Managing Director at Kenya Ports Authority

The Authority is seeking to recruit an individual with a high degree of integrity and professionalism, impeccable administrative capabilities and strategic orientation to ll the position of Managing Director.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director will be an ex ocio member of the Board and will have Executive responsibility for operating port services and facilities and maintaining, improving and regulating all scheduled seaports on the Indian Ocean coastline of Kenya, Inland Waterways and Inland Container Depots.

Key Responsibilities

• Support formulation and implementation of the approved integrated strategic plan for the growth of KPA and the achievement of KPA's vision, mission and corporate objectives
• Coordinate development of the annual and periodic budgets and plans for the organization
• Ensure effective management and utilization of the nancial, human and other resources to meet the operational, statutory, social and economic objectives of KPA
• Secure effective cooperation and collaboration with other publics, private and international bodies and institutions that have important roles for the provision of   integrated port services
• Ensure regulatory compliance and implementation of high standards of internal controls and procedures• Ensure compliance with policies and laws
• Provide leadership and guidance to the general managers of various divisions as well as departmental heads that report to him/her
• Maintain a conducive work environment for attracting, retaining and motivating employees while fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and    good corporate citizenship, and
• Any other duties assigned by the Board of Directors

Person Specications

• Be a holder of a Bachelor's and Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: Port Management, Maritime and Shipping Logistics, Engineering, Business, Social   Sciences, Public Policy, Science & Technology or related eld from a recognized institution
• Have knowledge and experience of not less than 15 years of relevant work, with at least eight (8) years served in a managerial/leadership role in a large organization,    either commercial or public entity with a national mandate
• Be a member of a recognized professional body and in good standing
• Experience in Strategic Leadership Development and/or Corporate Governance
• Have a thorough understanding of public sector policy and reforms, corporate planning and relevant legislations, and
• Knowledge and understanding of the port industry and naval/maritime operations will be an added advantage

Shortlisted candidates will be required, at the time of the interviews, to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 through provision of:

• Certicate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
• Clearance Certicate from the Higher Education Loans Board
• Tax Compliance Certicate from the Kenya Revenue Authority
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, and
• Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.

An  attractive  remuneration  package  and  benets  determined  in  line  with  prevailing  public  sector  guidelines  awaits  the  successful  candidate.  This  appointment  is  on  contractual terms for an initial period of three (3) years and is renewable for a further term of three (3) years based on performance and business requirements.If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for the role above, please submit your application, including copies of your academic and professional certicates, testimonials and your curriculum vitae and, among other details, your current position, current remuneration, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees familiar with your qualications and work experience.