Kenya National Trading Corporation Managing Director Jobs
Kenya National Trading Corporation Managing Director Jobs
Job Profile: The incumbent shall be responsible to the Board of Directors for the day to day management and
administration of all the activities and affairs of the Corporation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensuring implementation of the Board of Directors’ decisions;
Overseeing the development, implementation and review of the Corporation’s long term strategies, business plans, annual operating budgets;
Providing leadership and strategic direction (formulation, implementation and evaluation) in
accordance with the Corporation’s vision, mission, goals and standards;
Ensuring that all financial and non-financial resources of the Corporation are effectively and
efficiently managed;
Maintaining financial controls, prudent procedures, adequate records, and accountability
standards that meet requirements of state corporations, the funding partners and other
collaborating agencies;
Providing strategic leadership in Corporation’s programme, work and operations;
Ensuring close partner and collaborative relationships between the Corporation and government or private sector;
Fast track the implementation of the staff and the corporate performance Contract;
Provide advice to the Board on all matters related to commercial activities, the emerging
trends and new market ventures;
Facilitating marketing functions;
Ensuring KNTC complies with relevant legislations;
Ensuring continual improvement in the quality and value of services and products provided by
the Corporation;
Fostering a corporate culture that promotes implementation of ethical and good corporate
governance practices.
Providing effective links between the Corporation and stakeholders locally as well as
internationally;
Serve as the link between the Board of Directors and the members of staff;
Being the Corporation’s accounting officer for all matters appertaining to running of the
affairs of the Corporation;
Transacting, managing and making decisions which may be necessary in the conduct of Corporation’s business; and
Directing, managing and developing staff including: hiring, orientation, training, counseling
and evaluation and support them in their professional and personal development and approve termination from the Corporation’s service.
Person Specifications:
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
A minimum period of fifteen (15) years work experience in a busy commercial environment.
At least six (6) years relevant work experience in Senior Management.
Bachelors Degree in any of
the following disciplines: - Business Administration, Commerce,
Marketing, Human Resource, Public Relations, Economics, Finance or equivalent
qualification from a recognized Institution;
Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Business Administration, Commerce,
Marketing, Human Resource, Public Relations, Economics, Finance or equivalent
qualification from a recognized Institution;
Be a member of a professional body where applicable;
Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
Institution;
Proficiency in computer applications;
Demonstrated managerial, administrative, and professional competence in work performance
and results; and
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
Exhibited a thorough understanding of public sector institutions, national goals, policies,
objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of KNTC Function
Key Competencies and Skills:
In addition, an officer must demonstrate;-
Strategic in mindset with an eye for detail and sense of corporate focus
Transformational manager with energy and creativity to turn around the organization and
positively impact the stakeholders
Exposure to high level institutional partnership, collaboration and networking roles
Experience in competitive set ups with significant distribution and stock costing
Good administrative and coordination skills
Ability to manage and sustain high cost center performance, compliance and performance standards
Familiarity with Government financial, operational and development plans and vision 2030
Understanding of trade policies and regulations in a trading environment
Business development skills
Interpersonal, Communication, Negotiation and Analytical skills;
Pro-activeness and ability to work under pressure;
Managerial, supervisory and Leadership skills;
Decision making and problem solving skills;
Professionalism; Ethical and Team skills
How to Apply
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