Kituo Cha Sheria is a
leading Human Rights and Legal Aid Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) founded
in 1973.
Executive Director / Chief Executive Officer
Ref. KCS/ED/APP 2012
The Executive Director
(ED) shall be responsible to the Board of Directors for formulating strategic
plans and policy proposals as well as directing and co-ordinating 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
licence.
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 resources
management.
- 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.
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, Nairobi
Email: hr@kituochasheria.or.ke
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 7th September 2012.
Only short-listed
applicants will be contacted.