Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) Director General Job Vacancy

The Communications Commission of Kenya is established by the Kenya Information and Communications Act, CAP 411A, to license and regulate postal, information and communication services in Kenya.
In order to respond adequately to the dynamism and challenges in the communications sector, CCK implements a five-year Strategic Plan cycle which seeks to ensure clarity and common understanding of its business and role in the economy, as well as achieve the required level of focus to enable the Commission to discharge its mandate. The current cycle is due to end in 2013 and already the review process and preparation of the next cycle is on going. The Strategic Plan includes a definition of the mission, vision, core values and key results areas (KRAs) that are intended to guide planning, resource allocation, performance and accountability.

CCK’s mission is: “To facilitate access to communication services through enabling regulation and catalyse the country’s socio-economic development.”

The focus on this mission is intended to deliver a future state as defined within the Commission’s vision: “Access to communication services by all in Kenya by 2030”.
The Commission is seeking to recruit a highly competent, proactive and self-driven individual to fill the position of the Director General (DG).
Reporting to the Board, he/she will be responsible for the development and execution of the CCK’s long-term strategy, business plans and operating budget to meet the organization’s statutory mandate.
The DG will be responsible for overseeing the development of the ICT sector as well as directing the day-to-day affairs of the Commission, providing leadership to employees and at the same time enact structures that promote good corporate governance.
The successful applicant should possess extensive managerial and leadership experience of at least 10 years, especially in the ICT sector and a post graduate degree in Telecommunications/Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Business related discipline, Law or any other relevant qualification.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate in-depth knowledge in the regulatory environment, especially in managing competition in fully liberalized markets and balancing a wide array of competing interests.
Other desirable attributes include maturity, wisdom, excellent communication skills, and a visionary leader who mentors and teaches others.
The position will be on contract terms for three years, renewable once, on performance, and will attract a competitive remuneration package.
If you fulfill the aforementioned requirements and would like to take up the challenge in a fast-growing and stimulating environment, apply through the address provided below.
The applications, clearly indicating Ref: CCK.DG/HCA2012, should be received not later than 8th June 2012.
Applications accompanied by copies of certificates, current CV showing current remuneration, experience, present job title, three referees and a day-time telephone contact should be addressed to:
The Chairman, Board of Directors
Communications Commission of Kenya
P.O. Box 14448 – 00800
Nairobi
Applications can also be dropped at the CCK Centre, Waiyaki way.