Managing Director Job in Nairobi

Kenya

Animal Genetic Resources Centre

Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre (KAGRC) is a State Corporation under the

Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries established through Gazette

Notice No. L.N. 110 of September, 2011. 

It has

been in operation since 1946 as CAIS and its mandate is to produce, preserve

and conserve animal genetic material (semen embryo, tissues and live materials)

and rear breeding bulls for provision of high quality disease free semen to

meet national demand and for export.

KAGRC

works in close collaboration with other breeding organizations, societies and

individual farms which provide herds for the breeding program such as the Kenya

Stud Book, the Dairy Recording Services of Kenya and the Livestock Recording

Centre. 

The

Centre is currently operating/establishing several Liquid Nitrogen plants

countrywide in order to facilitate access to the key preservative of bull

semen.

The Board wishes to recruit a dynamic, results oriented and committed

individual who can transform the organization to maximize its profit and

deliver on its mandate. 

The

position will be for a three year contract period renewable subject to

performance. 

The

successful candidate for the position shall be offered competitive remuneration

package in accordance with SCAC guidelines.

Job Description: The

Managing Director shall be responsible to the Board of Directors of Kenya

Animal Genetic Resources Centre in providing strategic leadership in the

implementation of the organization’s strategic goals and objectives. 

The

holder shall also be responsible for the day to day operations of the

Centre. 

The

duties and responsibilities shall include:

• Developing
  
  and recommending to the Board the long term strategy, business plans,
  
  annual operating budgets and establishing proper internal monitoring and
  
  control systems and procedures;


• Coordinating
  
  and preparing business related proposals, feasibility studies, reports,
  
  board papers and other submissions for consideration by the Board;


• Being
  
  responsible for the management of KAGRC’s Human Resources, Finances and
  
  Administration of the organization’s structures, processes and systems;


• Serving
  
  as a link between the Board and the management;



• Overseeing
  
  and ensuring implementation of KAGRC’s corporate policies, performance
  
  contract and programmes including achievement of financial goals and
  
  objectives;


• Ensuring
  
  improvement in the quality and value of services and products provided by
  
  the Organization;


• Fostering
  
  a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate
  
  citizenship;


• Developing
  
  sustainable marketing structures and systems to make the Centre profitable
  
  and leader in the region;


• Being
  
  responsible for stakeholder management and enhancement of the corporate
  
  image of the organization; linking and fostering sustainable business
  
  relationships with County Governments;


• Advising
  
  the National Government on animal breeding programmes;

• A
  
  Bachelors degree in Veterinary Medicine (BVM) from a recognized
  
  university;


• Be
  
  a registered member of the Kenya Veterinary Board;


• Must
  
  have ten (10) years working experience in a relevant field, five (5) of
  
  which should have been at senior management level;


• Demonstrate
  
  a clear understanding of strategic leadership and management skills;


• Demonstrate
  
  a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and development
  
  objectives and the ability to translate them into national animal genetic
  
  policies, programmes and projects;


• A
  
  Masters degree in Animal Breeding, Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Sciences,
  
  Business Management, Management or any other relevant field is an added
  
  advantage;


• Demonstrate
  
  high level of professionalism and competence in work performance and
  
  results;


• Demonstrate
  
  an in-depth understanding of the structure and workings of the public
  
  sector;


• Demonstrate
  
  a clear understanding of commercial principles in a public sector setting;
  
  and


• Meet
  
  the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.

All

applicants should submit copies of clearance certificates from the following

institutions:

1.   
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);

2.   
Criminal Investigations Department (CID) – Certificate of Good

Conduct;

3.   
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);

4.   
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and

5.   
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) certificate.

Interested

and qualified candidates should apply and attach copies of certificates and

detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current position, qualifications, work

experience, current remuneration and names of at least three referees with

their telephone contacts to the address indicated below by REGISTERED MAIL, to

be received on or before 24th May, 2016 at 4.00 P.M. 

KAGRC

is an equal opportunity employer. 

ONLY

shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Chairman,
Board of Directors,
Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre,
P.O Box 23070-00604,
Lower Kabete, Nairobi