Exciting Career Opportunity For The Position of Director and Chief Executive Officer at PKF
Exciting Career Opportunity For The Position of Director and Chief Executive Officer at PKF
EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
Our Client Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a state corporation established in 1986 under the Science and Technology Act (which has since been repealed by the Science, Technology and Innovation Act No. 28 of 2013) to undertake research in forestry and allied natural resources and generate and promote improved technologies for sustainable development. The Institute is implementing its 7th Strategic Plan which has been aligned to the Medium Term Plan (MTP) IV of Vision 2030 and the National Forest Programme (NFP).
KEFRI is both EMS 14001:2015 and QMS 9001:2015 Certified.
Our Client is seeking to recruit a highly qualified and strategic oriented individual with high degree of professionalism to fill the position of Director and Chief Executive Officer.
Reporting directly to the Chairman of the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will be responsible for provision of strategic and scientific leadership of the Institute and spearhead the implementation of research in forestry and allied natural resources. The jobholder will be in charge of the day – to – day running of the Institute and will be the vision carrier spearheading its core mandate in the promotion of research in forestry and allied natural resources.
Key responsibilities
• Provide research and strategic leadership in the formulation, development, implementation and evaluation of the Institute’s programmes and plans to support the achievement of the Institution’s mandate in research.
• Develop and recommend to the Board the Institute’s strategies and business plans and ensure that they align to the budget whist establishing appropriate internal monitoring and control systems of the Institutes policies and procedures.
• Advise the Cabinet Secretary and / or Principal Secretary on matters of Forestry Research and Development.
• Direct and coordinate the Institute’s operations and administration to ensure that the Institution’s regional centres and thematic areas of key research focus operate in conformity with the overall Strategic Plans and performance targets.
• Promote innovation and best practices in idea generation, concept formation and research execution.
• Ensure development and monitoring of national forest standards.
• Provide leadership in resource mobilization both externally and internally by facilitating contractual arrangements in order to mobilize research funding to propagate the development of new frontiers in Research.
• Ensure prudent utilization of resources and control of funds from various sources.
• Lead the promotion and implementation of sound legal and regulatory framework to support Forestry Research and Development and ensure that the Institute complies with Kenyan laws.
• Act as Secretary to the Board of Directors so as to ensure that Board decisions are implemented in the Institute.
• Create and maintain strong local and global collaborations, linkages, networks and partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Promote the Institute’s image and develop good working relationship with all stakeholders, Donors and Partners while promoting the principles of good governance in the Institute.
• Maintain a conducive work environment for attracting, retaining and motivating employees while fostering a corporate culture that promotes integrity, high ethical practice and noble corporate citizenship; and
• Ensure management of a robust pension scheme through an effective Board of Trustees. Person specifications
• A Doctorate degree in any of the following disciplines: Natural Resources Sciences or any other relevant discipline from a recognized Institution.
• A Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Natural Resources Sciences or its
• equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Natural Resources Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Valid member of the Forest Society of Kenya or any other relevant professional body and be in good standing.
• Strategic leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
• At least fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience, eight (8) of which must have been in Senior Management in a comparable position in public or private sector.
• Must have the following achievements: at least first author of five (5) papers, five (5) papers as a second author, and five (5) papers as a co – author in indexed refereed journals or five (5) relevant book chapters of international standards. In addition, developed three (3) grant winning proposals, edited five (5) relevant technical Reports /
guidelines, authored five (5) technical notes / Research notes / technical guidelines and at least two (2) policy briefs or two (2) innovations.
• Demonstrated merit in work performance.
• Certificate in Computer applications.
• Must demonstrate leadership and excellent communication skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to be a team player and work in a multicultural environment.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, during the recruitment process.
If you fit the profile of this role please follow the link below to apply for the position and access the detailed job description and instructions for applying. https://www.pkfea.com/careers.
Those who had previously applied for the position should reapply.
All applications must be received by Monday, 24 July 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Hard copy applications will not be accepted for this position.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
