Director / Chief Executive Officer - NCRC 1

Key Responsibilities 
Reporting to the Chairperson of the Governing Council, The Director shall:

• Be the Accounting Officer of the Centre;
• Provide leadership to senior management and staff;
• Manage the day-to-day affairs of the Centre and in particular for the implementation of the policies and programs in relation to Crime Research and Management; 
• Spearhead the development and implementation of Performance Contract for the Centre;
• Oversee the preparation of the annual budgets and work plan and establish proper internal controls;
• Oversee the mobilization of resources from the government, development partners, private sector and other stakeholders to meet the mandate of the Centre;
• Institutionalize a framework for designing and implementation of Crime Research; 
• Advise the Governing Council on all policies and strategies related to Crime Research;
• Responsible for the execution and communication of the Governing Council’s strategies, decisions and policies;
• Ensure that the Centre has an effective management structure including a succession plan;
• Ensure that all Governing Council papers are accurately written, relevant and availed to its members in good time;
• Serve as the link between the Governing Council and the Management;
• Responsible for the achievement of the objectives of the Centre;
• Put in place effective administrative structures, processes and systems;
• Provide regular, thorough and prompt communication to the Governing Council on key technical, financial and administrative matters;
• Oversee maintenance and compliance with Quality Management Systems;
• Responsible for stakeholder management and the enhancement of the Centre’s corporate image;
• Spearhead the development of a national crime research ecosystem;
• Organize and manage staff;
• Coordinate institutionalization of effective governance structures; 
• Advise the Cabinet Secretary on all matters pertaining to Crime Research and Management; and
• Foster local and international partnerships with institutions of research and other agencies.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience
The successful applicant should meet the following specifications:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree in Social Sciences from a recognizedinstitution;
• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences from a recognized institution;
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must be in a senior management position;
• Professional qualification and membership to professional body where applicable and in good standing;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

Skills and competencies 

• Leadership skills;
• Strategic and innovative thinking;
• Interpersonal relationship skills;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Report writing skills;
• Problem solving skills; 
• Communication skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Ability to mobilize resources;
• Ability to work with and supervise multigenerational staff; and
• Excellent administrative capabilities.