PeaceNet Kenya is a national network of organizations and individuals focusing on building a culture of peace through strengthening broad based capacities to address conflict and security concerns in Kenya.
The vision of PeaceNet Kenya is ‘‘A Peaceful and Stable Society that Upholds Equity and Development’.
The organization intends to fill the following opportunity with a suitably qualified person that would steer it to excellence locally, regionally and internationally.
The Job: Chief Executive Officer
The Candidate:
Key Qualifications
Suitable candidates should:-The vision of PeaceNet Kenya is ‘‘A Peaceful and Stable Society that Upholds Equity and Development’.
The organization intends to fill the following opportunity with a suitably qualified person that would steer it to excellence locally, regionally and internationally.
The Job: Chief Executive Officer
The Candidate:
Key Qualifications
- Have at least a Masters degree in social sciences preferably on peace, conflict and security studies or related fields.
- Have at least 7 years work experience in managing non-profit organizations in Kenya and/or the East African region
- Possess skills in donor relations and negotiation
- Be an accomplished peace builder
- Have experience in establishing national, regional and international linkages with peace building actors
- Have demonstrated experience working with government or governmental/intergovernmental agencies.
- Knowledge of the conflict situation in Kenya and the region as well as globally
Reports to: The Board of Trustees
Major Functions/Accountabilities:
Major Functions/Accountabilities:
- Board Administration and Support -- Supports operations and administration of Board by advising and informing Board members, interfacing between Board and staff, and supporting Board's evaluation of Chief Executive
- Managing financial resources. The CEO would recommend yearly budget for Board approval and prudently manages organization's resources within those budget guidelines according to current policies, laws and regulations
- Human Resource Management. Effectively manages the human resources of the organization’s Secretariat according to authorized personnel policies and procedures in conformation to current laws and regulations
- Community and Public Relations. Assures the organization and its mission, programs, products and services are consistently presented in strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders
- Fundraising. Local and overseas fundraising planning and implementation, including identifying resource requirements, researching funding sources, establishing strategies to approach funders, submitting proposals and administrating fundraising records and documentation
- Maintaining donors and partners relationships as well as creating/establishing new partnerships
to chairman@peacenetkenya.or.ke
or by hand addressed to:
The Chairman
PeaceNet Kenya
Calendonia House
Maalim Juma Road Off Denis Pritt Road
Nairobi
By not later than COB on January 15, 2011
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