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Our client, a Constitutional Commission based in Nairobi, Kenya wishes to recruit a qualified and talented individual to fill the position of Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) The successful candidate shall be engaged on a five (5) year contract renewable once, subject to satisfactory performance. Role Summary The Commission Secretary serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and head of the Secretariat for the Commission. The role, is responsible for the day to day running of activities of the Commission, provides strategic leadership to the Secretariat, ensures efficient execution of the Commission’s constitutional and statutory mandate and maintains accountability to the Commission.
For appointment to this grade an officer must:
Be a citizen of Kenya;
Hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya. A relevant Master’s Degree will be an added advantage;
Possess a certificate in a Senior Leadership Course lasting not less than six weeks from a recognized institution;
Have a certificate in Corporate Governance from a recognized institution;
Have at least ten (10) years proven experience at management level;
Meets the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
A member of a professional body in good standing where applicable.
Exhibits an understanding of national goals, policies and objectives and ability to relate them to the Commission’s mandate.
Provide requisite leadership to ensure the Commission attains a high level of responsiveness, accountability, professionalism, competitiveness, high performance and ethical standards in its undertakings;
Formulating, implementing and reviewing the Strategic plan, Annual plan and Budget;
Coordinate the day-to-day operations and administrative functions of the Commission;
Implement and direct the Commission’s operational and human resource function and performance;
Implement the policies and programs of the Commission and reporting thereon to the Commission through timely and accurately prepared Commission papers;
Oversee the implementation of Commission’s decisions and policies;
Analyze and make recommendations to the Commission on emerging issues, strategies and legal framework that relates to the Commission’s mandate;
Coordinate preparation and presentation of various Commission reports including statutory reports;
Develop and implement policies and procedures of the Commission that will improve operational and financial effectiveness;
Ensure effective risk management at the Commission;
Ensure proper management of Commission’s property;
Spearheads the development and implementation of efficient systems that support the effective use of the Commission’s resources;
Oversee effective management of change within the Commission;
Establish and maintain robust partnership with government agencies, development partners and other stakeholders;
Mentor and coach members of senior management to foster growth and staff development.