General Manger at Kenya Tea Development Agency (MS) Ltd

Job Description

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Indigenous Kenyans were barred by law from growing tea until the dawn of independence when the legislation was repealed for the indigenous people to commence on tea growing. In , the colonial government created the Special Crops Development Authority (SCDA) to promote growing of tea by Africans under the auspices of the ministry of Agriculture. After Independence , Kenya Tea Development Authority was formed through legal notice No.42 of and took over the liabilities and functions of the SCDA to promote and foster the growing of tea in small farms, which were previously said to be unviable in view of the expertise and costs required, as witnessed in the plantation sector. Since then the growing of tea by the small-scale sub-sector in Kenya has carved a niche for itself in the global tea trade. Kenya Tea Development Agency Limited was incorporated on 15th June as a private company under (CAP ) of the laws of Kenya, becoming one of the largest private tea management agencies. The Agency currently manages 67 factories in the small-scale tea sub-sector in Kenya

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Formulating and implementing KTDA power Company’s strategies, policies and procedures; Reviewing the organisations work plans and budgets and recommending to the Board for approval; Overseeing the execution of organizational work plan and budgets; Overseeing performance management of staff in the organization; Ensuring training needs of staff are identified and mitigating action taken; Managing communications and staff development by cultivating individual talents, promote and secure training resources; Building relationships, facilitate team success and providing direction while delegating responsibly; Providing training to project managers on technical and business related topics to improve project performance; Ensuring good relations with customers, shareholders and the business community are maintained; Representing the company in negotiations and discussions with shareholders, state and private organizations; Ensuring procurement needs of the organization are well taken care of; Ensuring timely and accurate provision of all the relevant reports. Ensuring revenue targets and strategic plans are achieved, with all of KTDA power Company’s activities conducted with a high commitment to a business orientation; Ensuring compliance to legal and statutory requirements in implementing of projects; Overseeing the development and management of Small Hydro Power Projects; Ensuring identification and development of other alternative forms of energy; Monitoring the operations of KTPC and ensuring efficient management of the Regional Power Companies (RPC’s); Ensuring financial, internal control and administrative policies are established and followed. Overseeing effective management of human resources for optimal productivity through policies and strategies that attract and retain qualified and competent staff. Overseeing development and implementation of corporate social responsibility initiatives and ensure that the image is well projected and protected Performing any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the Group CEO.

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications, experience and competencies:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field Masters degree is an added advantage A minimum fifteen years of experience, five of which must have been at a senior managerial level; A member of the Engineering Board; Must have demonstrated ability to handle divisional budgets, resources, processes, projects and relationships; Should have thorough knowledge of the relevant sector as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the relevant sector; Must be capable of functioning effectively both as a team player and a team leader; Must demonstrate high level of integrity; Must have strategic leadership skills with ability to build strategic relationships; Should have experience in change management and the ability to drive change in a team; Should have high level problem solving and decision making abilities; Should be an effective communicator with the ability to handle high level communication; Should be result oriented with ability to deliver desired outcome; Should demonstrate ability to identify and respond to risk areas within the organization; Should have effective people management and conflict resolution skills; Must have knowledge in use of MS office packages and engineering software; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;