MANAGING DIRECTOR 

KLB/MD/1/08-2025  

Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB) is established under Kenya Literature Bureau Act, Cap 209 of 1980 with the mandate to publish, print, and disseminate literary, educational, cultural, and scientific literature and materials. KLB is the leading publisher in Kenya and the region and is home to most of the top authors, researchers and experts in book publishing and printing, supporting programmes and a nurturing environment to work, learn and grow. KLB prides itself in providing high quality educational publications and printing services that are unmatched in the region. To drive the focus on strategic growth and development, KLB is seeking to engage a dynamic, highly driven and result oriented individual for the position of Managing Director.

Job Purpose 

Reporting to the Board of Management, the Managing Director will be responsible for overseeing all the strategic, operational, commercial and financial performance of the Bureau, through the effective management of executive leadership team.   

Key roles and Responsibilities 

• Developing of and recommending to the Board the short, medium and long term strategies, business plans and annual operating budgets to achieve corporate objectiv
• Building relevant organisational capacity to deliver on strategy by guiding, directing and evaluating the work of other senior executives within the organisatio Creating partnerships and linkages at the highest level with key stakeholders to enhance KLB’s corporate image.
• Providing leadership in the implementation and evaluation of corporate strategic plans and policy.
• Guiding management and advising the Board on opportunities for investment and business growt
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the company and overseeing legal, regulatory and statutory requiremen
• Maintaining a work environment suitable for attracting, developing and retaining a dynamic workforce.
• Establishing effective internal monitoring and control system  

Job Requirements  

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Holder of Master’s Degree from a recognized university;
• Bachelors degree from a recognized university.
• Professional Qualifications where applicable;
• At least 15 years’ experience with five (5) years’ experience in senior management;
• Membership to a professional body where applicable
• Relevant Leadership course not less than 4 weeks   

Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including; Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations; Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board; Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority; Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.   

Application Procedure  

For the full details for this position, kindly log onto our e-recruitment platform via  https://recruitment.klb.co.ke.  Email or hard copy applications will not be accepted. Please include in your application copies of your academic and professional certificates, testimonials and detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, contact details as well as names and contacts (telephone and e-mail address) of three (3) referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience. Only shortlisted persons will be contacted.   

All applications should be addressed to  

The Chairperson, Board of Management

Kenya Literature Burea

P. O. Box 30022-00100

Nairobi, Kenya

Canvasing will lead to disqualification. KLB is an equal opportunity employer. Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Applications should reach us on or before 23^rd September 2025.