Kenya Transport Association (KTA) Chief Executive Officer Job Vacancy

The Kenya Transport Association (KTA) is an association of road transporters in Kenya.

KTA seeks to instill safety, discipline and professionalism in trucking and to provide a single, authoritative voice on issues of importance to road transport.

To strengthen its secretariat and offer efficient services to its members, KTA seeks to recruit a Chief Executive Officer.

Under the direction of the Board, the CEO will:

• Support administration of Board by advising and informing Board members and interfacing between Board and staff;
• Oversee, design, marketing, promotion, delivery and quality of programs, products and services all activities of the association;
• Provide leadership in the creation of strategic, tactical, and financial plans; develop goals and measure performance to the approved goals; be the liaison officer to the public, government, affiliated organizations, and other stakeholders; lobby and advocate for KTA ;
• Supervise and develop the association’s staff;
• Design and implement an effective communication strategy for KTA with consistent, focused, targeted messaging developed in consultation with the board;
• Oversee fundraising, including identifying resource requirements, researching funding sources, submitting proposals and administering fundraising records and document.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures.
• Experience in formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Knowledge of public relations principles and practices.
• Knowledge of communication and public relation techniques.
• Possession of advocacy skills a prerequisite.
• Ability to identify and secure funding/revenue sources.
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel.
• Proven experience managing a member based association is a plus.

Work Experience

• 5 years progressive experience in a similar position. Transport sector experience will be an added advantage.
• A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Education

• A holder of a degree in Business Administration, Transport Management, Finance or Accounting.
• Masters degree in any business related study would be a definite advantage.

To apply please e-mail CV and a cover letter to careers@kta.co.ke explaining your suitability for the post and how you meet the above competencies.

Kindly include 3 work related references.

While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

The deadline for submitting applications is 21st January 2011.