Chief Executive Officer

Job purpose: The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible to the Board for the day-to-day management and administration of all the activities of the Institute. He/She will be the Head of the Secretariat, Secretary and Chief Advisor to the Board. Job Description The duties and responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer will entail: Carrying out the day-to-day business of the Institute; Spearheading formulation, implementation and review of the Institute’s policies, strategies, guidelines, procedures, standards, projects and programmes; Exercising the roles of Accounting and Authorized officer; Providing technical advice to the Cabinet Secretary on matters pertaining to Sugar Research in the area of jurisdiction; Promoting the corporate image, ethical standards and good governance; Ensuring Institute’s compliance with the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and other relevant legislation; Putting in place sound strategies to ensure prudent utilization of the Institute’s assets and resources; Ensuring preparation and implementation of annual work plans, budgets, business plans, procurement plans, performance contracts and reports. Implementing Board’s decisions in a result oriented and timely manner to achieve the Institute’s goals, strategic objectives and agreed performance targets. Establishing proper internal controls and monitoring procedures; Ensuring that there is effective communication between the management and the Board as well as between different levels of management; Acting as the principal spokesperson of the Institute; Managing internal multidisciplinary teams to ensure set objectives are met; Coordinating resource mobilization to enhance realization of the strategic objectives; Developing networks and partnerships with development partners and spearhead donor collaboration, fundraising and project development within the Institute’s area of jurisdiction; Ensuring compliance with any Government policies and regulatory guidelines and directives. Person Specifications For appointment to the position of Chief Executive Officer, a candidate must:- Hold a doctorate degree in agricultural studies, agronomy plant genetics andbreeding, soil science or a related field from a university recognized in Kenya; Have at least ten years’ knowledge and experience from a relevant field; Have at least five years’ experience in a position of senior management; and Meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution.