Chief Executive Officer at Mombasa County Public Service Board

Duties & Responsibilities

• Be the Accounting Officer in line with the PFM Act 2012 and PFM Regulations 2015, as well as the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015 and its Regulations;
• Responsible for the day-to-day management and operations of the Corporation and shall have control over all personnel and other activities of the Corporation.
• Providing coherent leadership of the Corporation, conveying and executing the vision, mission and strategic intent of the Corporation;
• Advising the County Government and other stakeholders on how to accelerate growth of private investments in the county;
• Guide in the advisory of relevant policies and legislation in regard to the Investment sector;
• Overseeing the preparation of the Corporation’s strategic and annual work plans;
• Overseeing the implementation of Corporation’s policies and plans governing the Corporation in liaison with the Board and other relevant authorities;
• Ensuring there is effective communication between the management, the Board and other stakeholders;
• Ensuring achievement of the corporation’s financial and operating goals and objectives;
• Developing and recommending to the Board the corporation’s annual operating budgets;
• Ensuring compliance to all constitutional provisions, statutory provisions, local and applicable international Policies and Regulations;
• Monitoring and controlling the corporation’s performance and finances in accordance with the budgets approved by the Board of Directors;
• Acting as the corporation’s principle spokesperson and creates a positive corporate image for Mombasa Investment Corporation;
• Keeping abreast with developments in the investment sector;
• Overseeing the acquisition, maintenance and efficient utilization of the corporation’s physical assets;
• Coordinating the preparation of reports for the Board’s consideration and implementing the decisions of the Board;
• Fostering conducive corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good governance in line with the Constitution of Kenya;
• Providing leadership in the development of the Corporation’s programs and ensuring quality through the development and implementation of standards, systems and procedures, regular evaluation and performance management system;
• Maintaining a conducive work environment for attracting, retaining and motivating employees while fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship;
• Directing the execution of risk management policy and framework that ensures the corporation has adequate systems and processes of accountability, risk management, internal controls and business continuity;
• Representing the corporation in investment events.

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Posse a degree in economics, logistics, accounting, finance or any other related field from a recognized university; a Master’s degree will be an added advantage;
• Have had experience in senior management for a period of not less than seven (7) years
• Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable;
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of local, national and international policies and regulatory frameworks governing the investment sector
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

PERSONAL QUALITIES IN ADDITIONAL TO THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS.

• Leadership skills
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Strategic and innovative thinking
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to mobilize resources
• Negotiation skills