Job Ref: MMC/2303

Job Purpose: The Executive Director will be responsible to the Board of Directors and shall have overall responsibility in ensuring that Institute’s mandate is attained as per the relevant Act.

The Executive Director will provide strategic direction and leadership to the Institute whilst consistently ensuring the highest standards of operations.

Job Specifications
Overall responsibility for the Institution’s resources, operations and being accountable for its activities.
Plan and coordinate the overall research program of the Institute including emerging issues for public policy research
Review and validate the Institute’s work plans, and budget and present the same to the Board
Review key policy papers developed by the Institute and advise the Board of Directors before circulation to key stakeholders.
Establish guidelines and schedules for regular updating of economic models based on available data and research methodology.
Establish procedures for effective communication and coordination with the Institute’s key stakeholders.
Put in place effective financial management policies and systems for monitoring and reporting financial performance, including accountability of funds in tandem with budgetary policy.
Identify favorable financing partners and facilitate Institutional funding.

Job Requirements
Doctorate Degree in Social Sciences.
Experience in quantitative economic analysis and public policy research and policy formulation and procedures of the Government.
Proven leadership ability in policy oriented research and analysis.
Management experience in the areas of both personnel and budget control.
Served for a minimum of ten (10) years, five (5) of which must be post PhD and at a senior position management in a Research Institution.
Have a track record of publications in public policy and research.
Clear knowledge of Vision 2030 and ability to align research findings to the Vision.
Demonstrated familiarity with donor funding and resource mobilization.
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Personal Attributes
Proven track history of creativity, innovation and self-drive.
Result orientated and ability to handle a sensitive institution.
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal and analytical skills, team capability with high professional ethical standing.

How to Apply
Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications so as to reach the address shown below by close of business on 15th April 2016 at 5.00pm.

Applications to include CVs with details of day time contacts, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment, names and contacts of three referees. Applicants must also attach copies of all Certificates / Testimonials, and copy of National ID or Passport.

Executive Selection,
Masmec Ltd,
Simco Plaza, 4th Floor Suite 401, Lusaka Road,
P.O Box 40969-00100, Nairobi.

Or emailed to: executiveselection@masmecltd.com

or hand delivered and registered in the applications’ register at the physical address shown.

Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of documentation /details as sought will not be considered.

Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.