Jobs in Kenya - Chief Executive Officer
14:52Micro – Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT)
Contribute to poverty eradication
Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to poverty eradication and at the same time love what you do?
You are at the right place!
Read on and see how you can become part of a leading development organization in Kenya that is focused on poverty reduction through sustainable micro-enterprise development activities.
Micro-Enterprise Support Programme Trust (MESPT) was established in 2002 by the Government of Kenya and the European Union to continue with the activities of the Micro-Enterprises Support Programme (MESP), previously implemented by the founders between 1997 and 2002.
In 2012, the European Union relinquished its rights as a founder and passed those rights to the Danish Representation in Nairobi.
The mandate of MESPT is alleviation of poverty and creation of employment through support of micro, small and medium enterprises.
Building on MESPT’s vision and our great success over the past 13 years, the organization has set its eyes on an exciting growth plan into the future as articulated through our new brand and strategy.
It is against this background that we are looking for high quality individuals to join our existing team of inspired and talented professionals at MESPT and be part of our growing and exciting future.
Chief Executive Officer
Overall Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Board of Trustees of MESPT, the CEO shall provide overall management and strategic direction towards achievement of the Trust’s objectives and goals as outlined in various operational and development plans.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor decisions of the Board of Trustees and apprises the Board continually on progress made.
- Ensure effective communication between the Management and the Board of trustees as well as between different levels of management
- Spearhead, review and implement MESP’s Strategic Plan, while ensuring it complies with organisational vision, mission and values
- Provide overall guidance, leadership, and direction to the Management Team in order to facilitate the achievement of MESPT’s mandate
- Provide strategic linkages with the corporate world, community, government agencies and other social partners for the benefit of the Trust’s growth.
- Oversee the preparation of the Trust’s annual work plans, budgets and reports by the relevant head of departments
- Coordinate and prepare business-related proposals and resource mobilization
- Provide leadership and fosters teamwork among Management and all employees
- Provide leadership in developing, implementing and reviewing management policies, strategies, systems to ensure quality service delivery to various stakeholders
- Link the Board of Trustees with the employees at MESPT, by ensuring high corporate governance and infrastructure to achieve the organizational goal.
- Oversee effective management of human capital for optimal productivity.
- Ensure compliance with the Trust Act, KRA, GBK, GMA, Co-operative Act, Rules, By-laws and any applicable laws and advice on the formulation of policies and procedures and ensure their implementation of and adherence
- Oversee the management of the Trust’s credit portfolio.
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