DIRECTOR GENERAL

The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) is a state corporation established by an Act of
Parliament, the National Museums and Heritage Act, No. 6 of 2006. It is a multi-disciplinary
institution whose role is to collect, preserve, study, document and present Kenya’s past and
present cultural and natural heritage. This is for the purposes of enhancing knowledge,
appreciation, respect and sustainable utilization of these resources for the benefit of Kenya and
the world, for now and posterity.
It is in line with the need to realize the above mandate that NMK management is seeking to
recruit suitable and qualified person to fill the position of Director General.
Position Functions
The Director General will report to NMK Board of Directors and will be responsible for the
following specific functions:
a) Carrying out the day to day business of the organization;
b) Advising the Board on all policies and strategies relating to the management of the
organization;
c) Developing and recommending to the Board the long term strategy, business plans and
annual operating budgets; and establishing proper internal monitoring and control
systems and procedures;
d) Ensuring prudent financial management within the organization;
e) Coordinating and preparing business related proposals, reports and other submissions for
consideration by the Board;
f) Fostering strategic partnerships for the success of the organization;
g) Ensuring delivery of quality services to meet the expectations of all stakeholders;
h) Ensuring that there is effective communication between the management and the Board
as well as between different levels of management;
i) Providing leadership to the NMK employees;
j) Attending to human resource management matters including organizational structures,
appointments, welfare, training, industrial relations, separation and effective management
of succession plans;
k) Ensuring continuous achievement of the organization’s financial and operating goals and
objectives;
l) Overseeing and ensuring implementation of corporate policies and programmes;
m) Maintaining a conducive work environment for attracting, retaining and motivating
employees;
n) Fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate
citizenship;
o) Acting as the principal spokesman of the organization;
p) Ensuring compliance with the laws of Kenya; and
q) Any other responsibilities as may be necessary to achieve the organization’s objectives.
Qualification requirements
The applicant must:
(i) Have a minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant working experience inclusive of managerial
experience; five (5) of which must have been a Research Scientist or an equivalent position in a
reputable research organization;
(ii) Have an earned Doctorate degree or equivalent qualification from a University recognised in
Kenya, in a field of research relevant to NMK’s mandate;
(iii) Have published at least seven (7) scientific articles in peer review scientific journals as a
first author;
(iv) Have demonstrated success in generating research funds for the specified area of study of
not less than $ 200,000;
(v) Have organized at least seven (7) seminars and workshops; and
(vi) Have shown exemplary administrative and leadership capabilities.