The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry is registered as a not-for-profit private company limited by guarantee under the Companies Act Chapter 486 of the laws of Kenya.

Job Summary:

 The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for providing visionary leadership and ensuring the efficient coordination of programs and activities within KNCCI. The successful candidate will be tasked with developing and implementing strategic plans, managing resources, and maintaining key relationships with government, stakeholders, and other relevant entities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide visionary  leadership  and  coordinate  the  programs  and  activities  of  the
• Develop and recommend to the Board of Directors the long, medium, and short-term strategic plans and annual business plans to meet specific performance
• Develop and recommend budgets that support the company’s strategy and business
• Ensure KNCCI activities align with the direction and policies agreed upon with the
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements for continuity of
• Maintain relations with the government, stakeholders, collaborating institutions, the donor community, and other trade support networks to promote a positive corporate image and support KNCCI
• Effectively represent the business community in negotiations with the government, development partners, and other organizations that support business growth and
• Control organizational resources and harmonize all functional activities to maximize internal synergies for the achievement of KNCCI’s strategic goals and quality service to the exporting
• Cultivate corporate values and best practices within the organization to maintain high levels of personal and professional
• Assure sound business practices are in place and used by all staff, ensuring staff is delegated authority and compensated commensurate with
• Assure effective communication with the Board, members, all outside stakeholders, and internal
• Assure that human resources are managed to create a positive and productive work environment that meets all legal
• Lead in mobilizing resources and securing revenue generation opportunities that provide benefits to the

Academic/Professional Qualifications & Experience 

• MA/MSC in Economics and Degree in Economics or any business-related field from a recognized
• Minimum 15  years  of  work  experience;7 years  of  increasing  managerial leadership
• Strong background  in  fundraising  and  business  development  and  building external
• Demonstrated success in managing operations and leading high-performing, multicultural
• In-depth understanding of both Local/ International Trade and Regional Economic
• Equity-driven leader  who  navigates  external  and  internal  dynamics  fluently  and enjoys interacting at all levels across
• Demonstrated advocacy, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent problem solving, analytical skills and capacity to understand and apply research evidence and legislation
• Strong management, mentoring and networking