Managing Director
Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC) is a State Corporation in the Ministry of Investments, Trade & Industry with a mandate to provide Procurement agency services to the Government, promote wholesale and retail trade through distribution of essential commodities within the country with flagship products including Fertilizers, Rice, Assorted Farm input, Assorted Hardware among other supplies. KNTC also provides Warehousing space and services to the general public besides supporting local SME’s through finding local and export markets for their products.
Job Purpose
Implements Board resolutions and provides overall strategic leadership on day-to-day
management of the Corporation in its mandate of Procurement Agent for the Government; oversees trading activities including sourcing and distribution of commodities,
logistics and
warehousing services as well as other commercial operations aimed at growing the
Corporation’s profitability.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Chief Executive Officer of the Board;
2. Secretary to the Board;
3. Accounting Officer of the Board;
4. Providing strategic leadership to the staff of the Board;
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5. Ensuring the efficient, effective and transparent management of trading operations in
accordance with government policy, regulations and laws;
6. Maintaining effective collaboration and partnerships with organs of Government and
Government agencies, international organizations, private sector and all stakeholders;
7. Guiding in the development and implementation of relevant policies and procedures
that give the Board positive perception and competitive advantage;
8. Be responsible for day-to-day operations of the Board;
9. Fostering relationship with the relevant Ministries, development partners and other
stakeholders for the benefit of the Board;
10. Ensuring prudent management of all available resources of the Board;
11. Ensuring adherence to relevant national and international conventions and treaties;
12. Fostering conducive corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good
governance in line with the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
13. Coordinating the preparation of the budget and financial reports for consideration
and approval by the Board;
14. Ensuring compliance with Legal, Regulatory, Government policies,guidelines and
directives.
Recognized qualifications
1. Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: - Business Administration, Business
Management, Commerce, Accounts, Finance, Economics, or equivalent qualification
from a recognized Institution;
2. Masters Degree in any of the following fields: - Strategic Management, Finance,
Economics, or any other relevant social science or equivalent qualification from a
recognized Institution;
3. Fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience, five (5) of which must be at a Senior
Management role;
4. Member of a relevant professional body in good standing;
5. Certificate of Leadership in a course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution;
6. Proficiency in computer application skills;
7. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested candidates are hereby called upon to apply to the address below via Post Office or Hand Delivery latest 12th February 2024 at 5.00pm. enclosing cover letter, CV with full details of education background, professional qualifications and relevant experience together with copies of testimonials, academic certificates and National Identity Card. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Successful candidates will be required to avail the following documents at the point of receiving job offers;
• Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board;
• Clearance from Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission;
• Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance certificate);
• Certificate of Good Conduct/Police Clearance from Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
BOARD CHAIRMAN
KENYA NATIONAL TRADING CORPORATION
KNTC HEAD OFFICE BUILDING
OFF NANYUKI ROAD, INDUSTRIAL AREA
P. O. BOX 30587 - 00100
NAIROBI.
KNTC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons including the Youth, Women, Persons with Disability and persons from Minority groups to apply. Only successful candidates shall be contacted for interviews and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. KNTC does NOT charge any fee at any stage of recruitment.
