Athletics Kenya wishes to
hire a Secretary
General/ CEO.
This is a position for a
seasoned, proactive, independent thinking and results oriented
professional.
Key deliverables for the
position include:
- Developing
and recommending to the Board the long term strategy, business plans, and
annual operating budgets and establishing proper internal monitoring and
control systems and procedures.
- Facilitating
compliance with internal and external regulatory agencies on guidelines
for management and marketing of athletics in line with IAAF and CAA
legislation and regulations.
- Coordinating
and leading preparation of business related proposals for sponsorship for
consideration by the Board.
- Formulating,
implementing and monitoring athletics development policies.
- Administration
of all the resources and activities of the Board.
- Ensuring
continuous achievement of AK’s financial and operating goals /objectives.
- Serving as
the Secretary to the Board.
Requirements For The Position:
- Bachelors
Degree in Social Sciences, Engineering, Commerce, Law, Economics, Business
Administration, or a sports related degree from a recognized university.
- At least 10
years of experience, five of which must have been in senior management.
- Experience in
sports management will be an added advantage.
- 35-45 years
of age.
- Knowledge of
rules and regulations governing athletics.
- Proven
knowledge/ experience of sports marketing including development of funding
proposals and follow up to mobilise resources and sponsorship.
- Demonstrable
knowledge of financial, procurement and human resource management.
- Strong
interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and network
effectively locally and internationally.
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills.
- Well
organized and able to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Computer
literacy including standard office applications and experience in working
with databases and management systems software.
- Ability to
work under pressure and to meet deadlines. And
- Be of highest
ethical, personal and professional standing with clarity of vision and
professional credibility.
Applications must include a covering letter, copies of relevant
certificates and detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, a day time phone
contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees to:
hcapjobs@wananchi.com
Closing date: 8 August 2012
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted
