Anglican Development Service (ADS) North Rift Deputy Executive Director Job in Kenya

Anglican Development Service (ADS) North Rift Deputy Executive Director Job in Kenya

November 19, 2014

Job Description

Anglican Church of Kenya Anglican Development Services (ADS) North Rift

Vacancy Announcement for Position of: Deputy Executive Director

The Anglican Development Service (ADS) is the Development arm of ACK Dioceses of Eldoret and Kitale, it seeks to recruit motivated, independent and self – driven Individual to be stationed in
Eldoret for the above position.

It covers 6 counties in the North Rift (Nandi, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo – Marakwet, Trans-nzoia,West Pokot and Turkana}.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Together with Executive Director, develop an operational plan which incorporate goals, objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the organization.
• Together with Executive Director, Monitor the day – to- day delivery of the programs and services of the organization to maintain or improve quality.
• Research for funding sources, oversee the development of fund raising plans and write funding proposals together with Executive Director and Board (F.C.) to increase the funds of the organizations.
• Communicate effectively with partners.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of leadership and management principles as they apply to non-Profit/NGOs.
• Knowledge of all legal requirements applicable to non – profit/NGO in Kenya, employment human rights, occupational health and safety and taxation.
• Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization.
• Knowledge of Human Resource Management
• Knowledge of Financial Management
• Knowledge of project Management is an added advantage.

Proficiency in use of Computers for:-

• Word processing
• Financial management
• E-Mail
• Internet

Key Competence and Attributes

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and public relation skills.
• Sound IT proficiency and demonstrate exposure to computerized working environment
• Demonstrate personal drive initiative and integrity and take strategic view of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, tack and diplomacy.

Job Specification

• Must be a holder of Bachelors degree in social science from a recognized university.
• Masters Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Experience in a senior position in an NGO is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Minimum 10years experience in a similar role at senior management level.

An attractive and competitive remuneration package commensurate with ones experience and qualification will be offered to the successful candidate.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified individuals should forward their applications, enclosing their detailed curriculum vitae with a daytime telephone contact, current salary, copies of testimonials and three referees and send to the following email address elreco@africaonline.co.ke to reach the undersigned not later than 28/11/2014.

Canvassing will automatically disqualify the candidate.

Only successfully candidate will be invited for interview.

For more details on the job please visit our website www.adsnorthrift.org

The Executive Director
ADS-North Rift
PO Box 6495-030100
Eldoret-Kenya