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The Position reports to the Chief Manager – Planning, Strategy and Resource Mobilization in performing the following duties and responsibilities

• Prescription, leadership and conducting market researches and marketing initiatives to assess donor and partners priorities to identify opportunities for resource mobilization
• Development and Translation of LBDA’s resource mobilization strategy and plans into action
• Establishment of a systems for identification and response to calls with templates to manage the activities of resource mobilization.
• Coordination of the development and writing of highly competitive resource mobilization proposals
• Development and ensuring quality standards for proposals and concept notes and ensuring achievement
• Development and maintenance of a database of donors, project concept notes and project proposals
• Development and maintenance of an effective project tracking system and ensuring that all donor funding requirements are met in any fundraising document
• Production of contents for communication materials in support of fundraising such as brochures, appeals, newsletters, Organisational capability statement and annual reports and their reviews
• Sensitization and training of staff on fundraising skills and strategy execution
• Development and coordination of online/web-based fundraising initiatives in collaboration with LBDA ICT unit
• Managing resource mobilization functions and activities and managing donor and partner relationships in Liaison with the LBDA Liaison office
• Production of fundraising status reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics/International Development/ Marketing/International Relations or an equivalent in any other related field from a recognized University
• At least five (5) years’ experience in senior management position.
• Ability to work in high-pressure, deadline driven environment
• Outstanding leadership skills and ability to delegate responsibilities effectively
• Exceptional communication and reporting skills
• Should demonstrate clear understanding of the role of Regional Development in line with vision 2030 and the constitution of Kenya 2010
• Must be computer literate.
• Must meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

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The Position reports to the Managing Director in performing the following duties and responsibilities

• Planning and implementation of the overall supply chain strategy
• Collaboration with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service teams for the compilation and preparation of the organization’s annual procurement plan
• Coordination and facilitation of the procurement process within the LBDA in liaison with respective departments.
• Tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Discovering profitable suppliers and initiating business and organizational procurement partnerships
• Negotiating with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
• Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
• Identification of potential suppliers and issuance of requests for quotations on a need to need basis.
• Leading due diligence initiatives, pre-qualification and qualification of suppliers.
• Monitoring market trends and conditions and advise management on competitive pricing
• Performance of source audits and facilitation of the prequalification process
• Determination of key supply chain KPIs, Identification of process bottleneck, implementation of solutions in a timely manner provision of suggestions on solutions for process improvements.
• Reviewing and approval of purchase requisitions and local purchase orders (LPOs).
• Interpretation of the Procurement Act and provision of suitable advice to the management to ensure compliance with the Laws in all procurement processes.
• Supervision of the performance of direct reports, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance
• Performance management including ensuring achievements of performance Contract (PC) obligations and conducting periodic staff performance appraisals

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, procurement, business administration, finance or equivalent in a similar field from a recognized university
• Previous working experience as a Supply Chain Manager for 5 years
• Hands on experience with supply chain management software
• Ability to work in high-pressure, deadline driven environment
• Exceptional communication and reporting skills
• Good time-management skills
• Membership to professional bodies
• Team player and great interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to lead, train and mentor employees on a personal level
• Comply with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

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The Position reports to the Managing Director in performing the following duties and responsibilities

• Providing Secretarial services to the Board of Directors and robust leadership to team of professional staff in the Legal services of the Authority.
• Provision of guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of governance.
• Assisting the Authority in carrying out Board induction and training, updating Board and Committee charters, preparation of Board workplans, Board evaluation, Governance Audit and implementation of the code of conduct and ethics.
• Ensuring timely preparation and circulation of Board and Committee papers and minutes.
• Provision of advice to management and the Board on all legal matters affecting the Authority
• Ensuring safe custody of and proper use of the Authority’s seal
• Participation in negotiations, drafting, and reviewing of contracts, leases and other legal instruments entered into by the Authority and third parties.
• Ensuring proper representation for the Authority in court and in arbitration proceedings.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and all legal requirements as stipulated in the Authority’s Act and all other Acts that affect the Authority’s operations.

