Moving the Goalposts is looking for a dynamic Executive Director
to oversee the implementation of the revised strategic plan and delivery of
strategic and programme results.
Job Title: Executive Director
Location: Kilifi
Salary: Negotiable
Main Responsibilities
- Provide
management and leadership to implement and achieve the vision, goal and
strategic results of the organizations
- Manage the
effective and efficient use of programme resources
- Produce high
quality reports as required
- Provide and lead
strategy and policy development in the organization
- Ensure timely
and quality reporting and communication to the MTG Board in support of
their oversight functions
- Provide
leadership in the process of organizational growth and expansion of the
MTG programme
- Provide
leadership in change management process of the organization
- Ensure the
translation and application of technical expertise into effective
programming
- Undertake fund
raising for the organization to mobilize additional resources
- Build,
strengthen and maintain effective and strategic partnerships at all levels
and with a range of stakeholders - government, civil society, academic,
donors, private sector
- Drive and
implement a strategic and targeted MTG communication strategy
- Any other duties
as delegated by the Board
Relevant Qualifications and Competencies:
- Advanced
University degree in relevant area or equivalent experience
- Good knowledge
of and technical expertise in two or more of the following areas: sports
and development, gender, HIV, sexual and reproductive health, gender based
violence, education, economic empowerment, advocacy, working with youth,
young women, rights, youth leadership
- At least 5 years
of relevant and progressively senior management experience
- Demonstrated
ability to formulate clear organizational vision, policy an strategy
- Good knowledge
of current trends in development in general and in the areas of expertise
mentioned above in particular
- Demonstrated
ability to engage, build and strengthen networks and partnerships
- Excellent
English communication skills, good Swahili an advantage
- Good knowledge
of organizational/institutional development and change management
approaches
- Expertise in
financial management and good knowledge of internal operational and
administrative systems
- Expertise in
developing, cultivating and managing effective human resource needs and
work environment
Competencies
- Diversity and
inclusion
- Integrity,
Commitment and professionalism
- Highly developed
communication and analytical skills
- Strong drive for
results
- Highly developed
abilities to formulate strategies and concepts
- Highly developed
decision making skills and abilities to initiate action
- Strong ability
to work with people
- Highly developed
leadership and supervisory skills
- Exceptional
organizational skills and ability to multi task
- Self starter,
critical thinker and highly developed problem solving skills
Job Title:Prgoramme Manager
Reporting to: Executive Director
Location: Kilifi
Salary: Negotiable
Main Responsibilities
- Manage,
plan, coordinate, implement and monitor day to day programming activities
of the organization Manage the effective and efficient use of programme
resources
- Manage
annual work planning and review processes
- Produce high
quality programme reports as required
- Maintain
effective partnerships at all levels
- Liaise with
the Executive Director on strategy and policy development
- Support the
Executive Director in proposal writing, funding, networking and building
partnerships
- Support the Executive
Director in organizational growth and expansion of MTG programme
- Any other
duties as delegated by the Executive Director
Qualifications:
- Advanced
University degree in relevant area or equivalent experience
- Good
knowledge of and technical expertise in two or more of the following
areas: sports and development, gender, HIV, sexual and reproductive
health, gender based violence, education, economic empowerment, advocacy,
working with youth, young women, rights, youth leadership
- Good
strategic and work planning skills, knowledge of rights based and results
based planning and management approaches an advantage
- At least 3
years of relevant and progressively senior management experience
- Excellent
English communication skills, good Swahili an advantage
- Demonstrated
excellent English writing abilities
Competencies:
- Diversity
and inclusion
- Integrity,
Commitment and professionalism
- Strong
ability to work with people
- Ability to
provide leadership and strong supervisory skills
- Highly
developed ability to apply technical expertise
- Good
networking and partnership building skills
- Ability to
work in fast paced environment
Application process
Please send your CV and a cover letter to humanresource@mtgk.org by 22nd February 2013.
Please send your CV and a cover letter to humanresource@mtgk.org by 22nd February 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
