Executive Director job in Kilifi County - Moving the Goalposts

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

Application process

Please send your CV and a cover letter to humanresource@mtgk.org by 22nd February 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.