Echo Network Africa Country Director Jobs in Kenya
Echo Network Africa Country Director Jobs in Kenya
Authority/ Decision MakingThe CD is a senior ENA representative and as such is responsible for problem solving at a variety of levels. The CD will be expected to closely liaise with the Head of Financial Resource Management in authorizing and signing for any Country Office expenditure.
The CD will be in a position where she/he will be expected to make important decisions under general
policies and procedures which may have broad impact on the normal operations of the organization.
Independent action is required, although prudence dictates that such intended actions should be checked with other members of the organization to consistently enhance cohesion in the institution.
The CD will represent and manage in country relations with relevant government ministries, media as well as local and international organizations. He/she will represent ENA in high profile conferences, workshops and other relevant forums to build organizational profile and ensure profiling of women’s issues in the country and within the region.
The CD is the face of the institution and is responsible for representing ENA in the media. At all times the communication policy of ENA must be strictly adhered to.
Qualifications
Academic:
Masters degree in Development Studies, Strategic Management, Transformational Change, Social Sciences or any other relevant field
PhD in Strategic Management or Social Development is an added advantage
Professional:
Strategic Leadership, political savvy.
Relevant professional qualification to their particular profession eg if the CEO is an Accountant by profession, s/he should be a qualified CPA-K or ACCA
and be in good standing.
Experience
15 years’ experience running social and financial initiatives in development institutions as a senior manager
At least 7-10 years’ experience in managing a country office in a national, regional or international organization is an added advantage
Proven skills in fundraising
Demonstrable experience in strategic planning, programme development and management of complex, multi-stakeholder interventions
Demonstrable experience in establishing networks with governments, private and public sector entities as well as development agencies. Be a member of international bodies
Commitment and ability to foster and support capacity building in own staff and of national partners, including experience of managing teams across different sites
Fluent written and spoken English and the ability to write clear reports for a wide range of audiences
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, communicate and negotiate with a wide range of people and organisations at all levels with tact, diplomacy and sensitivity to cultural differences
Numeracy and ability to prepare and monitor budgets and accounts
Ability to undertake necessary travel in country
How to Apply
Send your application to procurement@enafrica.org
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