Chief Executive Officer Job at Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board (KNEB)

Job Ref No. KNEB/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/1/2017

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Board of Directors, The Chief Executive Officer also doubles as the Country’s National Liaison Officer with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in coordinating all the IAEA Technical Cooperation Projects in the application of Nuclear Science and Technology in Kenya. He/she will be responsible for providing leadership and direction towards achievement of the organization’s mission and vision by:

a. In consultation with stakeholder ensure planning, development, monitoring and review of nuclear development strategies, policies, laws and international instruments for Nuclear Power Development.
b. Overseeing management of financial and non-financial resources of the organization.
c. Coordinating resource mobilization to support the organization’s programs
d. Continuous engagement with the public and other stakeholders on Nuclear Power Programme
e. Ensuring that the organization has an effective risk management framework, effective internal control systems and complies with laws, regulations and government policies and directives
f. Effective management of human capital to ensure optimum organizational performance, staff engagement and development.
In the execution of this assignment, the Chief Executive Officer will be expected to ensure and uphold exemplary Corporate Governance in line with Organization’s core values and promote a robust performance-driven culture.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Candidates must have the following:-
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Engineering, law, Business Management, Finance and any other relevant field from a recognized institution
• A master’s Degree in a relevant field
• Be a registered member of good standing with a relevant professional Body.

Related Job Experience

Must have at least 15 years work experience, ten (10) in senior management position and five (5) of which in executive Management position.

Knowledge Skills and Competencies

The candidate must possess the following skills and competencies:-
a. The Candidate must have a good knowledge of the Energy Sector in Kenya
b. Knowledge in the linkages between Kenya and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
c. Knowledge of Nuclear Power Programme will be an added advantage
d. Demonstrate understanding of public service values
e. Demonstrate distinguished leadership and people skills in public sector organization, management and operations.
f. Meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution
g. Strategic capability with proven ability to relate emerging global issues with the organization’s mission, vision and strategy
h. Proven ability to build effective teams
i. Proactive, initiative, good networking, negotiation and collaborative skills;
j. Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
k. Detail oriented, meets all the deadlines and delivers on the results.
l. Excellent analytical and structured problem solving skills.

Terms of Service and Remuneration

The appointment will be for a contractual term of three (3) years, renewable for a further one term of three years, subject to effective performance and delivery of set targets.

The successful candidate for the position will be offered a competitive remuneration package.