Chief Executive Officer – Grade KTNA 1
Job Purpose
The Chief Executive
Officer provides strategic leadership in execution of the Kenya Trade Network
Agency mandate to facilitate cross border trade and establish, manage and
implement the National Electronic Single Window System. The role provides
visionary focus and oversees the overall management of the Kenya Trade Network
Agency. The CEO is the Chief Advisor to the Board of Directors as provided in
the Mwongozo Guidelines and is also a member of the Agency’s Board of Directors.
Roles and
Responsibilities
- Provides
overall guidance and leadership of the Agency to ensure achievement of
KenTrade’s mandate and strategic objectives;
- Oversees
the development of policies to ensure compliance with international
obligations that relate to international trade such as the Trade
Facilitation Agreement of the World Trade Organization, COMESA protocols
and the East African Community among others;
- Leading
the Agency in the implementation of the National Electronic Single Window
System and taking lead in the establishment of a regional single window;
- Oversees
the trade facilitation of over 40 Agencies involved in International Trade
through the National Electronic Single Window System as well as the users
involved in international Trade;
- Ensures
appropriate channels through which players in international trade make
payments for the services provided through the National Electronic Single
Window System are operationalized and maintained
Requirements for
Appointment
- Master’s
degree in any of the following disciplines: Information and Communication
Technology, Shipping and Logistics, Customs Management, Business
Management, Applied Sciences, Education, Social Sciences or an equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution; with
- Bachelor’s
degree in any of the following disciplines: Information and Communication
Technology, Shipping and Logistics, Customs Management, Business
Management, Applied Sciences, Education, Social Sciences or an equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
- An
appropriate professional qualification in transport and logistics,
maritime management, Information & Communication Technology, business
management or other relevant qualification;
- At
least fifteen (15) years relevant experience in a reputable organization,
ten (10) of which should be in a senior management position;
- A
Leadership Development Course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a
recognized institution;
- Membership
to a professional body and be of good standing;
- Computer
Literacy;
- Meets
the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution 2010
How to Apply
Qualified and interested
candidates are requested to submit their application/cover
letter, curriculum vitae (that contains details of qualifications, work experience, email and
telephone contacts including names,
telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates’ previous work
experience) and copies of all certificates
& relevant testimonials.
The application/cover
letter should be addressed to:
The Chairman of the Board
Kenya
Trade Network Agency
First
Floor, Embankment Plaza Upper Hill
P.O.
Box 36943 – 00200
Nairobi
