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.