Job Summary
Responsible to the Board of Directors for the day to day management and administration of all the activities and affairs of the Corporation.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Executive level
Experience Length:15 years
Job Description
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Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC) is a State Corporation in the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries & Cooperatives with a mandate to provide Procurement agency services to the Government, promote wholesale and retail trade through distribution of essential commodities within the country with flagship products including Fertilizers, Rice, Assorted Farm implements, Assorted Hardware among other general supplies. KNTC also provides Warehousing space and services to the general public besides supporting local SME’s through finding local and export markets for their products.
The Corporation seeks qualified candidates with a wealth of experience to take up the following exciting career opportunities at senior management level;-
Job Title :Managing Director
Job Grade :KNTC 1
Reporting to :Board of Directors
Supervises :General Managers, Divisional Heads
Working Relationships: Board of Directors, General Managers, Divisional Heads,All staff, External stakeholders.
Job Profile:
The incumbent shall be responsible to the Board of Directors for the day to day management and administration of all the activities and affairs of the Corporation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
(i) Ensuring implementation of the Board of Directors’ decisions;
(ii) Overseeing the development, implementation and review of the Corporation’s long term strategies, business plans, annual operating budgets;
(iii) Providing leadership and strategic direction (formulation, implementation and evaluation) in accordance with the Corporation’s vision, mission, goals and standards;
(iv) Ensuring that all financial and non-financial resources of the Corporation are effectively and efficiently managed;
(v) Maintaining financial controls, prudent procedures, adequate records, and accountability standards that meet requirements of state corporations, the funding partners and other collaborating agencies;
(vi) Providing strategic leadership in Corporation’s programme, work and operations;
(vii) Ensuring close partner and collaborative relationships between the Corporation and government or private sector;
(viii) Fast track the implementation of the staff and the corporate performance Contract;
(ix) Provide advice to the Board on all matters related to commercial activities, the emerging trends and new market ventures;
(x) Facilitating marketing functions;
(xi) Ensuring KNTC complies with relevant legislations;
(xii) Ensuring continual improvement in the quality and value of services and products provided by the Corporation;
(xiii) Fostering a corporate culture that promotes implementation of ethical and good corporate governance practices.
(xiv) Providing effective links between the Corporation and stakeholders locally as well as internationally;
(xv) Serve as the link between the Board of Directors and the members of staff;
(xvi) Being the Corporation’s accounting officer for all matters appertaining to running of the affairs of the Corporation;
(xvii) Transacting, managing and making decisions which may be necessary in the conduct of Corporation’s business; and
(xviii) Directing, managing and developing staff including: hiring, orientation, training, counseling and evaluation and support them in their professional and personal development and approve termination from the Corporation’s service.
Person Specifications:
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
(i) A minimum period of fifteen (15) years work experience in a busy commercial environment.
(ii) At least six (6) years relevant work experience in Senior Management.
(iii) Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing, Human Resource, Public Relations, Economics, Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
(iv) Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing, Human Resource, Public Relations, Economics, Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
(v) Be a member of a professional body where applicable;
(vi) Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
(vii) Proficiency in computer applications;
(viii) Demonstrated managerial, administrative, and professional competence in work performance and results; and
(ix) Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
(x) Exhibited a thorough understanding of public sector institutions, national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of KNTC Function.
Key Competencies and skills:
In addition, an officer must demonstrate;-
(i) Strategic in mindset with an eye for detail and sense of corporate focus
(ii) Transformational manager with energy and creativity to turn around the organization and positively impact the stakeholders
(iii) Exposure to high level institutional partnership, collaboration and networking roles
(iv) Experience in competitive set ups with significant distribution and stock costing
(v) Good administrative and coordination skills
(vi) Ability to manage and sustain high cost center performance, compliance and performance standards
(vii) Familiarity with Government financial, operational and development plans and vision 2030
(viii) Understanding of trade policies and regulations in a trading environment
(ix) Business development skills
(x) Interpersonal, Communication, Negotiation and Analytical skills;
(xi) Pro-activeness and ability to work under pressure;
(xii) Managerial, supervisory and Leadership skills;
(xiii) Decision making and problem solving skills;
(xiv) Professionalism; Ethical and Team skills.
Full job descriptions with requirements can be obtained from the career section of our website:www.kntc.co.ke/vacancies
While applying, interested candidates are also guided to check the KNTC Salary structure in our website address:www.kntc.co.ke/pay-structure
Suitably qualified candidates are hereby called upon to apply in confidence to the address below via Post Office or Hand delivery or via the **********test9th October, 2020enclosing cover letter, CV with full details of education background, professional qualifications and relevant experience together with copies of testimonials, academic certificates and National Identity card.
BOARD CHAIRMAN
KENYA NATIONAL TRADING CORPORATION
2ND FLOOR, KNTC COMPLEX
OFF NANYUKI ROAD, INDUSTRIAL AREA
P. O. BOX 30587 - 00100
NAIROBI
All hardcopy applications sent through Post Office or hand delivery MUST be accompanied by a soft copy to email provided above.
KNTC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons including the Youth, Women, Persons with Disability and persons from Minority groups to apply. Only successful candidates shall be contacted for interviews and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Previous applicants who wish to be considered are advised to re-apply.
