Executive Director Job in Kenya

 We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated and creative young feminist to serve as our Executive Director. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will provide overall leadership in the strategic direction of the organization through its office in Nairobi.

Application Deadline

2011-06-09

Job Details

  • Oversee high quality programmatic work and outcomes as established through an annual organisational plan and the Strategic Plan; ensuring that YWLI programmes are implemented to the highest standard

  • · Successfully oversee resource mobilization and financial management of YWLI; Effectively implement financial controls; ensure that operational practices safeguard staff and resources;
  • · Appropriately manage identified risks and legal compliance requirements
  • · Maintain a good public image for YWLI and ensure that all staff act in accordance with YWLI’s values, mission and vision; Build strategic partnerships and alliances
  • · Guide staff in strategic thinking and planning processes;
  • · Build a strong organizational culture through effective human resources oversight and building a learning organization
  • · Effectively manage staff, hold them accountable and responsible as per their performance objectives
  • · Work effectively with the Board for planning and governance; liaise with Trustees and Board in strengthening YWLI’s overall strategic framework
  • · Create a platform for expansion and growth for staff, YWLI programmes and the YWLI network
Skills and Core Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate the following:

1. An advanced university degree in social sciences or equivalent based on work in women’s rights and policy analysis;
2. At least five years’ experience in women’s rights work or a related field;
3. At least five years’ experience in fundraising and managing an organisation or a programme/project with a annual budget of not less than US $ 250,000;
4. A keen understanding of the women’s movement, national, regional and global political and social dynamics; analytical and conceptual skills, and ability to translate these into programme development based on young women’s experiences;
5. Strong affinity with the thinking behind the YWLI concept;
6. Excellent networking and relationship skills;
7. Demonstrated team working qualities, and ability to deliver quality results; Excellent communication skills with demonstrated verbal and written skills in English;
8. Curiosity and passion to learn, push the envelope, innovate, be creative, take thoughtful risks and get things done.
9. Demonstrated commitment to the values of equality and diversity as regards women’s rights, women’s bodily integrity and sexual orientation;
10. Demonstrated strong work ethic.

Candidates should ideally be under 35 years of age, but applications from all qualified candidates will be considered.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary package that includes housing allowance, medical cover and use of the organisation car.

If you would like to apply for the job please send an application letter, CV and statement of purpose indicating why you are best placed for this job (500 words maximum) to recruitment@ywli.or.ke by 9th June 2011.

Please DO NOT apply if you are homophobic, anti-choice or a religious fanatic! Candidates should be committed to the values of the Young Women’s Leadership Institute.

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