Chief Executive Officer at Kenya National Farmers Federation (KENAFF)

This position attracts a Kenyan citizen who among other things will provide creative leadership and focused solutions in a fast moving agricultural industry; identify and pursue emerging opportunities that favorably sustain the position of the Federation and her membership; as an integral part of the Kenyan Agriculture ensure financial viability and sustainability while positively impacting on incomes of the farming households and related enterprises in Kenya.

Type of person: Kenyan National

Location of Duty: Nairobi Kenya

Reporting to: Board / National Officials

Position Supervises:

Divisional Head:

a. Finance & Planning

b. Hospitality

c. Agribusiness Development & Programmes

d. External Relations, Lobby Policy and Legislation

e. Institutional Development, Gender and Youth Affairs

f. Media Services

Duration of engagement: 5 (five) years – Renewable

Qualified persons are encouraged to apply as long as they can prove possession of the following

Qualifications / Experience:

1. Education and Training

• An advanced University Degree in an Agricultural Science and/or related skills.
• Verifiable training in organizational leadership, policy formulation and intervention.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the formative and functional attributes of membership-based organizations,
  mainstreaming private sector, gender and youth issues into organizational development
• Post graduate training in business management will be added advantage.

2. Experience and Skills

• At least 5 (five) years experience in providing leadership either at CEO level or at another strategic level in
  a national governmental or non-governmental organization
• Experience in playing a dual leadership role, as a top manager on one hand and participating in governance
  roles at the board level
• Familiarity and experience in working in the agricultural sector within East African region.
• Demonstrable capability in networking and building strategic alliances and partnerships within the private sector, NGOs, multilateral organizations, public agencies and governments in the Eastern African Region.
• Expertise in initiating and leading anti and post implementation studies related to various program management and appreciation of requirements by different funding partners.
• Fluency in English (reading, writing and speaking). A working knowledge in Swahili. Knowledge of French is
  an added advantage.
• Proven proficiency in providing leadership and direction to employees spread across regions in the country
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally at least 20% of the time
• Tax Compliance Certificate (KRA)

Important Credentials (required at interview):

• Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau
• Certificate of good conduct (or proof of application)
• Clearance from HELB
• Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission