Executive Director Job Vacancy


Kolping Organization of Kenya is non-profit making Catholic lay association working for the intergral development of its members drawn from the Catholic church and for the benefit of the community through spiritual nourishment and guidance, training and economic development. 

It is seeking an outstanding, dynamic and results oriented individual to fill the following key position.

Executive Director
 
Purpose of the Post

To The position exists to manage and oversee Kolping Kenya Programmes and property. 

It will provide strategic programme management and development for kolping to  enhance their effectiveness
 
Reporting Line

Reporting to the Board of Directors while working closely with Kolping  International

Duties
  • Cost-effective running and management of Kolping Kenya
  • Formulate strategies and developmental plans for the welfare of the organization.
  • Coordinate with the board of directors for the development and implementation of such programs.
  • Lead the entire organization focusing  on all the core functions of the organization.
  • Ensure that the developmental programs are designed in a way to meet the organizational goals and objectives.
  • Responsible for  the overall management of  human resources ,  and operations
  • Work on the management succession planning of the organization, to make sure that a capable management is in place to handle all the work efficiently.
  • Maintain various official as well as higher management and confidential documents, and produce them when necessary to the board of directors.
  • Be in control of everything in the organization, from assets, budget, planning, profit/loss, finance, training, technological advancements, etc.
  • He will be required to chair all the top-level meetings, and report to the chairman of the board of directors.
  • Possess excellent leadership qualities and set a good example to the staff of the whole organization.
Qualifications
  • MBA in Management, Business Administration  or related field .
  • Legal Knowledge will be an added advantage
  • At least four years’ experience in  a busy organization
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate and interact at all levels of the organization.
  • Proven problem solver with the ability to work in a diverse team environment.
  • Flexible, professional with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities with changing priorities.
  • Excellent MS Excel and MS Word skills
Performance Indicators
  • Extent of carrying out duties and responsibility in #3 above.
Personal Traits
  • Must have a very clear idea of the Catholic Social Teachings
  • Is a committed Catholic, with good recommendation from own ordinary/ bishop in the diocese
  • Shows, in both belief and practice, deep commitment to the ideals and values of the Church
  • Is a person of integrity, with high degree of stewardship of resources
  • Is innovative and assertive
  • Is able to work in a team and able to serve people of all types of temperament
  • Treats all confidential information and documents with utmost sense of responsibility
Applications should be addressed to:-
 
Secretary General
Kenya Episcopal Conference-Catholic Secretariat
Email: hr@catholicchurch.or.ke

Applications must reach us on or 25/03/2013