Position Summary/Purpose

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves as the Accounting Officer and Chief Executive of the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA). Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO provides strategic leadership, administrative oversight, and operational direction to fulfil the Authority’s statutory mandate under the NDMA Act (2016). The primary purpose of the position is to lead and coordinate national and county-level mechanisms for drought risk management, early warning systems, disaster response & recovery, and climate change adaptation to end drought emergencies and build long-term community resilience across Kenya

QUALIFICATIONS AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Qualification for appointment

For appointment to the position, one has to have the following qualifications;

• Must be a Kenyan Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution;
• Master’s degree from a recognised institution;
• At least fifteen (15) years’ experience with a minimum of nine (9) years in a senior management and leadership position in a large public or private organization;
• Certificate in Leadership Development lasting not less than six (6) weeks from an institution recognized in Kenya.
• Membership in a relevant professional body in good standing;
• A valid practising certificate where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Proven leadership qualities, problem-solving and negotiation skills,excellent team building and organizational skills and evidence of being a strong team player; and
• Demonstrated understanding of national goals & policies and ability to develop objectives and translate them into national drought mitigation policies, programmes and projects.