Recruitment of the Chief Executive Officer

Never pay for any notarisation, certificate or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us The National Treasury derives its mandate from the Constitution 2010, the Public Management Act 2012 and the Executive Order No.2/2013. The core functions of the National Treasury as derived from the above legal provisions include; Formulate, implement and monitor macro-economic policies involving expenditure and revenue; Manage the level and composition o... Read more about this company Chief Executive Officer Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate

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Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit , Strategic and Top Management The Role Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer will provide the strategic, commercial and operational leadership of the National Infrastructure Fund and will be responsible for establishing the institution, implementing the strategy approved by the Board and delivering the Fund’s statutory mandate.

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The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for building a commercially driven organisation capable of mobilising domestic and international capital, developing bankable investment opportunities, delivering sustainable financial returns and supporting Kenya’s long-term economic transformation.

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The successful candidate should possess: A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Law or another relevant discipline from a recognised university. A Master’s degree and/or relevant professional qualifications such as CFA, CPA, CA or equivalent will be an added advantage. At least ten (10) years of relevant experience in investment management, private equity, infrastructure, project finance, investment banking, development finance or another related investment discipline. At least five (5) years’ experience serving as a Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Chief Investment Officer or in another comparable senior executive leadership role with overall responsibility for strategy, operations, financial performance and organisational leadership. Be a Member in good standing with a relevant professional body where applicable Essential Experience Applicants must demonstrate a proven track record of successfully managing the complete investment lifecycle and should provide evidence of having personally led or played a senior leadership role in: Raising capital from institutional investors, development finance institutions, commercial lenders, capital markets, sovereign investors or strategic investors. Investment origination, evaluation, structuring and execution of large and complex infrastructure projects. Deploying capital into infrastructure projects, large-scale enterprises or other long-term strategic investments. Leading the development of large scale infrastructure projects or large-scale enterprises from concept through feasibility, financing, implementation, operational stabilisation and value realisation. Driving commercial development and value creation within portfolio companies or strategic investments. Active portfolio management and performance optimisation. Successfully exiting investments through trade sales, refinancing, public listings, strategic investors or other liquidity events. Recycling capital into subsequent investment opportunities. Applicants should demonstrate a successful track record of building, growing and successfully exiting investments or enterprises rather than experience limited to a single stage of the investment lifecycle. Governance Experience The successful candidate should demonstrate: Practical experience working with Boards of Directors at executive level. Experience serving as a member of one or more Boards of Directors of commercial, financial, public interest or regulated institutions. A sound understanding of corporate governance, fiduciary responsibilities, board processes and board committee structures. Demonstrated experience overseeing governance within subsidiaries, portfolio companies, investment vehicles or special purpose entities. Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Terms of Appointment The Chief Executive Officer shall be appointed by the Board of Directors in accordance with the provisions of the National Infrastructure Fund Act and shall serve on a fixed-term renewable contract, subject to satisfactory performance. The National Infrastructure Fund is an equal opportunity employer committed to merit, integrity and excellence. Shortlisted Candidates will be required to bring the following documents during the interview: Detailed curriculum vitae, with at least three (3) referees and their contacts, including telephone contacts; A copy of the National Identity Card; Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate) or its equivalent; Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Authority or its equivalent; Clearance from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Current Certificate of Good Conduct) or its equivalent;f Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) where required; and Clearance from a registered Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) or its equivalent Submission of Application Applications in plain sealed envelopes, stating the referenced position on top, should be mailed to: The Secretariat The National Treasury, Treasury Building, Harambee Avenue, P.O. Box 30007-00100,

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or hand delivered at the /National Treasury on 2nd Floor, Treasury Building, Harambee Avenue. A soft copy of the application should be emailed to:  nifceoselection@treasury.go.ke or nifceoselection@gmail.com Applications should be received not later than 5.00 p.m on Monday, 31st July, 2026. Build your CV for free. Download in different templates. Pour postuler a cette offre, cliquez sur le bouton "Postuler" afin d'acceder aux coordonnees du recruteur (email et/ou telephone).