Director Job Openings at The Kenya Vision 2030
The Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat (VDS) is charged with spearheading the implementation of the country’s development blueprint and strategy towards transforming Kenya into a newly industrializing ‘middle-income country by the year 2030’.
VDS is now seeking smart, energetic, enthusiastic, “can do” attitude and experienced persons to work with our fast paced team for the following positions on three (3) year contracts renewable upon satisfactory performance.
Competitive remuneration will be awarded to the successful candidates.
Director Communication and Strategy
Reporting to the Director General, the Director will be responsible for coordination and implementation of all the Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat’s strategy and communication functions including resource mobilization and protection of corporate image and profile locally and internationally.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Designing and implement effective marketing and communication strategies
- Marketing flagship projects locally and internationally;
- Projecting and protecting the VDS image and profile locally and internationally;
- Liaising with other Directorates to develop or review various strategies to support programmes/projects to support the VDS;
- Identifying and coordinating the planning, design, development and implementation of marketing of programmes/projects under VDS and Medium Term Plans (MTP);
- Undertaking marketing and communication research to develop and execute sound corporate marketing and communication strategies for VDS;
- Developing and implementing appropriate strategy networks, collaboration, linkages and partnerships with the stakeholders nationally and internationally support VDS;
- Designing, producing and disseminating Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials and managing corporate events for marketing and creating awareness on the roles, goals, objectives and activities of the Vision 2030 projects; and
- Overseeing the design, development, implementation and management of corporate strategy and operational plans.
Kenya Vision 2030 Director Job Specification
- For appointment to this grade, a candidate should possess Bachelors degree and Masters Degree in Strategic Management, Marketing or Business Administration from a recognized university, professional qualifications in Marketing, Communication or Strategy and membership to a professional body such as Chartered Institute of Marketing, Marketing Society of Kenya or any other relevant body and computer skills.
- The candidate must have served in the grade of Assistant Director for a minimum period of three (3) years in VDS or have ten (10) years relevant work experience in a comparable and relevant position.
- He/she should demonstrate thorough understanding of national goals, policies and objectives and ability to relate them to realization of Vision 2030.
- The ideal candidate should be visionary, honest, self-driven with clear understanding of Vision 2030, its key pillars and their interface.
- He/she should demonstrate strong leadership skills and sound judgement to interpret, analyze and resolve operational problems.
- He/she should demonstrate wide and sound knowledge in strategic planning/management and good understanding of the investment and development needs of the country and be a results-oriented team player with ability to mobilize teams towards realization of set targets.
Assistant Director, Enablers and MACRO
Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Director will provide assistance in ensuring efficient and effective management of the Enablers and Macro Directorate.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Overseeing and coordinating the implementation of flagship projects in Infrastructure, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Science, Technology and Innovation, Land Reforms, Public Sector reforms, Labour and Employment, National Values and Ethics, Ending Drought and Emergencies, Security, Peace Building and Conflict Resolution
- Coordinating and oversee implementation of activities carried out by Sector Delivery Secretariats and Project Delivery Teams.
- Collaborating, networking, partnering and liaising with relevant sectors’ stakeholders in implementation of the Vision 2030
- Undertake collection, collation, analysis and review of the information and data needed for the formulation, development, and implementation and monitoring and evaluation of flagship projects.
- Providing guidance to the Directorate on policy formulation and implementation of policies and the best practices.
- Prepare and submit the divisional budget proposals for inclusion in the Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat Budget.
Specifications for Director Jobs in Kenya
- For appointment to this grade a candidate should possess a Bachelors degree and Masters Degree in Economics, Strategic Planning, Public/Business Administration or equivalent from a recognized university.
- The candidate should also have computer literacy skills.
- The candidate must have ten (10) years in a comparable and relevant position.
- The candidate must also demonstrate sensitivity to ethics, integrity and confidentiality and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements should submit electronically applications including updated CV, copies of certificates & testimonials with details of day time contacts, current and expected remuneration, names and contacts of three referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than 30th April 2015.
The Director General
Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat
2nd Floor, KUSCCO Centre
Kilimanjaro Rd, Upper Hill
P.O. Box 52301, 00200
Nairobi
Email: vacancy@vision2030.go.ke
Women, persons with disability and those from marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce clearance certificates from Higher Education Loans Board, Kenya Revenue Authority, Criminal Investigation Department, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Credit Reference Bureau and any professional bodies to which the candidate is a member.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
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