Makueni County Public Service Board
Management & Business Development
Rest of Kenya Contract
Government KSh Confidential
Job Summary
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 45 of the County Governments’ Act, No. 17 of 2012, Makueni County Public Service Board hereby invites applications from qualified, results-oriented and self-motivated citizens to fill the below vacancies in the County Government.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Management level
Experience Length:10 years
Job Description/Requirements
- Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer-1 POST
Requirements for Appointment
• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its equivalent qualification;
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Marketing, Finance, Agricultural sciences, Engineering or any other relevant discipline;
• Master’s degree in Economics, Business, Marketing, Finance, Agricultural Sciences, Engineering or any other relevant field will be an added advantage;
• A minimum of 10 years of working experience;
• Over 5 years’ experience in leading a senior team either as a head of a large business division, or overall responsibility, for a medium sized food, beverage or juice processing plant;
• Experience in marketing of fast moving consumer goods will be a plus;
• Strong planning and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent presentation skills with the ability to engage audiences locally, regionally and globally;
• Valid membership to a relevant professional body will be an added advantage;
• Thorough understanding of strategic management;
• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel and Power-point;
• Attention to details and a team player;
• Sound data collection, analysis and report writing skills;
Duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the Makueni County Fruit Development and Marketing Authority (MCFDMA) board, the main duties and responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be:
• Serving as the Secretary to the MCFDMA Board;
• Providing leadership and direction to MCFDMA in all areas of responsibility including planning, administration, production, processing, packaging, quality assurance, maintenance, warehousing, shipping, purchasing, safety and environment protection;
• Representing MCFDMA in all public participation forums, consultations and meetings with stakeholders, development partners and attend to any matter of the Government of Makueni County, the Authority is called to undertake;
• Development of a sustainable fruit value chain the county;
• Coordinating and preparing business related proposals, reports and other submissions for consideration by the board;
• Ensuring that there is effective communication between MCFDMA management and other staff;
• Providing leadership to the employees of MCFDMA;
• Acting as the principal spokesperson of MCFDMA;
• Development and implementation of strategic initiative, business plans, and annual operating plans and budgets as well as establishing internal monitoring, controls and procedures;
• Attending to personnel matters, including organizational structures, staff welfare, training, industrial relations, separations, and effective management of succession plans;
• Ensure continuous achievements of the authorities financial and operating goals and objectives;
• Ensuring continual development and compliance with appropriate regulations, standard operating procedures (SOPS), and good manufacturing practices (GMPs) for all aspects of the business;
• Responsible for MCFDMA risk assessment, development and maintenance of risk register;
• Conducting any other responsibilities and mandates as specified in the Makueni County Fruits Development and Marketing Act (amendment) (2017);
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the board from time to time
Terms of Service: Contract
How to apply
Written applications enclosing duly filled Makueni County Job Application Form (Revised 2022) current Curriculum Vitae, Copies of academic and professional certificates and ID card clearly indicating the position applied for on the sealed ENVELOPE should be submitted to:
The Secretary/CEO
Makueni County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 49 – 90300
MAKUENI
Or delivered by hand at the reception desk at Makueni County Public Service Board Offices located past Makueni Girls, Opposite Wote Technical Training Institute to be received on or before 5:00 p.m. on Monday, 28th November 2022.
NOTE:
(i) The Makueni County Job Application Form can be downloaded from the County Public Service Board website; via https://makuenipsb.go.ke/ourservices/job-application-form/
(ii) Shortlisted candidates will be required to obtain clearance from the following institutions and the clearance certificates must be produced during the interviews;
• The Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
(iii) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
(iv) Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
(v) Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original National Identity card, birth certificate, academic and professional certificates and testimonials at the interview.
(vi) The Makueni County Government is an equal opportunity employer; Youth, Women, Persons with Disabilities and other disadvantaged persons are encouraged to apply.
(vii) Affirmative action as stipulated in the constitution shall be applied.
(viii) The Board does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Payment of any form of fee will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Secretary/CEO
Makueni County Public Service Board