KNTC Job Vacancy in Kenya : Managing Director

KNTC Job Vacancy in Kenya : Managing Director

November 5, 2014

Job Description

Kenya National Trading Corporation, KNTC’s wider objective is to participate in the promotion of wholesale, retail business and e-trade in line with Vision 2030, the medium term plan and the parent Ministry’s Strategic Plan, promote the development of SMEs markets, expansion and diversifications of trade in line with the Government Policy, partner with other key players to avail relevant products / input for the agricultural sector, Improve and strengthen supply chain and distribution systems for both the formal and informal sector, stabilize consumer commodity prices by ensuring balance in supply and demand through availability of stocks / goods in the country, to be a Procurement Agent for the Government and general public and to participate in distribution of goods and services in special economic zones.

Driving the above objectives while remaining profitable, is not always an easy balancing act to maintain and to help us on this journey we are seeking a Managing Director to lead on our five year change programme, managing and influencing a diverse group of senior stakeholders to account and ensuring that key benefits are delivered.

This is a challenging role and candidates will need excellent inter-personal skills and a strong track record of managing complex stakeholder relations.

In addition, the successful candidate will have recent experience of successfully operating and delivering challenging objectives in a collaborative/partnership environment.

In addition, he/she will need to demonstrate proven senior level experience of leading and delivering complex change and strategy development programmes in a complex environment as well as significant project management skills.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director will be responsible for day to day operations;

Job Profile

• Formulate and drive innovative strategies to accelerate growth and profitability of KNTC.
• Advising the Board and providing leadership on all matters relating to the Corporation’s strategy, Business opportunities and investments.
• Ensuring that Human resource capacity, appropriate management structures and policies are developed for sustainable growth.
• Providing proactive public relations and enhancing the corporate image of the Organization.

Person’s Profile

• Holder of a degree from a recognized university , possession of postgraduate qualifications in business/economics/finance would be an added advantage but is NOT a MUST
• At least 10 years’ experience in a management position in a commercial environment.
• Transformational manager with energy and creativity to turn around the organization and positively impact key stakeholders.
• Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook express including financial and statistical packages.
• A strategic thinker with an eye for detail.

Suitably qualified candidates should apply in confidence to the address below by 21st November 2014 enclosing CVs with full details of education background, professional qualifications, relevant experience and attaché copies of certificates.

How to Apply

Applications may also be delivered at our Head Office, Uchumi House, Aga Khan Walk, Nairobi on 19th Floor,

or to:

The Company Secretary c/o ICDC,

P.O.Box 45519-00100

Nairobi.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.