Qualifications

• Must be a holder of Bachelor’s of Law degree from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in law or Social Science is an added advantage
• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, hold a valid practicing license and a post graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• At least five (5) years post qualification experience
• Be a member of Institute of Certified Public Secretaries ICPS (K)
• Ability to work in high-pressure, deadline driven environment
• Outstanding leadership skills and ability to delegate responsibilities effectively
• Exceptional communication and reporting skills
• Should demonstrate clear understanding of the role of Regional Development in line with vision 2030 and the constitution of Kenya 2010
• Comply with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

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The position reports to the Managing Director in performing the following duties and responsibilities

• Leading and advising the management in the development of strategies, policies and processes across all functions that will help to achieve the LBDA’s mission and core objectives
• Initiating and coordinating the development and review of LBDA’s Master plan and the various Strategic Plans.
• Undertaking Regional economic planning, identifying development priorities and coordinating feasibility studies
• Coordinating of the preparation of and implementation of all Authority work plans
• Participation in the preparation of Medium-Term Expenditure Frameworks, Medium Term Plans and other related assignments in the Annual government Budgeting cycles
• Providing support to the management in the preparation of annual work plans and budgets and state Corporation budgets.
• Designing and effecting a program of monitoring and evaluation of the performance of LBDA’s projects to improve performance and future planning
• Coordination of the realization of Performance Contracts obligation and preparing quarterly and annual reports
• Keeping service-related systems and procedures under review and implement changes where appropriate, including the use of new technology in delivering the planning service and to deliver best value.
• Development and Translation of LBDA’s resource mobilization strategy and plans into action
• Prescription, leadership and conducting market researches and marketing initiatives to assess donor and partners priorities to identify opportunities for resource mobilization
• Establishment of a system for identification and response to calls with templates to manage the activities of resource mobilization.
• Coordination of the development and writing of highly competitive resource mobilization proposals
• Development and ensuring quality standards for proposals and concept notes and ensuring achievement
• Development and maintenance of a database of donors, project concept notes and project proposals
• Development and maintenance of an effective project tracking system and ensuring that all donor funding requirements are met in any fundraising document
• Production of contents for communication materials in support of fundraising such as brochures, appeals, newsletters, Organizational capability statement and annual reports and their reviews
• Sensitization and training of staff on fundraising skills and strategy execution
• Development and coordination of online/web-based fundraising initiatives in collaboration with LBDA ICT unit
• Managing resource mobilization functions and activities and managing donor and partner relationships in Liaison with the LBDA Liaison office
• Production of fundraising status reports
• Coordination of the preparation of project documents and participation in negotiations for donor/partnership projects funding and implementation
• Conducting performance appraisals, promoting continuing professional development of staff within the department and setting standards of performance and to monitor achievement

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics/International Development/Natural Resource Planning and Management/ Marketing/International Relations or an equivalent in any other related field from a recognized University.
• At least ten (10) years’ experience in senior management position.
• Ability to work in high-pressure, deadline driven environment
• Outstanding leadership skills and ability to delegate responsibilities effectively
• Exceptional communication and reporting skills
• Should demonstrate clear understanding of the role of Regional Development in line with vision 2030 and the constitution of Kenya 2010
• Must meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

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The position reports to the Managing Director in performing the following duties and responsibilities:

• Provision of strategic leadership to a professional team of staff in the commercial services arms of the Authority
• Development and implementation of commercial strategies according to LBDA strategic goals and objectives aiming to accelerate growth and expansion of activities geared towards organization sustainability and contributions to exchequer funding.
• Conducting market research and analysis to support the creation of detailed business plans on commercial opportunities (expansion, business development etc.)
• Development and implementation of robust and effective marketing strategies of the company products
• Understanding the requirements of existing customers to ensure their needs are being met in the Authority’s commercial decisions in an outcome result oriented and timely manner to achieve the set goals, objectives and agreed performance targets.
• Initiate, develop and implement long term strategies, business plans/proposals and annual budgets.
• Implement sound and prudent financial practices, accountability as well as be the principal custodian of the commercial wings of LBDA’s assets in those specific entities.
• Ensure control and adequate supervision of staff of the commercial wing entities in the matters of administration and leadership and that appropriate management structures and policies are developed and implemented.
• Maintain conducive work environment and strategies for attracting, retaining and motivating employees in the Commercial services entities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Agriculture, Business Administration, Strategic Management or any other related field from a recognized University.
• At least ten (10) years’ experience in senior management position.
• Ability to work in high-pressure, deadline driven environment
• Outstanding leadership skills and ability to delegate responsibilities effectively
• Exceptional communication and reporting skills
• Should demonstrate clear understanding of the role of Regional Development in line with vision 2030 and the constitution of Kenya 2010
• Must meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010