Jobs in Nairobi Kenya - FIDA Kenya Deputy Executive Director & Head of Programmes

FIDA Kenya seeks to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the following vacant position:-
Deputy Executive Director & Head of Programmes (to be based in Nairobi Office)

Duties:-

• Under the guidance of Executive Director, manage the programs of FIDA Kenya.
• Coordinate the running of the three offices in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu.
• Provide leadership, motivation, mentorship and productivity within the programs.
• Provide leadership and guidance in litigation and/or public interest litigation.
• Design and sustain high level advocacy initiatives.
• Continuously review the capacity of staff members.
• Contribute to the development of programs and appropriate work plans and activities to be implemented.

• Ensure the development of quality proposals and submission of donor reports.
• Assist the Executive Director in enhancing FIDA Kenya's visibility.

Minimum Qualifications and Attributes

The ideal candidate should at least possess the following qualifications and attributes:-

• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with 7 years experience, 3 of which should be in high managerial level. A Post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• Proven management capabilities with experience in NGO set up.
• Knowledge of program planning, designing, monitoring & evaluation and financial management skills.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computers, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge and experience in Human Rights, Gender & Women's Rights Issues.
• Experience in litigation.
• Results oriented, creative and innovative.
• Ability to manage professional staff with diverse skills.
• Must be a good team player, highly self motivated & self driven.

Interested candidates who fully meet the above criteria should send their applications along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating expected salary, references and their daytime contact, addressed to the undersigned to be received by 5.00 p.m. on 1st July 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

FIDA Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.

The Executive Director
P.O. Box 46324-00100
Nairobi

Or Email: info@fidakenya.org