Privatization Commission Job Vacancies

The privatization Commission is a government body established under the Privatization Act 2005.

The Commission is mandated to formulate, manage, and implement the privatization programme.

To Manage its operations, the Commission is seeking to recruit exceptional and experienced individuals for the following positions.

Transaction Manager
Ref: TM/PC/1/7/09

The role.

This position will primarily be responsible for managing assigned privatization transactions.

Key Responsibilities will include:-

• Ensuring timely implementation of transactions assigned to him/her;
• Creating awareness, publicity and advocacy to galvanize support for the Privatization Programme;
• Creating and maintaining strong relationships and communication linkages with key stakeholders
• Monitoring and evaluating all aspects central to the execution of the transactions assigned to him / her;
• Providing secretarial, logistical and coordination services to all transactions assigned to them;
• Preparing transaction action plans, and the associated budgets;
• Identifying required advisory services; developing TORs for advisory assignments and coordinating the procurement processes.
• Monitoring Privatization transactions;
• Leading assignments to develop specific technical papers/presentations, manuals and training materials as required

Requirements- (Qualifications. Knowledge and experience).

Applicants to the above position must have:-

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related qualifications. Applicants with a masters degree will have an added advantage;
• At least three (3 )year's progressive top level experience in transaction management or related fields;
• Must be visionary and self driven, with outstanding knowledge and experience in planning and implementation of transactions;
• Must have high integrity, outstanding leadership, managerial and organizational skills;
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and team work skills;
• Must be computer literate with good communication and writing skills;
• Should have a clear understanding of the investment and development needs of the Country.
  

Executive Assistant
Ref: EA/PC/2/7/09

The role

Reporting to the Executive Director / CEO, the key responsibilities for this position will include:-

• Providing high levels of administrative support to the Executive Director / CEO;
• Undertaking secretarial services;
• Effective management of office protocol and attending to visitors / clients;
• Handling telephone calls & appointments;
• Ensuring security of office records, equipment and documents including classified materials
• Preparing responses to routine correspondences;
• Planning and scheduling of meetings and appointments for the Executive Director / CEO;
• Managing the budgets for the Executive Director / CEO's office;
• Keeping abreast in everything in the Executive Director / CEO's realms of responsibility and acting as liaison person with the rest of the Commission to ensure flow of information

Requirements- (Qualifications. Knowledge and experience).

• Diploma in secretarial studies or its equivalent
• At least 5 years experience in a similar position in busy organization;
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office applications;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision;
• Must be a team player;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information;
• Must be able to exercise good judgement and decision making; be able top prioritize conflicting needs and have a strong sense of urgency when performing tasks.
• Degree in secretarial studies or its equivalent and training in speech and report writing will be an added advantage;

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant requirements for the above roles, please submit your application with detailed Curriculum Vitae, stating your current position, remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, and three referees, one of which must be your current employer.

Please quote the relevant reference number on the application letter and the envelope.

Your application must be received on or before 24th July 2009 addressed to:-

The Executive Director / CEO
Privatization Commission
P.O. Box 34542-00100 Nairobi