffing, supplies, etc.
- Developing, in
close collaboration with the different Heads of Departments, Profit and
Loss Statements and Annual Forecasts.
- Providing a
direct link between the Board of Directors of the Company and the Heads of
Finance, Human Resources, Construction and Operation.
- Preparing,
obtaining approval and overseeing implementation of Company policies, as
well as policies for the management of Nairobi City Park, such as opening
hours, admittance, pricing policy, etc.
- Providing the
Board with quarterly updates and representing the Company during meetings
with the Board.
- Engaging in an
on-going dialogue with Geneva-based senior staff of AKTC on daily
construction-related and operational issues;
In
order to ensure that the different Heads of the Company’s departments respect
their budgets and implement agreed policies and procedures for construction and
operation of Nairobi City Park, the CEO will:
With regard to the oversight of Finance:
With regard to the oversight of Finance:
in
close collaboration with the Head of Finance, ensure that:
- Budgets will be
prepared within pre-determined timeframes.
- Financial
previews will be available in time for the Board to review.
- The planning and
management of the finance system is in compliance with international
standards.
- Software in
place is fully compatible with AKTC’s main system.
- The Company
complies with fiscal liabilities, where this might be applicable.
- The Company’s
assets are properly insured.
With
regard to the oversight of Construction:
in
close collaboration with the Head of Construction, ensure that:
- The agreed
timeframe for construction activities will be respected.
- Budgets are
prepared within pre-determined timeframes.
- Tender
procedures for budget items/activities above the agreed threshold will be
respected and will be transparent.
- Preference will
be given to local/national providers where possible.
- Every effort
will be made to obtain necessary permits in time for the start of
construction activities.
With
regard to the oversight of Operations:
in
close collaboration with the Head of Operations, ensure that:
- Operational
policies for company will be developed. Such policies would be based on
ample consultation with representative Kenyan Civil Society organisations
- Budgets are
prepared within pre-determined timeframes.
- Revenues of park
operations are tracked and reported in conformity with conditions set by
the Company’s main lenders and grant makers.
- Park maintenance
is carried out in a timely manner to avoid any impression of deterioration
of company over time.
- Tender
procedures for major maintenance activities above the agreed threshold
will be respected and will be transparent.
- Preference will
be given to local/national providers where possible.
- Appropriate
monitoring and evaluation systems are in place for measuring visitation
(visitors’ satisfaction, visitor numbers by amenity as well as in
aggregate, financial turnover per amenity if applicable, etc.).
- Ensure that the
leases, issued to leaseholders of financially performing components such
as the retail section, restaurants, cafés and gym, are providing the
Company with the best financial returns, while minimizing risk
exposure.
- Areas of
possible opportunity for revenue growth, cost containment and process
improvement are identified. These areas would need to be analysed and
recommendations for improvement would need to be made.
- Organise the
availability of Company members for media/PR events as required.
- Oversee content,
production and distribution of all marketing and publicity materials
(posters, flyers, brochures, video clips, etc.).
With
regard to the oversight of Human Resources:
in
close collaboration with the Head of Human Resources, ensure that:
- Proper job
descriptions for all positions in the Company are in place.
- Budgets are
prepared within pre-determined timeframes.
- HR policies
covering all aspects of employment are in place and are adhered to.
- Staff is
properly trained in its outreach to the public.
- Protocols are
developed to educate Company staff entrusted with security how to engage
with offenders within the Park’s boundaries.
- Basic training
on environmental aspects is provided to all Company employees.
- Recruitment and
contracting of Company staff will be done in compliance with the Company’s
rules and regulations.
B.
Specific responsibilities
The CEO ensures that:
The CEO ensures that:
- A year calendar
for general and specific activities and events within the park is prepared
and regularly adjusted. This will be done in close collaboration with the
Head of Operations.
- A suitable
replacement(s) is on duty during the CEO’s absence.
- Meetings
involving all heads of departments take place on a regular basis.
- Appraisals/evaluations
of senior staff take place at least on a yearly basis.
- He/She is
available for visitors and staff whenever required.
- He/She develops
each year a roadmap toward a jointly defined goal or theme for that
specific year.
- He/She
participates in the recruitment of senior staff, takes note of their
training requirements and participates in their annual
appraisal/evaluation.
Requirements
for this position include:
- Bachelor's
Degree in marketing, accounting, management, finance, or related field
required, Master's Degree or additional formal educations is preferred
- Currently
working as an executive (e.g. CEO, COO, CFO) or Director at a real estate,
hospitality, retail, profitable public institution or park, or related
sustainable or for-profit enterprise
- Minimum 15 years
of experience working with a sustainable or for-profit enterprise
- Working
knowledge of operations and financial management and marketing methods.
- Strong
recruitment and relations experience required
- Financial
analysis and results driven (Revenue, costs and Profit)
- Motivating and
leadership qualities
- Marketing
diversification
- Ethically and
morally sound
- Skilled in
performing detailed review and analysis of real-time financial data to
drive strategic business decisions and results
To
apply applicants to profile themselves through http://goo.gl/vyRUw by 5th
June 2013