The National Treasury has announced the recruitment of the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF).
In an announcement on July 13, Treasury stated that the successful candidate will be tasked with establishing and leading the Fund, which was created to mobilize long-term domestic and international capital for commercially viable infrastructure and strategic development projects.
“The Board of Directors invites applications from exceptional investment professionals to serve as the Fund’s Chief Executive Officer,” read part of the announcement.
The incoming CEO will work alongside the newly appointed Board of Directors, comprising James Mworia Mwirigi, Fahima Ali Ahmed Zein, Christopher Kibui Marunga, Latoya Ouna, Lawrence Kibet and Mohammed Abdirahman Hassan.
Treasury Outlines Requirements and Qualifications
Applicants seeking to take up the role must possess a bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Law or another relevant discipline from a recognized university.
A master’s degree and professional qualifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or their equivalents will be an added advantage.
Candidates must also have at least 10 years of experience in investment management, private equity, infrastructure, project finance, investment banking, development finance or a related investment field.
In addition, applicants must have served for at least five years as a Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Chief Investment Officer or in another comparable senior executive leadership position with overall responsibility for strategy, operations and financial performance.
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The Board is seeking candidates with proven experience in raising capital from institutional and strategic investors, originating and executing large infrastructure investments, managing the complete investment lifecycle, building commercially sustainable enterprises and successfully exiting investments.
Applicants are also required to demonstrate practical experience working with Boards of Directors and a strong understanding of corporate governance, fiduciary responsibilities and oversight of subsidiaries, portfolio companies or special purpose vehicles.
The successful candidate will be appointed by the National Infrastructure Fund Board on a fixed-term renewable contract in accordance with the National Infrastructure Fund Act, subject to satisfactory performance.
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How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications in sealed envelopes clearly indicating the position applied for and address them to:
The Secretariat
The National Treasury
Treasury Building, Harambee Avenue
P.O. Box 30007-00100
Nairobi
Applications may also be hand-delivered to the National Treasury on the second floor of the Treasury Building along Harambee Avenue.
In addition, applicants are required to submit a soft copy of their application via email to [email protected] or [email protected].
Shortlisted candidates will be required to present a detailed curriculum vitae, a copy of their national identity card, a tax compliance certificate, clearance certificates from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, and the Higher Education Loans Board (where applicable), and a registered Credit Reference Bureau.
The Treasury said applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026, warning that canvassing in any form or failure to submit the required documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
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