Job Description
IPOA/HR/09/2021: DIRECTOR/ CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - JOB GRADE, IPOA 1, 1 POSITION (CONSOLIDATED SALARY KES. 526,058 – 701,441)
The Director shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority and responsible to the Board for the overall management and administration of the Authority.
The Authority wishes to recruit a qualified, experienced, and result-oriented Kenyan citizen with drive, vision and creativity to fill the position of Director / Chief Executive Officer. The Board is searching for an exemplary professional who will inculcate and nurture a result-based management culture to improve staff work performance, ensuring a high level of responsibility and accountability.
This is a performance based contract and may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance
Duty station: Nairobi
Direct reports: Directors and Heads of Department
Job Purpose:
To provide strategic leadership and direction towards the achievement of the Authority’s mandate and functions, as provided and guided by the IPOA Act.
Job Description
Managerial / supervisory responsibilities
1) Provide guidance and leadership on day-to-day operations of the Authority to achieve the Authority’s mandate and goals;
2) Oversee development and implementation of policies, strategies, plans and programs;
3) Oversee the development of appropriate public relations strategies to promote IPOA’s image/brand;
4) Oversee the establishment of effective administrative structures, processes and systems;
5) Provide guidance on establishment of structures for safety and security of staff, premises, information and assets;
6) Provide regular, thorough and prompt communication to the Board on key technical, financial and administrative matters;
7) Oversee the implementation of the Board’s decisions and resolutions;
8) Provide leadership to senior management and staff;
9) Coordinate mobilization and efficient utilization of resources;
10) Oversee organizational performance management for optimal productivity;
11) Provide strategic linkages with other government agencies and other stakeholders;
12) Oversee change management by adopting appropriate policies and strategies;
Operational responsibilities
1) Submit the Authority’s budget for approval;
2) Coordinate all Board meetings and take Minutes;
3) Communicate the Board’s decisions and resolutions to staff and other relevant stakeholders;
4) Represent the Authority in external meetings with stakeholders;
5) Chair management meetings of the Authority as required;
6) Provide linkage between the Board and management;
7) Authorize and approve all expenditures;
8) Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good citizenship
9) Coordinate interventions related to security of the staff, premises, information and assets of the Authority;
10) Supervise and appraise direct reports;
Profile:
a) Must be a citizen of Kenya.
b) Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya (Clearance certificates to be presented during the interview).
Job Specifications
For appointment as The Director/ Chief Executive Officer of the Authority the person: -
1) Holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya
2) Has at least ten (10) years’ experience at management level;
3) Has proven relevant experience in any of the following fields: - government, law, management, finance, security or public administration
4) Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Constitution of Kenya, national goals and policies and ability to translate them to IPOA programs and projects;
Required behavioral and functional skills:
1) Transparency and accountability
2) Integrity and honesty
3) Team player
4) Creativity and innovation
5) Resilience
6) Strategic Leadership Skills
7) Financial Management Skills
8) Planning Skills
9) Dispute Resolution Skills
10) Decision Making Skills
11) Interpersonal Skills
12) Communication Skills
13) Negotiation Skills
14) Analytical Skills