Commercial Services at Lake Basin Development Authority

The position reports to the Managing Director in performing the following duties and responsibilities:

• Provision of strategic leadership to a professional team of staff in the commercial services arms of the Authority
• Development and implementation of commercial strategies according to LBDA strategic goals and objectives aiming to accelerate growth and expansion of activities geared towards organization sustainability and contributions to exchequer funding.
• Conducting market research and analysis to support the creation of detailed business plans on commercial opportunities (expansion, business development etc.)
• Development and implementation of robust and effective marketing strategies of the company products
• Understanding the requirements of existing customers to ensure their needs are being met in the Authority’s commercial decisions in an outcome result oriented and timely manner to achieve the set goals, objectives and agreed performance targets.
• Initiate, develop and implement long term strategies, business plans/proposals and annual budgets.
• Implement sound and prudent financial practices, accountability as well as be the principal custodian of the commercial wings of LBDA’s assets in those specific entities.
• Ensure control and adequate supervision of staff of the commercial wing entities in the matters of administration and leadership and that appropriate management structures and policies are developed and implemented.
• Maintain conducive work environment and strategies for attracting, retaining and motivating employees in the Commercial services entities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Agriculture, Business Administration, Strategic Management or any other related field from a recognized University.
• At least ten (10) years’ experience in senior management position.
• Ability to work in high-pressure, deadline driven environment
• Outstanding leadership skills and ability to delegate responsibilities effectively
• Exceptional communication and reporting skills
• Should demonstrate clear understanding of the role of Regional Development in line with vision 2030 and the constitution of Kenya 2010
• Must meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010