Summary
Our
client, Nairobi Peace Initiative – Africa (NPI - Africa), is a continental
peace resource organization engaged in a broad range of peace building and
conflict transformation initiatives.
Job Purpose
Reporting
to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director
will provide vision, strategic and inspirational leadership to NPI-
Africa.
He/she
has overall responsibility for the entire opera-tions of NPI-Africa, and
directs its programmes and operations towards achieving the organisation’s
mission, goals and strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic and Leadership
Key Responsibilities
Strategic and Leadership
- Ensure
NPI-Africa has a long-range strategy which achieves its mission, and
toward which it makes consistent and timely progress.
- Provide
leadership in developing programme, organisational and financial plans,
and ensure they are aligned to achieving NPI-Africa’s goals and
objectives.
- Maintain a
working knowledge of significant developments and trends in conflict
transformation and peacebuilding in Africa/region.
- Create a shared
vision, among all staff, of NPI- Africa and their role in achieving expected
outputs
- Oversee the
efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organisation.
Representation,
Networks & Alliances
- Represent NPI
-Africa to Local & National Authorities, donors, (I)NGOs and other
relevant partners
- Develop/enhance
key networking and partnership with relevant actors, manage extrenal
communications
- Place emphasis
in raising and maintaining a high profile for NPI- Africa
- Develop
networks, alliance and coalition as necessary with the relevant people,
organisations and movements, as well as with media, in order to
strengthen NPI-Africa’s mandates
- Develop
effective relationship with international organisations, governmental,
intergovernmental or non-governmental work in and out of Kenya.
Fundraising
and Financial Management
- Take leading
role in the development of resourcing strategies that respond to programme
and organizational objectives
- Work with staff
and the Finance Committee of the Board to prepare a comprehensive budget.
- Ensure that
NPI-Africa is financially sound and its finances are handled in such a way
that all the risks are minimised at all times. Administer the funds of the
organisation according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly
cashflow of the organisation.
- Ensure that the
donors expectations as far as reporting and proper use of funds in line
with expected outcomes are met at all times.
- Ensure that all
the assets and liabilities of the organisation are properly managed, and
that all statutory obligations are complied with.
- Provide the
board with comprehensive, regular reports on the revenues and expenditure
of the organisation.
- Oversee budget
preparation, setting the parameters and the process
- Ensure that
programmes are implemented within budget allocation and according to donor
procedures.
- Ensure and
anticipate donor reporting schedules, including spending plan projections
Programme
Management
Provide
a leading role in the development, implementation and evaluation of
NPI-Africa’s programmes and services, and ensure the organisation upholds the
best practices and delivers beyond the stakeholders’ expectations.
Effective teams, empowering culture, nurturing environment and enabling systems
Effective teams, empowering culture, nurturing environment and enabling systems
- Determine the
staffing requirements for organisational management and programme delivery.
- Inculcate a
culture of high performance by ensuring that staff know what is expected
of them, and have clear objectives and targets for their work.
- Implement a
performance management process for all staff which includes monitoring
their performance on an ongoing basis, providing regular feedback, and
conducting an annual performance review.
- Provide
mentoring and coaching support to staff; identify capacity needs and make
recommendations for staff development/training as appropriate to ensure NPI-Africa
has a strong talent management programme and stays on the cutting edge as
a market leader in peacebuilding and conflict transformation.
Reporting
Take
a leading role in all NPI-Africa financial reports and progress management
reports, the board reports and all other relevant data are produced in good
time for board meetings.
A
key part of these reports will be providing clear explanations of the
institutional performance and variations against plan (including causes and
possible remedies), in relation to achievement of defined, targets, results and
outcome indicators.
Academic Qualifications
Academic Qualifications
- Masters Degree
in social sciences or conflict management from a recognized institution
- Bachelor’s
degree in social sciences or any other relevant qualification
- 7+ years of
experience in leadership positions in non governmental institutions
Skills
and Competencies
- Strategic
thinker and a excellent decision making and problem solving skills.
- Proven
leadership skills; ability to lead teams to achieve results that are in
the best interest of the organisation.
- Strong
analytical skills, networking and interpersonal skills
- Strong programme
management experience
- Strong
commitment to the aims, objectives and values of NPI-Africa
- Ability and
experience to conceptualise, implement and evaluate programmes
- Knowledge of
dynamics of partnership and experience in a role directly involved with
such partnerships
- A good
appreciation of advocacy, high level skills in report writing and
presentation
- A mature
self-starter, a good communicator and team builder with the ability to
manage and motivate staff.
- Basic
understanding of accounting principles
How
to Apply:
Send
your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with
our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current
and expected salary, a day time phone contact, email address, and the names of
three professional referees by close of business Friday 12th July 2013.
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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