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Job Ref: KCPSB/CEO/KIDA/03/01/08/24
Terms of Service: Contract
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Chairman of the Kirinyaga Investment and Development Authority (KIDA) Board the CEO will be required to perform the following duties and responsibilities: -
- Being the secretary to the KIDA Board
- Responsible for the day-to-day management and direction of affairs and transactions of the Authority in consultation with the Board;
- The exercise, discharge, and performance of the objectives, functions, responsibilities, and duties of the Authority;
- The general administration of the Authority;
- Carry out any other functions as may from time to time be assigned by the Board;
- Implement an efficient and transformative investment administration system and thereby encourage and expand investment in the County;
- Develop frameworks and strategies for the promotion, coordination, and facilitation of local, domestic, and foreign investment for social and economic development;
- Resource mobilization for investments as such enhancing county revenue base;
- Identifying strategic investment opportunities for the benefit of the County;
- Promoting local economic growth and job creation;
- Promoting local content absorption, technical transfer, and value addition;
- Advising on investment opportunities within or outside the County;
- Assisting and facilitating investors from within and outside the County to establish investments in the County;
- Promoting and facilitating investment in the County;
- Acting as the focal agency for investment promotion and facilitation in the County;
- Establish frameworks for social enterprises aimed at benefiting the local communities;
- Facilitate Public Private Partnerships and joint ventures in areas that are beneficial to the County;
- Advising the Board on necessary and strategic policies, programs, and development plans to be adopted to attract and retain investments in the County;
- Promoting economic diplomacy aimed at advancing the investment and development interests of the County;
- Monitoring progress of implementation of investments and strategic development programs;
- Monitoring and reporting on the mountain cities development index;
- Ensure proper books and records of accounts and assets of the Authority are kept;
- Ensure compliance with the provisions Kirinyaga County Investment and Development Authority Act 2018;
- Ensure compliance with other provisions of the applicable Laws of Kenya
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
- Possess a master’s degree in business administration, trade, international relations, finance, or any other related field from a recognized university
- Have served for at least nine (9) years of relevant experience with at least three (3) years in a senior management/leadership position Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution Training on Integrated Financial Management Information Systems (IFMIS) for Authority to Incur Expenditure (AIE) will be an added advantage
Applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed
- Curriculum Vitae,
- Academic and Professional certificates,
- Testimonials,
- PIN Certificate,
- National Identity Card or Passport and
- Any other supporting documents.
Clearly indicate the position applied for, both on the cover letter and the envelope. Applications should be addressed to:
The Secretary
County Public Service Board
P O Box 260 - 10304
KUTUS
Hand delivered applications should be dropped at the County Headquarters 4TH floor, KUTUS (Office of County Public Service Board between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on weekdays).
Successful candidates shall be required to provide clearances and attach copies or evidence thereof of the updated documents below.
- Kenya Revenue Authority
- Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission
- Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
- Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Physical/Hand deliveries of the applications should reach the County Public Service Board (CPSB) on or before FRIDAY 16TH AUGUST 2024.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, clearance and other relevant documents in support of their applications.
NOTE
- Women and persons living with disabilities who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply.
- Salary and benefits attached to these posts are as per the guidelines by Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
- Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit our website: www.kirinyaga.go.ke for more details.
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