Chief Executive Officer at Sorghum Value Chain Development Consortium (SVCDC)

Job Title: The Chief Executive Officer

Company: Sorghum Value Chain Development Consortium (SVCDC)

Location: Nairobi, Kenya



Duties:

• Be the secretary of the Board of Directors, maintaining records of the board’s activities and decisions
• Provide leadership in the development, execution and achievements of the incubator’s strategic objectives.
• Ensure timely preparation of annual business plans and operating budgets and ensure prudent financial management
• Liaise with local stakeholder agribusiness innovation communities to ensure that the incubator remains demand-driven and responsive to client needs
• Liaise with the Technical Advisory Committee to develop feasibility assessment for proposals and concept notes for clients, including the development of business plans, due diligence assessments, research, and diagnostic activities
• Oversee the development of innovative products and services for the incubator and her clients.
• Identify potential funders, develop and execute fundraising initiatives for the incubator
• Build effective relationships with the Board, Technical Advisory committee , the partner institutions, government agencies, investors and stakeholders
• Enforce a culture of good corporate governance and adherence to the donor’s guidelines and regulations.

Qualification and Requirements

• Minimum of a Master’s degree specializing in Agribusiness or related Agricultural fields
• An MBA will be an added advantage
• At least 7 years’ of relevant experience in Agribusiness development and management in reputable institutions
• Strategic thinker with excellent decision making skills
• Must have established a proven track record in ability to fundraise and reputation for outstanding performance
• Be of impeccable integrity and honesty, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven leadership and team working skills with the ability to develop and motivate a high performance culture
• Experience in Agribusiness Incubation Programs will be an added advantage
• Should have a clear vision of the totality of the operations of an Agribusiness incubator and the incubated clients

How to Apply

All interested candidates should email their applications enclosing the application letter, a detailed CV with daytime phone numbers, three professional referees, copies of academic certificates and testimonials and disclose their current and expected salary to info@sorghum3fs.co.ke

Application Deadline: 20th Sept 2013

SVCDC is an equal opportunity employer