Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Commerce, Business, Finance, Marketing, Agricultural sciences, Engineering or a relevant discipline from a recognized Institution;
• Masters degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management, Project Planning and Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Have certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than (6) six weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• A minimum of ten 10 years working experience;
• Over five (5) years’ experience in the relevant field;
• Experience in food, beverage or juice processing will be an added advantage
• Strong planning and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent presentation skills with the ability to engage audiences locally, regionally and globally;
• Valid membership to a relevant professional body will be an added advantage;
• Computer literate;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Attention to details and a team player;
• Sound data collection, analysis and report writing skills;
• Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010.

Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to MCFDMA Board, the main duties and responsibilities of the CEO will be to;Â

• Serving as the secretary to the Board;
• Providing leadership and direction to Makueni Fruit Processing Plant Ltd in all areas of responsibility including planning, administration, production, processing, packaging, quality assurance, maintenance, warehousing, shipping, purchasing, safety and environment protection;
• Representing of Makueni County Fruit Development and Marketing Authority (MCFDMA) in all public participation forums, consultations and meetings with stakeholders, development partners and attend to any matter of the Government of Makueni County, the Authority is called to undertake;
• Executing of the responsibilities and powers of the CEO as stipulated in the MCFDMA Act and as may be necessary to achieve the authority’s objectives which include the development of a sustainable fruit value chain in the county as well as the management of the Makueni Fruit Processing Plant;
• Coordinating and preparing business related proposals, reports and other submissions for consideration by the Board;
• Linkage between the Board and Management;
• Acting as the principal spokesperson of the Authority in consultation with the Board;
• Developing and implementing of strategic initiatives in furtherance of Authority vision and mission;
• Developing and carrying out long term strategy, business plans, and annual operating plans and budgets as well as establishing internal monitoring, controls and procedures;
• Ensuring continuous improvement in the quality and value of services and products provided by the authority;
• Ensuring continuous achievements of the authorities financial and operating goals and objectives;
• Overseeing and ensuring implementation of corporate policies and programs;
• Conducting any other responsibilities and mandates as specified in the Makueni County Fruits Development and Marketing Act (and amendment) (2017); and
• Performing any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the Board and any other lawful Authority from time to time.