FAWE National Coordinator Job in Nairobi, Kenya

FAWE Kenya Chapter
 

Vacancy Announcement
 

Position: National Coordinator
 

Based in Nairobi, Kenya.
 

The Forum for African Women Educationalist-Kenya Chapter (FAWEK) is a membership NGO which works in close partnership with the Ministry of Education, to support girls and women acquire education and training for development. It is one of the 37 chapters of the FAWE Regional network.
 

We have a vacancy for the position of a National Coordinator. 

In this regard, we would like to recruit a person of relevant expertise and experience. 

The National Coordinator is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organization and reports to the Executive Committee.
 

Job Summary: Coordinate & Implement activities in line with FAWEK objectives.
 

Duties and responsibilities

• Establish and ensure a functional secretariat for the National Chapter
• Coordinate and manage FAWEK activities
• Forge partnerships with the Ministry of Education, lobby and advocate on policy matters at national and community level on girls’ education
• Convene regular statutory meetings to discuss developments in the organization
• Develop an effective membership recruitment strategy and enhance members’ active involvement in chapter activities
• Ensure good networking and resource mobilization for effective implementation and monitoring of Chapter activities.

Minimum Qualifications and requirements

• Kenyan citizen
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Education
• 5 years experience in an education related work environment
• 4 years experience in project implementation
• Computer literacy and proficiency in use of MS Office.
• Below 45 years

Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong management and problem solving skills, creativity and ability to exercise sound judgment based on accurate, fair and timely analyses
• Result oriented and a strong sense of urgency
• High level of integrity, transparency and accountability

Interested candidates should send their application letter, CV and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials and state their current and expected remuneration by 5.00 pm June 5th 2012 to;
 

FAWE Kenya Chapter
P.O Box 52597-00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Fax +254203747145
E-mail: info@fawe.or.ke
 

Deliver physically to: FAWEK Offices, Kenya Education Management Institute, Mtama Road Off 5th Parklands Avenue, Highridge, Parklands.