Chief Executive Officer – Grade KTNA 1 job at Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade)
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Vacancy title:
Chief Executive Officer – Grade KTNA 1

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Professional Services , Category: Admin & Office ]

Jobs at:

Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade)

Deadline of this Job:
27 February 2023  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 07, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose
The Chief Executive Officer provides strategic leadership in execution of the Kenya Trade Network Agency mandate to facilitate cross border trade and establish, manage and implement the National Electronic Single Window System. The role provides visionary focus and oversees the overall management of the Kenya Trade Network Agency. The CEO is the Chief Advisor to the Board of Directors as provided in the Mwongozo Guidelines and is also a member of the Agency’s Board of Directors.

Roles and Responsibilities
1. Provides overall guidance and leadership of the Agency to ensure achievement of KenTrade’s mandate and strategic objectives;
2. Oversees the development of policies to ensure compliance with international obligations that relate to international trade such as the Trade Facilitation Agreement of the World Trade Organization, COMESA protocols and the East African Community among others;
3. Leading the Agency in the implementation of the National Electronic Single Window System and taking lead in the establishment of a regional single window;
4. Oversees the trade facilitation of over 40 Agencies involved in International Trade through the National Electronic Single Window System as well as the users involved in international Trade;
5. Ensures appropriate channels through which players in international trade make payments for the services provided through the National Electronic Single Window System are operationalized and maintained

Requirements for Appointment

1. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Information and Communication Technology, Shipping and Logistics, Customs Management, Business Management, Applied Sciences, Education, Social Sciences or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; with
2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Information and Communication Technology, Shipping and Logistics, Customs Management, Business Management, Applied Sciences, Education, Social Sciences or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
3. An appropriate professional qualification in transport and logistics, maritime management, Information & Communication Technology, business management or other relevant qualification;
4. At least fifteen (15) years relevant experience in a reputable organization, ten (10) of which should be in a senior management position;
5. A Leadership Development Course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution;
6. Membership to a professional body and be of good standing;
7. Computer Literacy;
8. Meets the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution 2010


Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 180

Level of Education:
Associate Degree

Job application procedure

Qualified and interested candidates are requested to submit their application/cover letter, curriculum vitae (that contains details of qualifications, work experience, email and telephone contacts including names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates’ previous work experience) and copies of all certificates & relevant testimonials.
The application/cover letter should be addressed to:
The Chairman of the Board
Kenya Trade Network Agency
First Floor, Embankment Plaza Upper Hill
P.O. Box 36943 – 00200
Nairobi


Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) on portal.kentrade.go.ke to apply


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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 27 February 2023
Duty Station: Kampala
Posted: 07-02-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 07-02-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 15-02-2066
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