Kituo Cha Sheria is a leading Human Rights and Legal Aid Non
Governmental Organisation (NGO) founded in 1973.
1. Executive Director / Chief Executive Officer
Ref. KCS/ED/APP 2013
The Executive Director (ED) shall be responsible to the Board of
Directors for formulating strategic plans and policy proposals as well as
directing and coordinating 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:
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Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, with relevant training in human
rights, organisational result based management or equivalent
qualifications.
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A masters degree in human rights will be an added advantage.
Relevant Experience:
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Must have been an Advocate of the High Court for a minimum of
seven (7) years.
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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.
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Experience in donor funding procedures is a critical requirement
for the post.
Skills:
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Must be proactive with strong communication, interpersonal and
influential skills.
·
Also must be proficient in using Computers and in possession of
a valid driving license.
·
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 resourcesmanagement.
·
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.
2. Coordinator Advocacy Governance and Community Partnership
Programme
Ref. KCS/AGCP/APP
2013
The coordinator will be responsible to the Executive Director
for strategic planning, budgeting, co-ordinating, developing and implementing
programmes for providing legal services and mobilising communities to organise
for local self-governance.
Also responsible for developing improved systems and procedures
as well as monitoring and evaluating programme activities and individual
performance against set targets.
Other duties include team building, providing effective
leadership and implementing on-the-job training to improve employee
performance.
Minimum Qualifications and Training:
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences such as Anthropology,
Economics, Education, Law, Political Science, Public Administration and
Sociology or equivalent qualifications with relevant training in human
rights.
·
Masters degree and adequate knowledge and experience of land and
labour issues will be an added advantage.
Relevant Experience:
·
Must have been an Advocate of the High Court for a minimum of
five (5) years.
·
The successful candidate must demonstrate a track record of
success in managing a legal and human rights department or programme for a
minimum of two (2) years.
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 license.
·
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 legal services and
community partnership operational manuals, including financial accounting,
procurement and logistics as well as human resources management systems.
·
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 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,
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 22nd February 2013.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
