Utooni Development Organization

Utooni Development Organization (UDO)is a Kenya community owned, directed, oriented and focused initiative serving more than eighty Self-Help groups in the counties of Machakos, Makueni, Kajiado and Kitui.

The CEO will be the Team Leader, first among equals. As Team Leader, the CEO will shape the organization by articulating its Vision while directing, advising, guiding and also supervising senior staff in the performance of their duties.

It seeks to recruit a:

1. Chief Executive Officer

The CEO must be comfortable interacting and communicating directly with Board of Directors, Self-Help groups, staff and sponsors.

Responsibility:

  • Accountable to the Board of Directors, it is the responsibility of the CEO to liaise with the Sponsors and all other stakeholders, motivating them to expand the work of UDO in accordance with its Vision, Mission and Core Values.

    Qualifications:

  • At least forty years of age
  • At least ten years of experience in fund-raising, community development and mobilization for implementation of projects identified and owned by specific Self-Help group
  • At least a Bachelor`s degree in Community Development, Humanities, Social Sciences, or Management Sciences – a relevant Master`s degree will be an added advantage
  • Professional qualifications in either Community Development, Project Management, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management or Financial management
  • Team leadership in staff management
  • Acquaintance with financial management documents and procedures vii planning, monitoring, evaluation and procurement procedures
  • Computer proficiency
  • Valid driving license
  • Written and spoken proficiency in both English and Kiswahili
  • Familiarization with the local environment.

    Send the application and supporting documents to: jkyongo2002{at}yahoo.com

    For more information, see: Utooni Development Organization

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