i. At Least twelve (12) years’ work experience, three (3) of which of which

should be in a Senior management position.

ii. Master’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Public Policy, Business

Administration, Development Studies, Monitoring and evaluation, Strategic

Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.

iii. A Bachelor’s Degree in any of Scheduled Sciences or in Economics,

Statistics Finance, Public Policy, Business Administration, Development

Studies, Monitoring and evaluation, Strategic Management or equivalent

qualifications from a recognized institution

iv. Professional qualification and Membership to professional body and in

good standing;

v. Leadership Course from a recognized institution.

vi. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and

vii. Proficiency in computer applications.

i. Provides leadership in the development and implementation of corporate-wide

strategies and plans to ensure Konza Technopolis is established to Global Smart

City Standards and is economically positioned to drive the country’s economic

development agenda as envisaged in the Vision 2030 Blueprint, SDGs, and

other global development standards for smart and sustainable cities and areas

of innovation.

ii. Oversees the development and implementation of resource Mobilization

Strategies as per Konza Technopolis Masterplan, Feasibility Studies, Strategic

Plan and Annual Workplans with a focus to raise approximately Ksh. 20 billion

annually towards project finance for mega infrastructure projects and business

operations for the development of Konza Technopolis as envisioned in the

strategic plan and master plan.

iii. Provides oversight in the organization-wide research with global, regional and

national benchmarks to inform competitive policy, strategy, resource planning

and mobilization for socio-economic development of Konza Technopolis.

iv. Spearheads the planning for major development projects, including

coordinating and overseeing the preparation of proposals, performance

appraisals, economic feasibility plans, financing plans, design plans, and other

technical studies required for the planning, design and development of

commercial and industrial projects

v. Spearheads identification, prioritization and supports the implementation of key

enablers of development across the organization for the development of Konza

Technopolis as envisaged.

vi. Spearheads the Authority’s Performance Contracting process cycles in line with

the Government’s performance contracting guidelines.

vii. Spearheads the development and implementation of the Authority’s partnership

and resource mobilization strategy and leads in the development of systems

effective partnership management at a global, regional and local level to

maximize the achievement of Konza Technopolis mandate.

viii. Oversees the development, implementation and reporting of the Authority’s

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corporate performance system for sustained high-performance benchmarking

with global key Performance Indicators for smart cities to ensure the city is wellpositioned to grow as a global innovation hub.

ix. Oversees the development of business plans and annual work plans and

establishes proper performance monitoring and control systems and procedures;

and recommends to the Board for approval and implementation.

x. Oversights the development, implementation and monitoring of Economic

development strategies and objectives to accelerate the economic growth of

Kenya resulting in the creation of globally competitive future-fit jobs and

contribution to the GDP.

xi. Leads in the economic impact assessment and reporting of the Authority’s

progress towards the attainment of the Economic Objectives for the country in

line with vision 2030 blueprint.

xii. Oversees the Authority’s policy advocacy initiatives and leads in the

establishment of linkage with key stakeholders to ensure enabling policies are

in place for socio-economic development of Konza Technopolis at a national,

regional and global level.

xiii. Oversees the identification, implementation and monitoring of the Authority’s

quality management system to ensure international standards and service

excellence at all customer touchpoints with a focus on continuous improvement of

service delivery to international standards.

xiv. Oversees Authority-wide policy development, monitoring and implementation

and undertakes engagements aimed to ensure the authority’s interests are

factored in the development of critical national and regional policies to

facilitate a competitive environment for the achievement of the Technopolis’s

vision.

xv. Oversees the knowledge management function within the Technopolis and leads

the establishment of linkages for a whole of government approach to

knowledge management at a global, regional and local level for dissemination

and preservation for continuous organization development as a knowledge hub.

xvi. Oversees coaching and mentoring creating environments of development of

highly competent, competitive, high performing, and creative and innovative

staff in the Department.