Lake Basin Development Authority Managing Director Job Vacancy in Kenya

Lake Basin Development Authority is a Regional Development Authority established by an Act of Parliament Cap 442 of 1979 and mandated to spearhead Development within the Lake Victoria Basin and its catchment regions, with a view to fostering sustainable economic development and empowering the communities.

Vision: To be the leading Regional Development Authority in Africa fostering sustainable development of the Lake Basin region for the prosperity and economic empowerment of the communities.

Mission: To catalyze the economic development of the Lake Basin Region in Kenya through promotion and implementation of resource based investments and effective river-based integrated community development initiatives.

The Authority is seeking for a Managing Director who shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:

Be the Chief Executive Officer and Secretary to the Board;Implement and Monitor decisions of the Board of Directors and appraise the Board on the progress;Be responsible for the implementation of the Performance Contract as signed between the Board of Directors and the Government;Provide strategic and transformative leadership, draw and execute plans for the effective implementation of the Authority’s Strategic Plan in line with Vision 2030;Establish and maintain collaboration with key local, regional and international partners to promote investments and development in the region;Manage and control the Authority’s financial and other resources in an efficient and cost effective manner, in consultation with the Board and parent Ministry;Review, direct and manage the Authority’s financial and operational systems, procedures and controls to ensure that they are professional, workable and sustainable;Oversee the Organization’s human resource and ensure that appropriate management structures and policies are developed and implemented.Specific Qualification and Experience
Must be a Kenyan citizen.Possess a minimum of Master’s degrees in: Engineering, Agriculture, Animal Production and Range Management, Environmental Planning and Management, Environment and Community Development, Natural Sciences, Business Administration, Economics or related fields. A professional qualification in the relevant fields will be an added advantage.Must have a minimum of ten (10) years experience in management in a business or development organization, five (5) of which should have been at a Senior Management Level.Must be able to demonstrate managerial, entrepreneurial, administrative and leadership competence.Demonstrate clear understanding of the role of regional development in Kenya’s social economic development and particularly the area of jurisdiction in line with Vision 2030.Proven ability in resource mobilization, networking and linkages with development partners/ organizations.Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skillsMust be computer literate.Must be fourty (40) years and above.Should have undergone management courses in recognized institutions.Membership of a recognized professional body will be an added advantage.An attractive remuneration package commensurate with responsibilities of the job and the experience of the individual will be negotiated with the right candidate. The position is on a three (3) years renewable contract based on performance.

Interested candidates can submit his/her application with a detailed CV and photocopies of all testimonials, stating his/her current position, current remuneration level, e-mail, contact address and telephone number, and names and addresses of three professional referees to reach us on or before Monday, 29th November 2010.

Submit your application in sealed envelope marked, “Application for the post of Managing Director” to:

The Chairman
Lake Basin Development Authority
P.O. Box 1516-40100
Kisumu

Tel: 057-2027227

Fax: 057-2027370

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