Kenya Airports Authority Managing Director Job Vacancy

Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) is a State Corporation established under the Kenya Airports Authority ACT (Cap 395). Its mandate is to construct, operate and maintain aerodromes, as well provide such other amenities and facilities to passengers and other persons making use of the services or other facilities so provided within Kenya.

The Board of Directors is seeking to recruit a dynamic, respected and visionary Managing Director with exceptional transformational skills and a broad experience in executive management.
 

The Managing Director is the Chief Executive of the Corporation charged with the control and executive management of the organization under the statutory supervision by the Board. 

The Jobholder is expected to deliver the strategic thematic areas that drive value creation, international competitiveness and long-term business sustainability.

Job Profile

• Provide strong and strategic leadership to the Authority and facilitate the achievement of set goals and objectives
• Ensure effective and efficient management of Airports
• Develop and submit to the Board of Directors proposed business plans and annual budgets for approval
• Ensure that the Authority’s held assets and facilities are properly maintained, improved and re-developed for safe and effective service delivery
• Develop and maintain proper internal monitoring systems procedures and processes for optimal utilization and management of finance, human and physical assets
• Implement Government and Board’s directives in a result oriented and timely manner
• Establish and promote strategic linkages and collaborations between Government, Board of Directors, Management and other stakeholders.
• Assist the Board to formulate and implement a strategic framework that is consistent with the overall growth objective of all Airports in line with the National Vision 2030 development goals
• Drive and cultivate transformational change management processes with a strong people oriented culture in the corporation
• Implement sound corporate governance by engaging stakeholders and implementing applicable government policies and legislations
• Perform any other duties as may be directed by the Board from time to time

Personal Profile

• Must be a Kenyan citizen with high ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism and should meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Kenya Constitution
• The ideal candidate must be a holder of a Bachelor degree from a recognized university in the fields of management and social sciences, Economics, Business or Public Administration, Law, Finance, Engineering or other related fields. A master’s degree on any of the above fields will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 10 years professional experience in a senior role in a multifaceted organization
• Must be visionary transformative and with a global perspective
• Must have proven excellent leadership skills in strategy formulation and execution
• Should have sound commercial business and financial management experience
• Must demonstrate knowledge in negotiations, influencing skills and industry knowledge
• Should have experience and capacity to mobilize resources for project implementation
• Clear knowledge of vision 2030 and the ability to align the same to the corporation’s mission and vision
• Should be knowledgeable on the Kenyan legal and regulatory framework

Candidates who meet the above criteria are advised to submit their application letter, detailed curriculum vitae and any other testimonials on or before 18th October 2013 to the address below quoting the reference number MD-KAA/2013.
 

The candidates should also provide the following information:

1. Current remuneration and benefits
2. Clearance certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB),
3. Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
4. A Certificate of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department
5. Clearance Certificate from the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission

The corporation will reserve the right to verify the documentation submitted by the candidates. 

The successful candidate will be offered a three (3) year contract, which is renewable for a further one term
 

The Chairman
Kenya Airports Authority,
P O Box 19001-00501
Nairobi