Job Vacancy for Executive Officer at Kenya Tea Growers’ Association in Kericho Kenya 2013
The Kenya Tea Growers’ Association is a dynamic organization in the tea industry established to promote industry leadership, foster profitable growth in harmony with good corporate citizenship and a sustainable approach to business.
Its membership is drawn from public and private tea Companies in Kenya.
The Association seeks to recruit an innovative, dynamic and results oriented professional to fill the position of Executive Officer who will be based at its head office in Kericho.
Reporting to the Chairman of the Association, the Executive Officer will provide leadership and be responsible for coordinating issues of common interest.
Key Responsibilities
The job holder will:
a) Drive and coordinate all negotiations on behalf of the Association; this includes negotiations on terms and conditions of employment, Recognition Agreements, and lobby relevant stakeholders on behalf of the Association.
b) Provide a strong focal point for a conceptual approach to current external challenges and spearhead
responses e.g. levies, tea cess, legislative changes etc.
responses e.g. levies, tea cess, legislative changes etc.
c) Establish, maintain linkages, and strengthen collaboration and networking amongst members and other stakeholders.
d) On behalf of the Association, maintain close liaison (including official representation where applicable) with key stakeholders such as the Federation of Kenya Employers, National Industrial Training Authority, EATTA and the Tea Board of Kenya.
e) Monitor economic, regulatory and other related trends in order to determine their potential impact on plans and operations of the Association.
f) Develop and nurture business relationships that can be leveraged in order to achieve the Association’s objectives.
g) Establish relationships with all the existing related parties and new parties of interest to the industry.
h) Oversee the overall management of the Association in order to ensure that all key performance requirements are met.
i) Establish appropriate processes and tools for planning, budgeting, reporting and monitoring progress.
j) Monitor the market activities in order to identify new business opportunities.
k) Responsible for the recruitment, performance management, identification of training needs and career development initiatives for staff members working in the Association.
l) Monitor, guide, report and coordinate the Association’s approach to CSR strategy. This includes institutions owned or managed by the Association.
The Person
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Qualification and experience in law and or human resource management is desirable.
- Age bracket between 35 – 48 years.
- At least seven (7) years management experience, five of which should be in a senior management level in agribusiness, business associations, business advocacy groups or equivalent organizations.
- Strong knowledge of Kenya Labour Laws, International Labour Standards, Industrial Relations Practice in Kenya, Industry Standards and Trends in the Labour Market.
- Energetic, entrepreneurial, self driven and of impeccable integrity.
- Innovative with the ability to identify and harness new and existing opportunities to grow the businesses.
- Conversant with economic, political and social development issues at county, national, and regional levels.
- Possesses excellent managerial and organizational development skills with the ability to provide focused leadership.
- Communicates clearly and in a concise manner (both orally and in writing).
- Possesses strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to network and develop strong business relationship
- Proven track record in spearheading advocacy initiatives.
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements of this position, please submit an application, including a detailed CV, your postal, e-mail and telephone contacts, current and expected remuneration and the names and addresses of three referees.
Your application should reach us not later than 2nd November 2013 and be addressed to:
The Chairman,
Kenya Tea Growers Association
C/o Kaisugu Ltd
Box 37-20200
Kericho
Kenya Tea Growers Association
C/o Kaisugu Ltd
Box 37-20200
Kericho
Email: kaisugu@kaisugu.co.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.