Director/CEO at Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI)

Job Description

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION KENYA EDUCATION MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE

A leading institution in management development for Education Managers

ADVERTISEMENT OF A VACANCY DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The KEMI Council wishes to recruit a qualified, experienced and competent person to the position of Director/CEO.
The Director/CEO will be the Accounting Officer responsible to the Council for overall management, coordination and provision of leadership to KEMI.

Specific duties and responsibilities include to:

• Provide strategic leadership and efficiently manage the day to day operations of the institute.
• Ensure Effective and timely implementation of all Council’s decisions, policies and programs.
• Ensure efficient development and utilization of human resources and management of information systems.
• Exercise prudence in financial management and the Institution’s accounts, assets and liabilities are kept and reported as required.
• Ensure that appropriate management and administrative systems and procedures are put in place for monitoring and enhancing performance.
• Work with the leadership team to ensure that the institute’s resources are appropriately managed and strategically invested.
• Lead the Institution towards self-sustainability through training, research and consultancy services in Education sector.
• Ensure effective communication between the leadership team and the Council
• Continuously build and maintain professional working relationship with the stakeholders.
• Provide secretarial services to the KEMI Council

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT:

For appointment a candidate must have attained the following qualifications:

• Served in the grade of Deputy Director or equivalent position in Education sector for at least three (3) years.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education

OR

• Bachelor of Arts plus a post graduate Diploma in Education.

OR

• Bachelor of Science plus a post graduate Diploma in Education.
• A Master’s degree in Education, Arts, Science, Business Administration, Leadership, Management and any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a reputable accredited University.
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership from a recognized institution.
• A minimum of ten (10) years relevant professional experience in a training, research and consultancy organization of which at least five (5) years should have been at Senior Management and leadership level.
• Publication in refereed journal and/ or book chapters
• Demonstrable skills and knowledge in executive management, leadership in training, research and consultancy.
• Proven experience in resource mobilization and prudently manage and account for resources.
• Have knowledge and clear understanding of Education sector
• Proven experience in development and delivery of learning and development programs as well as research and consultancy services
• Knowledge and understanding of the Institution and functions of various levels of Government.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of national strategic goals, policies and development objectives, and ability to translate them to the mandate of KEMI.
• Thorough understanding of Public Procurement, Public Finance and other relevant legislation.
• Excellent people management, interpersonal, negotiation, conflict management, communication and presentation skill
• Have good information communication technology, networking and collaborative skills.
• Be a member of a recognized professional body and be in good standing.
• Demonstrate compliance with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the Leadership and Integrity Act.

Terms of Service

The Director/CEO position is on a Five (5) year contract, renewable once subject to satisfactory performance. The salary and benefits will be determined by KEMI Council in consultation with Salaries and Remuneration Commission.