The PPD manager shall provide managerial and technical oversight to the PPD department. (S)He will be responsible for the delivery of the National Business Agenda and its annual workplans and line management of PPD staff.

The successful candidate will have:

1. Ability to engage with and maintain excellent relationships with all levels of counterparts in the national and county government institutions, as well as development partners and members.

2. Demonstratable understanding of the dynamics affecting private sector competitiveness

3. Demonstratable experience in bringing out the best in people through teaching, coaching,
   mentorship and relationship management. A leader who has capacity for active listening, respect for all people regardless of gender, race or social class.

4. Ability to listen to and support PPD staff and KEPSA members in a sensitive and participatory manner.

5. Experienced and mature leader capable of working largely independently while remaining
   connected with the team and sector leaders within KEPSA.

6. Capacity to collect information from multiple sources, synthesize and present solutions to
   organisational, departmental and KEPSA member challenges.

7. Ability to work on multiple activities with multiple stakeholders and deliverables.

8. Well-developed oral and written communication skills in English and preferably also in Kiswahili. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely to internal and external stakeholders is key.

9. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office including, word, excel, PowerPoint and an awareness of the data protection law and its guidelines.

10. Sound knowledge of protocol and event management