Kituo Cha Sheria is a
leading Human Rights and Legal Aid Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) founded
in 1973.
1. Executive Director / Chief Executive Officer
Ref. KCS/ED/APP 2013
The Executive Director
(ED) shall be responsible to the Board of Directors for formulating strategic
plans and policy proposals as well as directing and coordinating 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
license.
- 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
resourcesmanagement.
- 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.
2. Coordinator Advocacy Governance and Community Partnership
Programme
Ref. KCS/AGCP/APP 2013
The coordinator will
be responsible to the Executive Director for strategic planning, budgeting,
co-ordinating, developing and implementing programmes for providing legal
services and mobilising communities to organise for local
self-governance.
Also responsible for
developing improved systems and procedures as well as monitoring and evaluating
programme activities and individual performance against set targets.
Other duties include
team building, providing effective leadership and implementing on-the-job
training to improve employee performance.
Minimum Qualifications and Training:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Social Sciences such as Anthropology, Economics, Education, Law,
Political Science, Public Administration and Sociology or equivalent
qualifications with relevant training in human rights.
- Masters
degree and adequate knowledge and experience of land and labour issues
will be an added advantage.
Relevant Experience:
- Must
have been an Advocate of the High Court for a minimum of five (5) years.
- The
successful candidate must demonstrate a track record of success in
managing a legal and human rights department or programme for a minimum of
two (2) years.
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 license.
- 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 legal services and community partnership operational
manuals, including financial accounting, procurement and logistics as well
as human resources management systems.
- 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 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,
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 22nd February 2013.
Only short-listed
applicants will be contacted.