Chief Executive Officer Job ADAK

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Vacancy No. ADAK/1/6/2026
Number of Post: One (1)
Position: Chief Executive Officer, Grade ADAK 1
Salary Scale: Kshs. 260,000-460,000 p.m
Term: Three years and is eligible for re-appointment for one further term.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Chief Executive Officer shall be responsible for: –
• i) Providing leadership to senior management and staff.
• Preparing the annual budgets and establishing proper internal controls.
• The execution and communication of the Board’s strategies, decisions and policies.
• Developing and recommending to the Board the annual business plans for the Agency.
• Ensuring that the Agency has an effective management structure including succession plans.
• Ensuring that all Board papers are accurately written, are relevant and are availed to the Board members in good time.
• Serve as the link between the Board and the Management.
• The achievement of the objectives of the Agency.
• Putting in place effective administrative structures, processes and systems.
• Providing regular, thorough and prompt communication to the Board on key technical, financial and administrative matters and
• Stakeholder management and the enhancement of the corporate image of the Agency.
• implementing the decisions of the Board through:-
  • Day-to-day management of the affairs of the Agency and in particular for the implementation of the policies and programmes in relation to anti-doping activities including but not limited to-
    • Education and Awareness.
    • Research.
    • Testing.
    • Investigations.
    • Results Management.
    • Administrative support to the Therapeutic Use ExemptionCommittee.
    •  he formulation, development and implementation of the Agency’s strategic plan and any other plans in order to carry out the mandate of the Agency.
  • Organization and management of the staff; and
•  Any other function as may be directed by the Board.
• The Chief Executive Officer shall be the Secretary to the Board.

Requirements for Appointment

No person shall be appointed as the Chief Executive Officer unless the person: –

• possess a postgraduate degree from a recognized institution and has at least five (5)years’ working experience in sports or administration.
• has knowledge and experience in matters of Anti-doping; and
• Satisfies the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution. 

IN ADDITION.

• Successful candidate in the above positions is expected to fulfill the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
• The successful candidate will be required to present originals of the following documents as per the provisions of the Employment (Amendment) Act No. 15 of 2022:
  • Kenya Revenue Authority
  • Higher Education Loans Board
  • Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission.
  • Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of good Conduct)
  • Registered Credit Reference Bureau.
  • Professional bodies (where applicable)

Mode of application

• Candidates may submit their application through online e-recruitment at the ADAK’s website.
• All applications must quote the vacancy and vacancy number of the post applied for.
• All applications should be submitted together with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of professional and academic certificates, a copy of national identity card or passport, all relevant testimonials and any other supporting documents.
• Applicants are also expected to provide email, telephone and postal contacts for three references.
• The job application addressed to: –

The Board Chairman
Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK)
Westlands; Parklands Plaza, 6th Floor.
Muthithi Road /Chiromo Lane Junction
P.O Box 66458-00800
NAIROBI.