Job purpose:

The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible to the Board for the day-to-day management and administration of all the activities of the Institute. He/She will be the Head of the Secretariat, Secretary and Chief Advisor to the Board.

Job Description

The duties and responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer will entail:

• Carrying out the day-to-day business of the Institute;
• Spearheading formulation, implementation and review of the Institute’s policies, strategies, guidelines, procedures, standards, projects and programmes;
• Exercising the roles of Accounting and Authorized officer;
• Providing technical advice to the Cabinet Secretary on matters pertaining to Sugar Research in the area of jurisdiction;
• Promoting the corporate image, ethical standards and good governance;
• Ensuring Institute’s compliance with the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and other relevant legislation;
• Putting in place sound strategies to ensure prudent utilization of the Institute’s assets and resources;
• Ensuring preparation and implementation of annual work plans, budgets, business plans, procurement plans, performance contracts and reports.
• Implementing Board’s decisions in a result oriented and timely manner to achieve the Institute’s goals, strategic objectives and agreed performance targets.
• Establishing proper internal controls and monitoring procedures;
• Ensuring that there is effective communication between the management and the Board as well as between different levels of management;
• Acting as the principal spokesperson of the Institute;
• Managing internal multidisciplinary teams to ensure set objectives are met;
• Coordinating resource mobilization to enhance realization of the strategic objectives;
• Developing networks and partnerships with development partners and spearhead donor collaboration, fundraising and project development within the Institute’s area of jurisdiction;
• Ensuring compliance with any Government policies and regulatory guidelines and directives.

Person Specifications
For appointment to the position of Chief Executive Officer, a candidate must:-

• Hold a doctorate degree in agricultural studies, agronomy plant genetics andbreeding, soil science or a related field from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Have at least ten years’ knowledge and experience from a relevant field;
• Have at least five years’ experience in a position of senior management; and
• Meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution.