Christian Student Leadership Centre Director Job in Kenya

The Christian Student Leadership Centre (CSLC) is a not-for-profit ecumenical Christian organisation based in Nairobi and jointly sponsored by the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) and the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). 

The mission of the Centre is to provide a place for ecumenical fellowship, worship, pastoral care, guidance and counselling, and to promote the development of Christian leadership and other skills to University students and the University communities at large.

Vacancy: Director

The Job:

• Responsible for efficient and sustainable running of the Centre based on Christian values, principles and standards
• Develops, reviews and implements Corporate Strategy
• Supports Centre operations and administration for excellent service delivery
• Oversees the design, marketing, promotion, delivery and quality of programmes, products and services
• Formulates and implements effective financial controls and management in accordance with current laws and regulations
• Creates a conducive working environment that fosters innovation and creativity while supporting talent growth and retention
• Oversees resource mobilization planning and implementation, including identifying resource requirements and establishing funding strategies thereof ensuring the Centre’s financial sustainability
• Board Secretary
• Maintaining linkages with the Sponsors and various target groups

Person Specification:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent, from a recognized university
• At least five (5) years of proven experience at senior management level
• A mature person between 35 and 50 years of age
• A proven track record of high integrity and ethical practice with proven experience in business management, hospitality management, networking and resource mobilization
• Good communicator with good report writing skills, interpretation and understanding of financial issues and legal documents
• Computer literacy and proficiency
• A committed practising Christian with good standing with his/her local church and a willingness to work in an ecumenical environment
• Membership to a professional body will be an added advantage

Application:
 

Interested persons who meet the above qualifications may send application letters to reach the address below on or before 24th October 2014. 

The application must include a contact telephone number, certificates, testimonials, a detailed CV with 3 referees one of whom must be the Priest / Pastor of the local church that the applicant attends. 

The applicant shall state his/her emoluments with the current or latest employer. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Canvassing by any candidate will result in automatic disqualification.

The Director
P.O. Box 48802-00100, GPO, 

Nairobi