Uraia Trust was established in 2011 as a successor organization
to Kenya’s National Civic Education Programme, which ran in Kenya from January
2000 to June 2011 (NCEP Phases I & II).
Its focus is to contribute to the progress of Kenya through the
development of its most important resource, the RAIA.
The Trust seeks to facilitate the sovereign people of Kenya to
inculcate a sense of belonging and identity that is strongly shaped by being
One People, One Nation - an identity that supersedes rather than replaces all
the other identities contained within the nation
Uraia Trust is seeking to recruit a dynamic and result oriented
individual for the position of Executive Director (ED).
The ED is the Chief Executive of the Trust and is accountable to
the Board of Trustees for proper and effective execution of URAIA’s functions
and responsibilities to meet its stated mandate.
S/he will have the overall accountability of the Trust and be
responsible for providing principled leadership consistent with Uraia’s vision,
mission and values to ensure high performing environment.
The key responsibilities of the ED will include:
The key responsibilities of the ED will include:
- Leading
and overseeing the development and implementation of Uraia’s overall
strategy while ensuring that programs and support services are aligned to
the strategy;
- Leading
the resource mobilization process to ensure that the Trust has diversified
and growing funding streams for successful implementation of strategy;
- Ensuring
effective leadership of the Trust and providing direction on strategic
partnerships and collaborative efforts with donors, implementing partners,
consultants and government agencies;
- Developing
and maintaining strong working relationships with partners, donors and
other development partners;
- Overseeing
the development and timely implementation of efficient and effective
annual and long term programs and administrative budgets, to ensure
desired outcomes;
- Overseeing
the recruitment, training and development, reward and recognition of staff
to achieve a high performing environment within the Trust; and
- Representing
the Trust in diverse forums including speaking engagements, attending
conferences and participating in other key internal and external meetings.
Person Specifications:
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
- A
Bachelors degree in Social Sciences, Economics or Development studies from
a reputable institution;
- At
least 10 years experience in delivering programme related development projects,
3 of which must be at senior management level;
- A
Masters degree in Management, Business Administration or Social Sciences
is desirable;
- Experience
in leading civic education! engagement programs is an added advantage;
- Ability
to develop and drive strategic change; and
- Programme
and project management skills, resource mobilization skills and financial
management skills.
The engagement for this position will be for an initial contract
of three years that is renewable subject to satisfactory performance and
availability of funding.
The position will be based in Nairobi with travel to programme
implementation areas as required.
For more details about Uraia please see the websitewww.uraia.or.ke
If you believe your career objectives match this exciting
position, please forward your application and detailed CV stating your current
position, remuneration, contact details and quoting reference number UT/09/12
by 21 September 2012 addressed to:
The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way, Muthangari
P O Box 40092 00100 Nairobi
The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way, Muthangari
P O Box 40092 00100 Nairobi
E-mail: esd@deloitte.co.ke