Kenya Investment Authority
(KenInvest) is a statutory agency charged with the prime responsibility of
promoting and facilitating investments in Kenya and was set up through the
Investment Promotion Act of 2004.
KenInvest delivers its
mandate through identification and promotion of investment opportunities,
providing facilitation support and aftercare services to investors.
The Vision of KenInvest is
“To Make Kenya a preferred Destination for Investments”. Our Mission is to
attract, retain and expand both Domestic and International Investments in Kenya
through provision of quality services.
In line with its Strategic
Plan, the Kenya Investment Authority is undergoing transformation and the Board
of Directors intends to fill the following positions.
1. Managing Director
Ref. No. KenInvest/MD/1/2012
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director will provide visionary leadership in development and implementation of strategies designed to effectively position Kenya as the preferred investment location.
The job offers the right
candidate the opportunity to spearhead the realization of the Kenya’s economic
development aspirations through investments as stipulated in the Vision.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and
implement policies, strategies and programmes designed to position Kenya
as the preferred investment location.
- Direct and
exercise overall control of the Authority’s operations to ensure that its
activities are managed in a professional, efficient and effective manner
in order to meet its mission and objectives.
- Oversee the
implementation of Board’s decisions and policies.
- Establishing
and maintaining sound working relationships with Government, investors,
development partners and other stakeholders.
- Provide
strategic leadership and direction in the formulation, development,
implementation and evaluation of the Authority’s Strategic Plan.
- Continuously
review KenInvest organization structure, systems and procedures to
ensure that these are properly aligned with the strategic direction.
- Oversee the
establishment of effective risk management and control systems in order to
improve organizational effectiveness.
- Develop and
implement an effective communication and public relations strategy to
ensure that investors and stakeholders have access to information to make
informed investment decisions.
- Promote
sound corporate governance and ethical standards.
- Any other
responsibilities as may be necessary to achieve the Authority’s
objectives.
Minimum qualifications for the position include;
- A minimum of
a Masters Degree from a recognised University with an emphasis in Business
Administration, Finance and Economics or in a related field.
- Experience
in strategic management and planning.
- Possess 15
years experience with a minimum of 7 years in senior management and
leadership position/s in a large public / private organization.
The potential candidate should have;
- Strong
leadership, team building and organizational skills.
- Excellent
communication and presentation skills.
- Strong
interpersonal and cross-cultural skills and ability to build alliances and
collaborative relations internally and externally.
- Ability to
influence and resolve differences and conflicts and manage change.
- Strong IT
skills.
- Be a person
of high professional and ethical standards.
- Ability to
work with Development Partners.
2. Director, Research and Policy Advocacy
Ref. No. KenInvest/D-SR&P / 2/ 2012
Reporting to the Managing Director, the position will be responsible for developing a comprehensive policy framework to carry out investment research, policy analysis and advocacy with a view to contributing to the improvement of Kenya’s investment climate.
The successful candidate
will be responsible for but not limited to;
- Planning,
designing and coordinating the implementation of investment research
studies and surveys aimed at assessing, evaluating and developing
appropriate strategies that will spur local and international investment
in Kenya.
- Undertaking
investment policies/regulations analysis and reviews to identify policy
gaps and make recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
- Monitoring
investment climate and targeted opportunities in the country.
- Assessing
the Country’s performance in generating/attracting new investments against
the Strategic Plan, Vision 2030 and the Medium Term plan.
- Production
of information fact sheets (Sector and Sub-sector Profiles) and Guides for
investors and stakeholders so as to ensure that KenInvest has a
comprehensive knowledge-base on investment.
- Spearhead
KenInvest policy advocacy through establishment and maintenance of
continuous dialogue with stakeholders, especially the public and private
sector.
- Continuously
prepare publications to raise the profile and encourage discourse on
investments in Kenya.
Minimum qualifications for the position include;
- A Masters
Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Policy Analysis or any other
relevant qualifications. Knowledge on Project Management will be an added
advantage.
- Experience
of at least 10 years, 3 of which must be at the level of a Research
and/Policy Analysis Manager or a comparable and relevant position.
- Demonstrated
competence in Research, Strategy and Policy Analysis.
- Strong IT
skills, analytical and report writing skills.
- Clear
understanding of national economic priorities and ability to translate
them into investment opportunities.
- The
candidates should have proven leadership qualities, possess
problem-solving skills, ability to negotiate, be a strong team player, and
possess excellent communication, interpersonal and management skills.
3. Investment Promotion and Facilitation Directors
3.1. Agriculture and
Services - Ref. KenInvest/D-IP&F/AS /3/ 2012
3.2. Infrastructure - Ref. KenInvest/D-IP&F/ I /4/ 2012
3.3. Manufacturing and
Others - Ref.
KenInvest/D-IP&F/M /5/ 2012
Reporting to the Managing
Director, the above positions will be responsible for identification,
attraction, facilitation and retention of Investments in their respective
sectors for economic development.
The successful candidate
will be responsible for and not limited to;
- Establishing
and developing strong relationships with industry based stakeholders to
enable collaborative progression of investment and investment outcomes.
