KENAS Chief Executive Officer Jobs
Job Description
The Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS or the Service) is a State Corporation established under Section 4 of the Kenya Accreditation Service Act 2019 (Act No. 17 of 2019) as the national accreditation body for Kenya. Its mandate is to accredit and exercise oversight over conformity assessment service providers across a plurality of economic sectors and to maintain an internationally recognized accreditation system.
Pursuance to the provisions of Section 21(1) of the Kenya Accreditation Service Act 2019 and Mwongozo code of Governance, the Board of Directors seeks to recruit a competent, results-oriented, knowledgeable, dynamic, visionary and experienced person for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Board, therefore, invites qualified and interested Kenyan citizens to submit applications for the position of CEO.
The CEO shall be responsible to the Board of Directors, an ex-officio member of the Board, and responsible for day-to-day management of the Service to ensure that it successfully fulfils its mandate. The CEO will be responsible for setting and executing the overall business strategy and plans, building, driving and inculcating a positive culture within the Service, including providing dynamic leadership in delivering accreditation services, prudent management of resources, and financial management at the Service.
Roles
Work with the Board, Management Executives and Staff to establish the purpose of the Service.
Provide regular factual performance reports on the status of the Service operations to the Board.
Execute and communicate Board decisions, strategies, and policies.
Develop and recommend long-term strategy, annual business plans, and operating budgets for the Service, ensuring alignment with the mandate of the Service, stakeholders and industry needs.
Manage and direct the Service in setting higher goals for growth and impact in the standards and accreditation sector.
Lead, organize, manage, inspire, and coordinate an efficient team of Staff to realize higher productivity for the Service.
Promote and maintain strong working relationships with the Government, the Parent Ministry, Partners, and all Stakeholders.
Develop industry partnerships and collaborative relationships at national, regional, and international levels to advocate for higher standards, guidelines, and accreditation best practices.
Provide inspirational leadership to the Service Staff and empower them to achieve excellence in their roles.
Build a strong, seamless, and positive organizational culture within the Service.
Oversee the Service’s financial and other resource administration, en- suring prudent budget management and revenue generation to grow the Service in line with the Public Financial Management Act and industry best practices.
Provide oversight and guidance in developing, reviewing, and maintaining industry-specific standards and accreditation programmes to ensure an effective and competitive Service.
Ensure continuous and timely updates with the regulatory requirements and trends in the industry standards, and the Service’s programmes remain fully compliant and relevant.
Serve as the public face/spokesperson of the Service, promoting its mission, programmes, effective marketing communication and public engagement to enhance the corporate image and brand of the Service
Qualifications
A postgraduate degree in Science, Information Technology, or Business administration from a university recognized in Kenya;
At least ten (10) years’ relevant professional experience, of which five (5) shall have been in a senior management position in public or private institutions.
Does not hold a public office and is otherwise not disqualified by any other written law.
Other Qualifications
Have professional qualifications and membership in a professional body in good standing, Certification in Corporate Governance and Strategic Lead- ership Development Programme lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution is an added advantage.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; KENAS Chief Executive Officer Jobs
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