Chief Executive Officer Executive Appointment: Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA)

Our client, Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) is the umbrella body for over 200 private sector associations in the country.

It seeks to create a unified and pro-active partner with government and other stakeholders, in building a prosperous and sustainable economy for the socio-economic development of all Kenyans.

KEPSA is looking for a competent and suitably qualified personality to take up the challenge of leading and working with a multi-disciplinary team.

The Chief Executive Officer

Under the guidance of the KEPSA Board, the Chief Executive Officer will;

• Develop strategies and programs to integrate and include private sector into public policy formulation, implementation and monitoring;
• Develop and implement advocacy strategies that address cross-cutting concerns of the private sector;
• Liaise and network with government, development partners and private sector partners at high level;
• Apply international best practices in developing private sector associations, especially those with broad mandate at grass roots and apex levels;
• Mobilize knowledge from public and private policy research institutions in support of issues based advocacy;
• Develop capacity support programs for private sector associations, transfer knowledge to counterparts in these associations and mobilize resources to implement planned programs;
• Cultivate national, regional and global strategic networks and alliances in support of an outward looking growth oriented private sector;
• Monitor operational and financial results against plans and budgets;
• Maintain close contact with the Chairman and the Executive Board on the goals and performance of the organization;
• Oversee the implementation of policies and programs, and harmonise operating procedures to ensure maintenance of high levels of performance and accountability
• Ensure technical issues being considered for the organization's actions receive detailed professional analysis on whose results the Board can base decisions;
• Implement the decisions made by the Governing Council and Executive Board

The ideal candidate must be serving/must have served at a senior management position in the private sector for a minimum period of five years and be in possession of the following qualifications:-

• Post graduate degree in Economics, Business Administration or related discipline from recognized Institution of higher learning.
• Proven strong management, leadership, negotiation and team building skills
• Ability to deliver assignments on a wide range of issues for private and public sector and development partners
  
• Proven experience in resource mobilization, strategic planning and development of policy formulation frameworks.
  
• Proven communication and advocacy skills
• Practical knowledge and experience in private sector development strategies
  
• Experience in dealing with public sector and development partners will be an added advantage.

Interested candidates who meet the requirements above are requested to submit their detailed CVs to the following address, showing current remuneration, copies of testimonials, certificates, names and addresses of-at least three (3) referees, to reach not later than 12th June 2009

Executive Director
Federation of Kenya Employers
P.O Box 48311-00100
Nairobi

Email: ess @ fke-kenya.org