Chief Executive Officer Job at International Development Partners (EA) Ltd

Chief Executive Officer Job at International Development Partners (EA) Ltd
Job ID: 50659
Location: Nairobi, , Kenya
Job Category: Management
Employment Type: Salary:

Job Description
Our client is a leading ICT solutions provider to the Internet community which focuses on facilitating the growth of the Internet subsector and fosters the uptake of ICT in the country.
We are seeking a visionary, self-driven Chief Executive Officer for this hands-on role to lead a small team to achieve this mandate.

This position will be broad in scope – providing strategic business planning, executing strategy and day-to-day operational leadership.

The successful individual will work under the guidance of the board of directors to develop and implement the strategic plan, directing the organisation towards continuous growth. She/he will thrive on building strong relationships and have a reputation for establishing effective partnerships and joint ventures as well as being a collaborative influence.

Application Deadline: 2011-05-16

Job Details

Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate and manage the day-to-day running of the organization based on the organization’s policy * Coordinate the development and implementation of the organization’s strategic plan * Provide strategic direction for the organization * Ensure that organization is consistently and positively presented to relevant stakeholders * Act as a liaison between the organization and the internet community, building relationships with peer organizations where appropriate * Act as spokesperson for the organization in local and international forums * Coordinate the development of mechanisms and strategies for operation and promotion of the organization’s products and services * Ensure the financial well being of the organization and ensure that the organization adheres to statutory obligations * Prepare and present reports and Board papers to the Board of Directors * Lead, inspire and motivate the organization’s staff * Coordinate training and development of staff * Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Board of Directors

Essential Skills & Knowledge:
* A Masters degree in a relevant discipline * At least five (5) years experience in the Internet and/or telecommunications industry * Essential CEO skills including: leadership, strategic planning, financial management, coaching, administrative, negotiation and marketing; * An ability to prepare and analyze business plans, financial forecasts, feasibility studies etc. for presentation to boards of directors, potential business partners and stakeholders; * Excellent listening, verbal and written communication as well as interpersonal skills; * Demonstrated tact and diplomacy as well as sound judgment and decision making skills; * The ability to formulate and execute major policies, programs and objectives to promote and ensure accountability, transparency and the organization’s sustainability and profitability.

Competencies:
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills * Project management skills * Possesses a strong spirit and passion to contribute to a better organization * Have a preference for a business and agile work environment. Be flexible, comfortable with change and receptive to new ideas * Inspires others by being a role model through personal performance * Be strategic and able to translate opportunity into strategy * Be a comfortable leader and consensus builder, a team player * Be a knowledgeable promoter of the role of the internet in modern socio-economic development

Application process
Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications on e-mail, together with the latest copy of CV, day time telephone number and details of their current remuneration to: recruit@idp-ea.com so as to be received on or before Monday 16th May 2010.