The
International Centre for Reproductive Health – Kenya (ICRHK) works in the area
of sexual and reproductive health for general population, Key Populations (KPs)
and gender based violence and human rights programs.
We
invite applications for the following position;
Office
Director - Mombasa
S/he
will be responsible for promoting the capabilities of the research team and
ensuring research productivity.
S/he
will provide overall leadership and management of Mombasa office.
Key
Areas of Accountability
As a
member of the ICRHK Senior Management Team, contribute to strategic and
operational development and delivery of programs at ICRHK.
Deliver
transformational change at the country level
- To
manage and implement the new operating model for the country ICRHK, with
the support and participation of the Country Director.
- To
engage ICRHK staff, partners and other stakeholders to create real shared
ownership and collaboration.
- To
create an environment of continuous learning, where staff are encouraged
and supported to grow and develop and are willing to be held accountable
for their commitments.
- To
ensure that the focus of the organisation remains on the SRH and emerging
topical issues.
- To
develop and implement tools for the quantitative monitoring of the growth
strategy: dashboards, surveys, indicators.
- To
implement the necessary processes to measure performance against key
indicators and member’s satisfaction, monitoring levels and taking
corrective action to ensure ongoing, measurable improvement of the Mombasa
Office.
- To
lead on preparation and deployment of Country Office communication,
internally and externally.
- To
support the Country Director on promoting a culture that is inclusive and
welcoming.
Country
Office Oversight, including
- To
supervise Mombasa office operations.
- To
develop and maintain efficient and effective operating systems, and ensure
compliance with ICRHK and Donor requirements.
- To
develop and coach staff to optimise their potential in pursuit of ICRHK
objectives.
- To
contribute global knowledge and learning in ICRHK.
- Role
modelling and leading the way on the new values and ways of working.
- To
ensure the country operational plan (including budget) and annual report
is produced, with full participation of all staff and ensure it is of high
quality and submitted on time.
- To
ensure quarterly progress reports, annual report and plan is submitted to
the national offices as required.
Country
Program Development
- To
oversee the new business development, including:
1.
Developing funding strategies and grant proposals.
2.
Developing country annual planning and project plans
development.
3.
Running the pipeline committee.
- To
contribute to the growing of the country programme to become the leading
NGO addressing SRH issues in Kenya.
Country
Program Representation
- Deputize
for the Country Director at external meetings with Government, donors and
other stakeholders in Kenya, the region and internationally when required.
- Deputize
for the Country Director in his/her absence.
- Other
duties as assigned by the Country Director.
ICRHK
visibility
- Regularly
updates and produces visibility material for ICRHK.
- Develop
and follow up visibility requirements of donors.
- Define
the main target groups, activities, resources and partnerships needed to
develop an external communication strategy.
Skills
and Behaviours
Accountability
- Holds
self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently,
achieving results together with target populations
- Holds
the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities –
giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing
the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate
consequences when results are not achieved
- Creates
a managerial environment to lead, enable and maintain our edge on SRH
issues
Ambition
- Sets
ambitious and challenging goals for self and team, takes responsibility
for own personal development and encourages team to do the same
- Widely
shares personal vision for ICRHK and motivates others
- Future
oriented, thinks strategically and on a global scale
Collaboration
- Builds
and maintains effective relationships, with own team, colleagues, members,
donors and partners
- Values
diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
- Approachable,
good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity
- Develops
and encourages new and innovative solutions
- Willing
to take disciplined risks
Integrity
- Honest,
encourages openness and transparency
Qualifications
and Experience
- A
bachelor’s degree in medicine, social sciences with Master degree in
public health or other health related if bachelor degree is not in
medicine.
- Minimum
of 7 years’ experience in a senior leadership role working in an NGO.
- Proven
experience of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with
different backgrounds and expertise.
- Proven
experience in program development and good knowledge of donors (including
multilateral, institutional & corporates) and context in Kenya.
- Proven
experience leading change in an organisation which has led to considerable
results for the organisation and its stakeholders.
- Track
record of building personal networks at a senior level, resulting in
securing new opportunities for the organisation.
- Experience
of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way
forward and ensuring buy-in.
- Solid,
hands-on, research experience in sexual and reproductive health
- Strong
organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program
development and task facilitation
- Proficient
in all qualitative and quantitative research designs, data collection
methods, and types of research required.
- Strong
skills and expertise in planning, financial and budget management as well
as people management.
- Good
understanding of operational, financial and support services management
processes.
- Good
understanding of key trends in Health development.
- Microsoft
Office, word processing, spreadsheets, Internet software, E-mail, Database
software, proficiency in statistical software (SPSS).
- Strong
public speaking ability
How to
Apply
Applicants
must upload their application letter, an up-to-date CV with names and addresses
of three referees and telephone contacts and the bio data form (Click HERE to download) on the ICRHK job application portal HERE by 8th June 2016, 5pm.
ICRHK is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community.