The
Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya)
Vacancy
Re- Advertisement
Position: Deputy Executive Director
Overall Purpose of the Job
- To deputize the
Executive Director in the development of strategic direction of the
organization.
- To deputize the
Executive Director in the provision of leadership and management of ICJ
Kenya operations.
- To assist the
Executive Director in the development of concrete interventions in
discharging ICJ Kenya’s mandate.
Duties
- To initiate
policy proposals for consideration by Council
- To raise funds
and negotiate grants
- To liaise with
Government, NGOs and International agencies on matters touching on ICJ
Kenya’s mandate
- To act as
Secretary to the Council and the Executive Committee
- To act as an
official spokesperson and PR officer for the Organization (under the
delegation of the Executive Director or direction from Council).
- To initiate,
prepare and promote membership activities.
- To take overall
responsibility for the implementation of the Strategic Plan.
- To lead a team
of professionals and support staff at the Secretariat.
- To ensure all
legal obligations of ICJ Kenya are fulfilled.
- To work with the
Programme Management Team in designing strategic goals and objectives of
the organization.
- To represent the
organization at human rights meetings and conferences where designated to
do so.
- To maintain
close and constructive relationships with regional partners to ensure
smooth running of programmes.
- To edit donor
reports and grant proposals to ensure consistency and adherence to donor
guidelines.
Qualifications
- LLM or its
equivalent from a reputable Institution.
- LL.B from a
reputable Institution.
- Be an Advocate
of the High Court of Kenya
- Posses over 5
years experience working with non – governmental organisations
Skills
Candidates should be hard working, dynamic and self-motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills and good writing skills.
Qualified candidates should send in their applications to be received not later than 31st May 2013, addressed to the
Executive
Director
P.O.
Box 59743-00200 Nairobi
or
email info@icj-kenya.org
