CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (NGO)

Salary – 250,000 Ksh gross

Duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible to the Board of Trustees for the implementation of the Board’s policies.
• Coordination of the Board and Management for development of policies and long-term strategies and their implementation.
• Responsible for the day-to-day administration and management of the Fund.
• Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
• Chairman of the management team.
• Ensuring that the Heads of Sections perform as expected
• Ensuring sound financial, staff and assets management.
• Recruitment, development and discipline of all staff of the Fund
• Accountable to the Board of Trustees.
• Any other duties assigned by the Board of Trustees.

Job demands and challenges:

• Ensuring that the Board of Trustees’ functions are run smoothly and harmoniously.
• Expected to instill teamwork in the organization with the goal of achieving set targets.
• Key motivator to the staff of the Fund.
• Contribute towards enhancing the public image of the Fund by articulating the policies and philosophy set out in the Trust deed.
• May sometimes have to take stringent actions, which may bring him/her into direct disfavor with various affected parties, including staff.
• Takes responsibility for the omissions/commissions and poor performance of staff where it is deemed to have been committed within the normal cause of duty and with good intentions.

Minimum qualifications & Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent.
• CPA/CPS III or its equivalent.
• A Master’s degree in Management or a related area will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at senior Management level.
• Experience working with social organizations serving the vulnerable is desired.
• Must have experience in fundraising and Advocacy.
• Strong administrative skills with a strong financial background.
• Good working knowledge of organizational development and management.
• Age 35 – 45 years.
• Competence in ICT and related applications.

Additional skills and attributes:

• Must be self-motivated, a creative forward thinker and result oriented leader.
• Must be tolerant and mature, with good inter-personal relationship skills.
• Must be an honest person of impeccable integrity.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Amiable personality.
• Fluent in English and Swahili.

House Allowance Kshs. 65,000/- per month

• Position is for a contract of three (3) years renewable.

• Other benefits include medical cover, Gratuity of 25% of basic salary payable after successful completion of the 3-year contract.