CORAT Africa Executive Director Jobs in Kenya

CORAT Africa Executive Director Jobs in Kenya


CORAT Africa seeks to recruit on behalf of one of its clients (a not for profit organization providing counseling and training services) a highly motivated Executive Director and a Projects, Outreach & Short Courses Manager.

The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors while the Projects,
Outreach & Short Courses Manager reports to the Executive Director.

The Executive Director is the key management leader of the Organization. The Executive
Director is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of the organization.

Other key duties include fundraising, marketing and community outreach. The
position reports directly to the Board of Directors.

General Responsibilities

  • Board Governance: Works with board in order to fulfill the organization mission.
  • Responsible for leading the organization in a manner that supports and guides the
    organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors.
  • Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and
    accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to
    make informed decisions.
  • Financial Performance, Sustainability and Viability: Develops resources sufficient to
    ensure the financial health of the organization.
  • Responsible for the fiscal integrity of the organization, to include submission to the
    Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately
    reflect the financial condition of the
    organization.
  • Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the
    approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.
  • Responsible for fundraising and developing other resources necessary to support the
    organization’s mission.
  • Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with board and staff to ensure that the
    mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach.
  • Responsible for implementation of the organization’s programs that carry out the
    organization’s mission.
  • Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that the organization’s can successfully
    fulfill its Mission into the future.
  • Responsible for the enhancement of organization’s image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic and private
    organizations.
  • Organization Operations: Oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure
    that the operations of the organization are appropriate.
  • Responsible for effective administration of the organization’s operations.
  • Responsible for the hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff.
  • Responsible for signing all notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered into and on behalf of the organization.

    Professional Qualifications

  • A Master’s degree or higher qualification in Counseling Psychology and / related subject
  • Bachelor’s degree
    in Education from a recognized university
  • Transparent and high integrity leadership
  • Five or more years senior nonprofit management experience
  • Solid, hands-on, budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis,
    decision-making and reporting
  • Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development and
    task facilitation
  • Ability to convey a vision of the organization’s strategic future to clients, students, staff,
    management, board, stakeholders and partners
  • Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to nonprofit sector
  • Skills to collaborate with and motivate board members and other stakeholders
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to interface and engage diverse clients, partners and donor groups
  • Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with management and staff
  • Strong public speaking ability

    Actual Job Responsibilities

  • Planning and operation of annual budget.
  • Establishing employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions
    and for the day-to-day operation of the nonprofit.
  • Serving as the organization’s primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents,the media and the general public.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations throughout the country
    and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance the Organization’s Mission.
  • Report to and work closely with the Board of Directors to seek their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising and to increase the overall visibility of the organization throughout the country.
  • Supervise, collaborate with organization management and staff.
  • Strategic planning and implementation.
  • Oversee organization Board and committee meetings.
  • Oversee marketing and other communications efforts.
  • Review and approve contracts for services.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.
  • Commensurate with experience and other qualifications, quality benefits package attached to this position includes health insurance and a contributory pension scheme.

    How to Apply

  • Interested and qualified candidates should forward their online applications enclosing a detailed C.V. with contact addresses, email and telephones of three referees.
  • Please indicate your current and expected salary and also your current employer to the
    address here below.
  • Submit your application not later than 12th September 2018. Only shortlisted
    candidates will be contacted.

  • For more information and job application details, see; CORAT Africa Executive Director Jobs in Kenya

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