Managing Director -(East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA)) Job in Kenya

The East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA), a Company Limited by Guarantee is a voluntary membership organization bringing together Tea Producers, Buyers, Brokers, Warehouses and Packers all working to promote the best interests of the Tea Trade ¡n Africa.

Currently, membership comprises over one hundred fifty companies extending across the East and Central African borders.

In order to achieve its strategic goals, EATTA is seeking to recruit a highly driven, dynamic and results oriented individual to fill the position of Managing Director.

Reporting to the Board, the Managing Director will be responsible for providing overall leadership ¡n the management and operations of the Association.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Advising the Board on professional and technical matters relating to the industry;
• Driving the growth of the Business and identifying markets and opportunities for business expansion;
• Providing leadership in the development and implementation of innovation strategies to enhance the effectiveness and profitability of the Business;
• Addressing the concerns of the diverse membership by responding with appropriate initiatives;
• Building strong relationships with government leaders, regulatory bodies and business partners in the market;
• Ensuring effective communication amongst the members and between stakeholders;
• Creating and maintaining the right public image of the Business;
• Preparing and coordinating business plans, proposal, reports, annual operating budgets and other performance related submissions for consideration by the Board;
• Ensuring sound internal monitoring systems and management practices, in line with international standards; and
• Ensuring that human resource capacity, appropriate management structures and polices are developed within the organization for sustainable growth.

Skills and attributes:

• A Bachelors degree in a business related field from a recognized institution and a Masters degree;
• At least ten (10) years working experience with at least five (5) years in senior management positions in dynamic medium and large sized organizations.
• Experience in agri business will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrated experience in strategic management including planning, goal setting, implementation and evaluation; and
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and networking skills.

If you believe your career objectives match this challenging role, please forward your application with a detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, e-mail address and telephone contacts, quoting reference number MD/09-11 to reach us by 7 October 2011 addressed to:

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way, Muthangari
P.O Box 40092 00100 Nairobi

E-mail: esd@deloitte.co.ke