Managing Director at Kenya Ports Authority

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Accounting Officer for the Authority
• Serve as the principal spokesperson of the authority on matters opertaions
• Providing strategis leadership in accordance with the mandate of the authority stipulated in keny port authority act
• formulting, implementing, and reviewing both the strategic and bysiness plans of the authority to acheive authority's mandate
• Maintaining a conducive work environment for attracting, retaining and motivating employees
• Fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship
• Management and administration of the top leadership and staff of the authorityin line with the mission and vision of the authority sipported by adequate manning levels, finances and partnerships

Person Specifications

• Be a holder of a Bachelor's and Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: Port Management, Maritime and Shipping Logistics, Engineering, Business, Social   Sciences, Public Policy, Science & Technology or related eld from a recognized institution
• Have knowledge and experience of not less than 15 years of relevant work, with at least eight (8) years served in a managerial/leadership role in a large organization,    either commercial or public entity with a national mandate
• Be a member of a recognized professional body and in good standing
• Experience in Strategic Leadership Development and/or Corporate Governance
• Have a thorough understanding of public sector policy and reforms, corporate planning and relevant legislations, and
• Knowledge and understanding of the port industry and naval/maritime operations will be an added advantage

Shortlisted candidates will be required, at the time of the interviews, to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 through provision of:

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board
• Tax Compliance Certicate from the Kenya Revenue Authority
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, and
• Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.