Chief Executive Officer at Armada
JOB TITLE: Chief Executive Officer | JOB CODE: CEO/BE/131114 |
NUMBER OF POSITIONS OPEN: 1 | REPORTS TO: Board of Directors |
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya | CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled |
SUMMARY:
Our client is a Pharmaceutical Company whose primary business is the production of high quality Artemisinin, a key ingredient in the production of anti-malarial treatments.
Education
- Relevant degree (general science, agriculture, chemical engineer, food science, herbal sciences, etc) or a professional qualification (business)
- Evidence of management development over the last few years
Experience
- Minimum 10 years’ experience of organizational leadership and management within the manufacturing sector preferably agro/chemical based
- Evidence of experience in developing and implementing business strategies to effect change and add value
- Evidence of knowledge of agricultural processes including working with outgrowers and other such communities
- Evidence of experience with chemical extractions and purification technologies preferred
- Proven track record of working collaboratively, building productive relationships with the Board of Directors and other stakeholders to achieve agreed targets/objectives
- Experience of working within a multi-cultured international organization
- Understanding of financial planning and management at a senior level
Skills/Competencies
- Ability to lead, manage, motivate and develop staff within a constructive culture
- Ability to innovate and to find creative, practical solutions to complex issues and ensure delivery of results as planned (good implementer)
- Ability to think critically and to exercise sound judgement and decision making
- Excellent communications skills at all levels including internal and external stakeholders
Attitude/Personality
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Collaborative working style that empowers others and develops and sustains productive relationships with management, the Board of Directors and other stakeholders
- Enthusiasm with a “can do” attitude
- A team builder
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on: Chief Executive Officer