The
Kenya Girl Guides Association (KGGA) is a member organization of the World
Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).
KGGA
is one of the largest youth Associations in Kenya. KGGA operates through a
value based program and has a national membership of girls and young women
representing every race, ethnicity, culture, class and religion in Kenya.
We are looking to fill the position of Executive Officer who will be reporting
to the Executive Committee through the Deputy Chief Commissioner.
Key Tasks:
- To
advocate for Girl Guides; the “voice” for girls at the local, regional and
national levels; understanding of critical issues affecting girls’ lives,
navigating between traditional Girl Guides and building for the future;
- Support
the Deputy Chief Commissioner to drive the Strategy and formulate plans to
achieve goals;
- To
identify, cultivate and increase diverse funding streams;
- Build,
inspire and drive teams and partnerships to execute necessary business.
Qualifications
A
master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field or equivalent
experience is desired.
The position requires demonstrated skill, experience and success in the following areas:
The position requires demonstrated skill, experience and success in the following areas:
- Experience
in undertaking a leadership role in a high-profile organization.
- Track
record for building on organizational and staff performance.
- Share’s
volunteers’ passion of KGGA and their commitment to bringing the modern
Guiding experience to more and more girls in the years ahead.
- Experience
working effectively with a Board;
- Open,
honest, and transparent; use of superior judgment and integrity.
- Proven
track record of identifying cultivating and increasing diverse funding
streams; understands the fundraising principles; promotes visibility and
credibility of Girl Guides in the community.
- Solid
business and financial acumen.
- Proven
track record of building, inspiring and driving teams and partnerships to
execute necessary business and program outcomes; excellent talent
management skills.
- Ability
to work effectively in a volunteer driven membership organization.
How to
Apply
Please submit a cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position together with a detailed CV to recruitment@kgga.co.ke by 28th July 2016.
Please submit a cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position together with a detailed CV to recruitment@kgga.co.ke by 28th July 2016.
Indicate
Executive Officer in the Subject Line.
Late
applications or hard copies will not be considered.
Please note: At no point in the entire recruitment process shall the candidate have to pay any money as a condition of engagement.
Only shortlisted candidates will have their applications acknowledged.
KGGA is an "equal opportunity organization" that is committed to hiring highly qualified individuals regardless of gender, religion, race, creed or marital status.
Please note: At no point in the entire recruitment process shall the candidate have to pay any money as a condition of engagement.
Only shortlisted candidates will have their applications acknowledged.
KGGA is an "equal opportunity organization" that is committed to hiring highly qualified individuals regardless of gender, religion, race, creed or marital status.