The Kenya Coffee Producers Association (KCPA) is the national
association of coffee farmers
in the country.
The organization is mandated by the members to champion their interests to enhance coffee production in the country and ensure farmers maximize returns from their investments in coffee production.
In so doing, the association engages with the government and other stakeholders
to ensure issues affecting the coffee sector that prevent farmers from
accessing reasonable profits from their produce are addressed.in the country.
The organization is mandated by the members to champion their interests to enhance coffee production in the country and ensure farmers maximize returns from their investments in coffee production.
Hence, KCPA addresses gaps emerging from coffee production, processing, marketing and service delivery to the farmers.
The association is committed to ensure coffee sector regains its past glory as a major foreign
exchange earner for the country.
The association is now seeking to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This is a
challenging and key position in championing the association to realize its mission and strategic
goals. Liaison Consulting Limited is supporting the board of KCPA to recruit for this position.
Job description of Chief Executive Officer
The holder of this position will be reporting to the board of KCPA and will work with various
functional sub committees to ensure the strategic goals of the association are realized.
The CEO will be expected to provide organizational leadership and management and work with the various stakeholders in the coffee sector and development partners.
It is expected that the CEO will position KCPA as a reputable national association of coffee farmers.
The following are specific duties of the position:
- Provide
leadership in development and execution of strategic plans
- Ensure the
association has effective operational policies that are followed by staff
and the board members
- Support the
staff in developing annual plans and guide them in implementation
- Design projects/
programmes that are in line with the strategic goals of the association
- Provide
leadership in resource mobilization to support programmes and operations
of the association
- Effectively
manage staff to enhance productivity and retention
- Provide required
reports by the board , development partners and other stakeholders
- Initiate and
participate in lobbying and advocacy to ensure issues affecting the
members are given attention
- Network and
participate in forums to ensure the association is visible nationally and
internationally info@liaisonconsultants.co.ke
- Support the
board and its sub committees to enhance their contributions to the
association
- Ensure there are
effective internal controls and all assets of the association are well
managed and safeguarded
Qualifications and other requirements
- Applications are
invited from Kenya citizens who hold at least a university degree from
recognized higher institutions of learning
- A minimum of
three years experience as manager or Chief Executive Officer in an
organization
- Track record of
achievements in managing organizations or a departments
- Must be between
25 to 45 years
- Experience in
resource mobilization and working with development partners is a
prerequisite
- Experience in
working with farmer’s organizations is an added advantage
- Knowledge and
interest of the coffee sector is an added advantage
Remuneration
The association will provide a competitive package but this will be sustained by the ability of
the CEO to coordinate implementation of projects and to raise resources.
However, those expecting a monthly salary of above KES 120,000 do not need to apply.
How to apply
Those interested to apply for this position should send their curriculum vitae and
application letter to info@liaisonconsultants.co.ke by 30th of March 2012.
Do not attach copies of certificate. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 2nd of April 2012.
The association will provide a competitive package but this will be sustained by the ability of
the CEO to coordinate implementation of projects and to raise resources.
However, those expecting a monthly salary of above KES 120,000 do not need to apply.
How to apply
Those interested to apply for this position should send their curriculum vitae and
application letter to info@liaisonconsultants.co.ke by 30th of March 2012.
Do not attach copies of certificate. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 2nd of April 2012.
