The Chief Executive Officer will report to the Board of Directors and will be responsible for providing effective strategic leadership by guiding the operations of the Corporation on day-to-day in accordance with the Law, Government Regulations and guidance provided by the Board from time to time.
Appointment to this position will be on a three (3) year contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance.


Key Responsibilities


Providing leadership to senior management and staff;
Overseeing preparation of annual budgets and establish proper internal controls;
Execution and communication of the Board’s strategies, decisions and policies;
Developing and recommending to the Board the annual business plans for the organization;
Ensuring that the organization has an effective management structure including succession plans;
Ensuring that all Board papers are accurately written, are relevant and are availed to the Board members in good time;
Serving as the link between the Board and the Management;
Putting in place effective administrative structures, processes and systems;
Providing regular, thorough and prompt communication to the Board on key technical, financial and administrative matters;
Responsibility for stakeholder’s management and the enhancement of the corporate image of the organization;
Responsible for proper management of all procurement processes for the Corporation;
Overall coordination of the human resource management function for the Corporation;
Overseeing preparation and implementation of the strategic plan for the Corporation in conformity with the Mining Act, 2016, medium-term fiscal framework and fiscal policy objectives of the National Government;
Providing the National Treasury and any other office, where relevant, with any information it may require to fulfill its functions under the Public Finance Management Act,2012; and
Coordination of the preparation of annual financial reports and statements of accounts.


Requirement for Appointment


A person shall be qualified for appointment as the Chief Executive Officer if that person meets the following minimum requirements:
Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Engineering, Economics, Law, Administration, Finance, Commerce, Earth Science, Geosciences, Project Management or any other relevant discipline from a recognized institution;
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Engineering, Economics, Law, Administration, Finance, Commerce, Earth Science, Geosciences, or any other related discipline from a recognized institution;
Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable and in good standing;
Minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, seven (7) of which must have been in senior management either in the public or private sector;
Management/Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
Knowledge on issues of government procurement, financial and human resource management processes;
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.


Key Competences


Strategic planning
Financial planning
Leadership skills
Result oriented
Organizational skills
Detail Oriented
Decision making
Remuneration
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 305,197 – Kshs. 487,795
House Allowance: Kshs. 60,000
Other Allowances as may be determined by the Board


Terms of Service


Three (3) Years Contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance.
Compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution
The successful candidate shall be required to meet the following compliance requirements:
A Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
A Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
A Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
A Clearance Certificate from the Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
A Clearance Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)