Kituo
Cha Sheria is a leading Human Rights and Legal Aid Non Governmental
Organisation (NGO) founded in 1973.
We
are seeking to recruit a dynamic, self driven and result oriented person to
fill in the following position in our organization:-.
Executive Director / Chief Executive Officer
Ref.
KCS/ED/APP
2012
The
Executive Director (ED) shall be responsible to the Board of Directors for
formulating strategic plans and policy proposals as well as directing and
co-ordinating the general functioning of the organisation.
The
ED shall also be responsible for implementing action plans as well as reviewing
organisational performance against set targets.
Other
duties include fund raising and negotiating grants, representing the
organisation in its dealings with external bodies, Secretary to the Board as
well as providing effective leadership to maximise employees’ creativity and
commitment.
Minimum
Qualifications and Training: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, with
relevant training in human rights, organisational result based management or
equivalent qualifications. A masters degree in human rights will be an added
advantage.
Relevant
Experience:
Must have been an Advocate of the High Court for a minimum of seven (7)
years.
The
successful candidate must demonstrate a track record of success in managing a
legal and human rights organisation for a minimum of two (2) years; experience
of working with a civil society organisation and knowledge of the NGO
sector.
Candidate
must have experience in managing projects and working with community groups and
organisations. Experience in donor funding procedures is a critical requirement
for the post.
Skills:
Must
be proactive with strong communication, interpersonal and influential
skills.
Also
must be proficient in using Computers and in possession of a valid driving
licence.
Must
be a team player and a team leader with demonstrable success and impact.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
- Developing
strategic management plans and budgets as well as setting targets,
monitoring and evaluating organisational performance.
- Developing
and implementing effective organisational operational manuals, including
financial accounting, procurement and logistics as well as human resources
management.
- Developing
appropriate fundraising strategies as well as sustainable alternative
revenue sources.
- Developing
appropriate public relations strategies designed to promote KITUO’s image
and relations with all stakeholders.
- Reviewing
the operations and results of the organisation and providing periodical
reports both narrative and financial to the Board of Directors.
- Preparing
annual reports and filing returns in compliance with statutory
requirements.
Applications
including a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant testimonials,
contact details, motivation statement for the job and an indication of present
remuneration should be addressed to:-
The
Chairman,
Board of Directors
Kituo Cha Sheria (Centre for Legal Empowerment)
P. O. Box 7483 - 00300, Ronald Ngala, Nairobi
Email: hr@kituochasheria.or.ke
Indicate
the job reference number on the sealed envelope.
The
application must reach us on or before 7th September 2012.
Only
short-listed applicants will be contacted.