Kenya Red Cross Society County Manager

Kenya Red Cross Society County Manager
March 13, 2015 Job Description
Kenya Red Cross Society is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in Kenya.
Its mission is to be the leading humanitarian organization in Kenya delivering excellent quality service of preventing and Alleviating Human Suffering.
The Society is looking for a qualified person to fill the following position:
Position Title: County Manager
Reporting to: County Advisor
Job location: Nakuru
Position Summary: This role is responsible for ensuring that Kenya Red Cross Society is strategically and effectively positioned within Nakuru County as key partner to the County government and has a well coordinated approach in service delivery to the communities within the County in line with their identified needs and priorities including overall responsibility for programme implementations and Emergency/Disaster response.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Positioning:
Provide strategic leadership and direction to County staff to design, implement and evaluate strategic action plans and budgets in line with approved County priorities and strategies
Manage County strategies and processes. Develop and implement strategic plans, programs, policies tailored to meet County goals
Build a strong KRCS Brand as per KRCS model of a well functioning County
Ensure that the needs and priorities of the County are well identified and advocate for their fulfilment
Ensure that all KRCS operations within the County are well aligned to the County and Sub County structures.
Build relationships with the Counties and represent KRCS at strategic County meetings
Guide the allocation of KRCS resources and investments in line with the priorities of the County
Support KRCS in accessing the County budgets through written MOUs and Agreements
Networking & Relations:
Develop strategic alliances to strengthen collaborative partnerships and networks with relevant County government agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders in order to advocate, represent, and influence policies for humanitarian relief
Establish and maintain close working relationships with County government agencies, donors, NGO’s and other humanitarian agencies to avoid duplication of services
Represent the Society at local, County and national meetings, conferences, workshops and other fora to promote the activities of the KRCS and the County and articulate issues related to the County priorities and challenges.
Membership and Volunteer Management:
Responsible for the overall recruitment and management of the KRCS Members and volunteers within the County through:
Conducting effective membership and volunteer recruitment campaigns
Keeping updated electronic records of all members and volunteers within the County
Trainings and deployment of the Volunteers
Ensure effective systems for Coaching, mentoring, performance appraisal for the volunteers
Implement effective membership and volunteer motivation strategies.
Governance
Ensure the effective recruitment, trainings and functioning of the county governance team in line with the KRCS Constitution and as directed by the HQ
Fundraising:
Coordinate the development and implementation of an effective County fundraising strategy in line with the County plans while considering long and short term objectives
Work with the County Advisor and the fundraising managers to develop and implement strategies for income generation
Programme Management:
Accountable and responsible for successful implementation of all programmes in the county including Emergency/Disaster Response with a focus on strategic action plans and agreed budgets in line with approved KRCS policies and international best practices aimed at ensuring effective and efficient use of resources
Minimum Qualifications
Post graduate degree in Management, organization development or related filed
At least 7 years management experience
Previous experience in providing leadership at senior management level will be an added advantage
Desired Competencies
Good knowledge of the work of the Red Cross in Kenya and the County
Good knowledge on the County, its working environment and dynamics
Proven record of networking and Partnership development
Excellent conflict resolution skills
Experience in Programme design and management
Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills
Excellent change management skills
How to Apply
Applications should be sent to the following address to be received on or before Friday, 27th March 2015.
Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P.O. Box 40712-00100,
Nairobi