Kenya Space Agency Director General - Chief Executive Officer Jobs
Kenya Space Agency Director General - Chief Executive Officer Jobs
Job Purpose The Director General /Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible to the Board for the day to day management and coordination of activities in the Agency.
The Director General will also be the Accounting and Authorized Officer of the Agency and Secretary to the Board.
Functions
The Director General/Chief Executive Officer is responsible for following functions:
Providing strategic leadership in accordance with the mandate of the Agency as stipulated in the legal Notice;
Managing the day to day affairs of the Agency;
Advising the Board on all policies and strategies related to Kenya Space and development;
Secretary to the Board and custodian of the Agency seal;
Overseeing the development of the Strategic Plan, business and annual plans of the Agency and ensuring implementation and review;
Ensuring formulation, implementation and review of the Agency’s policies, legislation, strategies, standards procedures, and guidelines;
providing strategic leadership and ensure excellence in provision of Services at the Agency;
Overseeing coordination and regulation of space related activities in the country;
Overseeing implementation of Kenya Space related policy and programmes;
Recommending and advising the government on the development of relevant legislation to facilitate successful implementation of Kenya Space programme;
Advising the government on the legislative and other measures necessary for the implementation of the relevant conventions, treaties and agreements;
Developing collaborations and partnerships with relevant agencies in the furtherance of the Agency’s
mandate;
Enforcing and ensuring compliance with Space related legislation;
Providing leadership in research, inventions and innovations in space science and technology;
Promoting capacity building in space science and technology and its applications;
Facilitating establishment of centres of excellence in space science;
Executing and communicating the Board’s strategies, decisions and policies;
Developing and recommending to the Board the annual corporate plans for the Agency;
Providing linkage between the Board and the Management;
Promoting the corporate image of the Agency;
Putting in place sound strategies to ensure prudent utilization of the Agency’s assets and resources;
Ensuring preparation of annual budgets and establishment of proper internal monitoring and control systems and procedures;
Ensuring capacity building and performance management of employees.
Ensuring alignment of the Human Resource policy to the strategy of the agency including succession
management;
Managing Risk and ensuring development
of a risk management framework;
Spokesperson of the Agency; and
Managing change in the Agency.
Person Specifications
At least fifteen (15) years relevant work experience in Space Science and Technology/ related field in public or private sector ten (10) of which must have been in a Senior Management position;
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Aeronautical/ Aerospace, Geo-Spatial Engineering, Surveying, Remote Sensing, Geographical Information Science; Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Education (Science, Technology and Engineering), Environmental Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Aeronautical/Aerospace, Geo-Spatial Engineering, Surveying, Remote Sensing, Geographical Information Science, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Education (Science, Technology and Engineering), Environmental Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Membership of a relevant professional body where applicable;
At least four (4) weeks Leadership course, Corporate Governance or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Meets the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution;
Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results; and
Thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to the Agency’s mandate.
Key Competencies
Strong analytical skills;
Communication skills;
Strategic and innovative thinking;
Other Requirements
Pursuant to Chapter 6 of the Constitution, applicants should attach copies of the following:
Certificate of Good Conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigation
Clearance certificate from Credit Reference Bureau
Clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board
Clearance certificate from Ethics Anti-Corruption Commission.
A valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority.
A recent letter from the profession association confirming that one is in good standing
How to Apply
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