- Ensuring
efficient and effective dissemination of information on investment
opportunities/ in order to create awareness, and enhance Kenya’s image. as
well as development of sectoral promotional materials to market Kenya.
- Work with
potential investors through their decision processes and to secure new
investments.
- Establish
and build strong relationships with key foreign investors that either
already have significant investments in Kenya or are planning to make
investments so as to secure, retain and grow inward investments.
- Ensuring
proper appraisal of projects submitted to KenInvest for approval.
- Development
and updating of sector investment procedures and promotional materials.
- Ensuring
effective management and organization of local and international investor
meetings/ seminars.
- Designing
and implementing of effective programmes for the growth of small
businesses.
- Ensuring
expeditious facilitation of the implementation of new investments.
- Ensuring
provision of effective After Care Services to new and existing investment
projects.
- Providing
business advisory services to local and foreign investors.
Minimum qualifications for the position include;
- A Masters
Degree in Economics, Business Administration , Project Management, Policy
analysis International Trade or similar qualification from a recognized
institution.
- Experience
of at least 10 years, 3 of which must be in the grade of a Manager,
Investment Promotion or a comparable/relevant position.
- Conversant
with key Government economic policies, economic integration and global
business environment.
- Demonstrated
knowledge/experience in the relevant sector, and/or competence in
investment promotion/ business development.
- The
candidates should have proven leadership qualities, possess
problem-solving skills, ability to negotiate, be strong team player, and
possess excellent communication interpersonal and management skills.
4. Director, Finance & Resource Mobilization
Ref. No. KenInvest/D-F&RM / 6/ 2012
Reporting to the Managing
Director, the position will be responsible for ensuring mobilisation and
effective and efficient management of the Authority’s financial
resources.
The person will be
responsible for and not limited to;
- Development
and implementation of all financial policies and systems as well as
advising on their implications.
- Ensuring
implementation and operation of sound financial accounting systems at
KenInvest.
- Preparing
and implementing a resource mobilization strategy to support actualization
of Authority’s strategic plan.
- Establishing
and maintaining sound working relationships with Government, Development
partners and other stakeholders.
The interested candidates must;
- Masters
Degree in Business Administration.
- Have a
Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Accounting Option), or equivalent and
relevant qualifications from a recognized university and a Must be a CPA
(K) certified or posses any other relevant and equivalent qualifications
from a recognized Institution.
- Served for
at least 10 years, 3 of which must be in the grade of Finance/ Accounting
Manager or a comparable and relevant position in a busy organisation.
- Have strong
IT skills.
- Demonstrated
Experience in Resource Mobilization.
The candidates should have proven leadership qualities, be a
person of integrity, be a strong team player, and possess excellent
communication and management skills.
Knowledge of government and
donor financial regulations and procedures is an added advantage.
5. Director, Human Resource and Administration
Ref. No. KenInvest/D-HR&A / 7/ 2012
Reporting to the Managing
Director, the position will be responsible for ensuring that KenInvest attracts
and retains a properly focused, highly motivated and productive human capital
in line with the Authority’s Strategic Plan.
The successful candidate
will be responsible for and not limited to;
- Ensuring
organizational conformity with applicable HR related regulations and
statutes as well as organizational procedures and policies.
- Develop,
implement and review HR management systems that enable KenInvest to be a
learning organisation.
- Spearhead
change management and organizational development geared towards developing
an organization culture that emphasizes continuous improvement, team- work
and results based performance.
- Implement
Performance Management systems.
- Initiate and
develop training policy, conduct training needs assessment; and other
capacity building programmes.
- Develop and
implement systems and procedures for the efficient and effective
administration of KenInvest.
Minimum qualifications for the position include;
- Master’s
Degree in Human Resource Management or Development/Business Administration
or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Served for
at least 10 years, 3 of which must be in the grade of Human Resource
Manager or in a relevant and equivalent position in a busy organisation.
- Have strong
IT skills.
- Conversant
with labour laws and regulations.
- The
candidates should have proven leadership qualities, possess
problem-solving skills, ability to negotiate, be a strong team player, and
possess excellent communication, interpersonal and management skills.
- Knowledge in
guidance, counselling and psychometric analysis will be an added
advantage.
Candidates fulfilling the above requirements should submit their
applications together with a detailed curriculum vitae, and copies of their
academic and professional certificates.
All applicants are also
expected to provide postal, telephone and email contacts of three referees two
of whom must have known the applicant from a work environment.
The successful candidates
will be engaged on a renewable four year contract.
All applications with
positions and reference numbers clearly indicated on the envelope should be
sent to the address below by registered mail or by courier (but not on email)
on or before Friday, 27th July, 2012.
The candidates are also
expected to confirm their submission by registering their details at: www.investmentkenya.com/careersindicating
name, position applied for and the date of submission.
The Chairman
Board of Directors,
Kenya Investment Authority
Kenya Railways Headquarters
Block ‘D’, 4th Floor, Workshop Road, Off Haile Selassie Ave.
P.O. Box 51950-00100,
Board of Directors,
Kenya Investment Authority
Kenya Railways Headquarters
Block ‘D’, 4th Floor, Workshop Road, Off Haile Selassie Ave.
P.O. Box 51950-00100,
Nairobi.
Kenya Investment Authority
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification.
