Wednesday, August 24, 2011

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOB OPPORTUNITY IN KENYA-FHOK


EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

FHOK is seeking a qualified person for the position of Executive Director to be based in Nairobi - Kenya.
Job purpose:
The Executive director will provide strategic, technical and leadership guidance to FHOK to ensure that the FHOK programmes are firmly placed within the national development agenda, including the achievement of the universal access to Sexual Reproductive Health & Rights in Kenya. She/he will be charged with ensuring results based management, systems strengthening, capacity development and provide leadership to FHOK.

Key Responsibilities

To provide strategic leadership & management to the Association.
Ensure the board receives clear and timely information and advice necessary for strategy & policy setting, resource mobilisation and over sight guidance and direction to the Association programmes & activities in Kenya.
Ensure that organisational mission and strategic objectives are met by ensuring delivery on FHOK five-year strategic Plan & Annual Programme & Budget.
Ensure that operational plans and budgets for funding agencies, including IPPF, are prepared in accordance with the guidelines laid down by each agency.
Forge strategic partnerships with relevant institutions on Reproductive Health issues & maintain existing ones.
Technically lead fundraising initiatives of the board, ensuring timely submission of proposals, reporting on grants and sustain good relations with government ministries, donors and development partners.
Ensure that there is an effective internal control system and that necessary financial systems and procedures are in place to account for all income and expenditure and their intended use.
Ensure that the Association has appropriate control framework to protect its assets from loss of any kind arising from fraud, waste, extravagance, inefficient administration, poor value for money or other causes.
The Executive Director will ensure regular communication within & outside the organisation.

Key skills and competencies 



Post graduate degree in Management or Business Administration, Masters in Public Health, Sociology, Demography or extensive work experience in organisational/project management.
Demonstrated leadership ability and experience in management of a country-wide organisation, preferably an NGO for a period of at least 10 years.
Ability to promote interactive platform to facilitate sharing of ideas and work among staff and volunteers as well as external partners.
Ability to work in the context of boards with volunteers

Competitive remuneration will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
FHOK is an equal opportunity employer.
Please send your detailed CV before 3rd September, 2011 to:

The Chairperson
Family Health Options Kenya,
P.O Box 30581-00100
Tel Nos. 6004296/97 or 0713 832482
NAIROBI
Email; info@fhok.org