Our client, an association with country-wide membership in Kenya is seeking suitable and qualified persons to fill the position of Association Chief Executive Officer (REF: CEO/12/2022).

Duties & responsibilities

Reporting to the board of directors, the Association’s Chief Executive Officer shall be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Association’s operations. Specific duties shall include;

1. Co-ordinate the Association’s activities to ensure optimum and efficient utilization of assets and resources;
2. Oversee strategic growth of the Association through aggressive mobilization and onboarding of membership across the country;
3. Keep updated and complete the membership register of the Association;
4. Develop and sustain positive and proactive relationships with key education and industry stakeholders across the country;
5. Develop, review and oversee the implementation and adherence to the Association’s policies, procedures, internal systems, structures, standards, and controls to improve the quality of service;
6. Management and coordination of the daily affairs, programs, and activities of the association in a competent manner;
7. Development and supervision of all members of staff in the head office and various regions;
8. Setting up a performance management system and evaluation of staff performance;
9. Develop a realistic Association’s annual budget for approval by the national executive committee and operate within the budget;
10. Implementation of the Association’s strategic plan and business plans;
11. Attend all national executive committee meetings as secretary and in an advisory capacity; 
12. Represent the association in forums, business transactions, and any other transaction authorized by the national executive committee;
13. Ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, and statutory requirements by regulatory bodies;
14. Keeping abreast of industry developments and updating the National executive committee members on a timely basis;
15. Timely preparation and presentation of various progress and management reports to the national executive committee;
16. Any other lawful duty that may be assigned by the national executive committee from time to time;

Key attributes/skills

• In-depth understanding of the education sector in Kenya
• Strategic thinker and results-oriented.
• Proven leadership and administrative capacity
• Judgment and decision-making ability
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• An eloquent speaker and good presentation skills
• High financial management capability 

Qualifications

The candidate should have:

• Master’s degree in business related field or its equivalent from a recognized university
• CPS (K) or its equivalent
• 5 years of practical experience in a vibrant industry association of which 3 years must be in a management position
• Work experience in the education sector will be an added advantage
• Qualification/relevant experience in the education services sector and/ or membership to a recognized professional body advantage will be an added advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite

How to apply

Interested and qualified applicants are requested to click on the link below and fill out the online application form and submit it by Saturday 24th December 2022. Any applications received after the closing date shall not be accepted.

Link>>>>   https://forms.office.com/r/kBr80KS2z2

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 4th January 2023, consider your application as unsuccessful.