Managing Director at Kenya Shipyards Limited

KSL/HR/201/MD/01 

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills):
Academic Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in any of the following: Business Administration, Social Sciences, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Electronics or related field from a recognized institution or equivalent qualifications.
• A first level university degree in any of the following fields from a recognized institution; Business Administration, Social Sciences, Economics, Finance, Engineering or Electronics combined with the required work experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s degree.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies: 

• Undertaken a Strategic Leadership/Management course from a recognized institution.
• Proficient knowledge of corporate governance, procurement laws, and current industry related issues and trends at national, regional, and international levels, including in-depth understanding of ship building in the global marketplace.
• Proficiency in Computer Applications.

Previous relevant work experience required:

• At least fifteen (15) years’ working experience, five (5) years of which should be in a managerial position in the following areas: 
• Technical experience in Maritime/Marine and Military Naval Systems.
• Managing maritime large projects of not less than KSh 6 billion.
• Experience in the management of shipyards and/or directing ship construction at a managerial level.
• Experience in the Disciplined Services at managerial/senior command of at least 15 years is desirable