Marie Stopes Kenya (MSK)is
a Local Non-Governmental Organization affiliated to Marie Stopes
International.
MSK has provided affordable
high quality innovative reproductive and sexual health care services to her
clientele since 1986 through its nationwide network of static in reach centers
and mobile outreach to avail SRH services to the hard to reach rural citizenry
of the republic of Kenya.
Director, Corporate Services
Reporting to the Chief
Executive Officer, the incumbent will provide leadership, direction and
supervision for MSK programme support operations which include human resources,
administration, ICT, procurement and logistics.
1) The position provides
leadership, direction and supervision for MSK program support operations,
inclusive of administration, information, communication and technology and
human resources. An important aspect of the responsibility is the direct
management and oversight of human resource activities to promote performance.
Specifically:
a) Human Resources:
Develop, supervise and monitor the implementation of human resource policies,
procedures and systems per CO, legal and MSK policies and procedures to include
modification of HR related manuals, employee relations, staff development,
orientation, performance management activities and gender, equity and
diversity.
b) Administration and
Procurement: Supervise and monitor all aspects of the MSK administrative and
procurement activities based on MSK policies, procedures and donor
requirements.
c) Information Technology
(IT): Supervise and monitor the MSK IT activities to ensure that appropriate
technical support is available for software, hardware and communications to
include technical analyses, Local Area Network (LAN), wireless, VOIP and
information back-up systems.
2) Provide leadership as
part of the Country Management Team. This position has the responsibility to manage
program support resources, ensuring the proper authorization for and use of
resources, and management of risk to reduce misuse or loss.
3) The position ensures
that all MSK program support activities are implemented efficiently and
cost-effectively, providing high quality services and information to the CO,
regional and headquarters staff, donors and other stakeholders. The position
requires the development of annual plans related to program support and the
management of annual objectives to completion.
Requirements:
- Bachelors
Degree in Business Administration or Equivalent, an MBA or Masters Degree
in any of the fields will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 15
years experience, 5 years of which must be in a senior position with a
large NGO, managing at least 2 of the key functional areas.
- A broad
understanding of human resources, ICT, administration and procurement /
logistics is a must.
- People
management especially an understanding of emotional intelligence and how
teams work are critical, and proven management skills including
planning, directing, coordinating, coaching and mentoring a must.
International exposure/ experience will be an added advantage
- Proficiency
in office suite computer applications and its applications is a must.
Applications with detailed CVs with contact details of 3
referees should be submitted to:
People and Development Dept
benson.mukanzi@mariestopes.or.ke
Marie Stopes Kenya
benson.mukanzi@mariestopes.or.ke
Marie Stopes Kenya
On or before 22nd June 2012
Due to the urgency of the
requirement to fill this position applications will be reviewed as they come
‘Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity employer’
