Friends of Arabuko-Sokoke - CEO Jobs in Kenya
Friends of Arabuko-Sokoke - CEO Jobs in Kenya
Job Description The Friends of Arabuko-Sokoke Forest is a company limited by guarantee, non for profit. It supports the forest management team and specifically the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and its partners in addressing the problems the forest has.
The CEO will be the primary leader of the staff and operations, set strategic direction and execution, and build strong relationships and collaborations with a wide range of local andgovernment partners, funders, conservation organizations and networks, and other actors relevant to FoASF’s work.
Responsibilities
Leadership
Develop and implement FoASF’s strategy and vision in close consultation with its Board of Directors.
Leads and develops FoASF so that it can make a more impactful contribution to biodiversity conservation and environmental sustainability of Arabuko-Sokoke Forest.
Provide a clear vision, purpose for the organization.
Ensure operations are well planned, implemented and managed effectively.
Operate as a positive role model for the culture of the organization; principled and acts with integrity.
Understands and navigate organizational dynamics; build strong informal networks.
Develop high performing collaborative team; be inspirational and present.
Provide the Board of Directors with trusted feedback and advice.
Resourceful, willing to take measured risk.
Fundraising
Develop high performing fundraising strategies which are cost effectively implemented.
Engage with funding providers to support FoASF operations.
Ensure fundraising goals are achieved.
Financial Management
Strong financial leadership.
Ensure financial goals are achieved.
Ensure financial accountability and transparency that demonstrated FoASF as leaders in the effective use of donations.
Communications
Ensure there is a clear communication strategy which maximizes opportunities for advocacy, fundraising and builds FoASF’s brand reputation.
Key stakeholder’s relationships
String leadership presence.
Establish strong trusted stakeholder relationships
that can be leveraged to help deliver results.
Reputation
Develop and maintain a strong positive brand reputation for FoASF.
Ensure FoASF profile is enhanced through media appearances, and top level engagement with Government, the general public, other NGOs and stakeholders.
Form positive collaborative relationships with members.
Fulfil compliance needs of all regulatory and governance frameworks.
Uphold the highest ethical standards.
Advocacy
Act as the chief external advocate for the organization ensuring key messages for the goals of the FoASF are heard.
Qualifications
Plus 10-yrs experience working in international conservation organizations around Africa
PhD degree in relevant specialty
Proven experience in protected areas management, law enforcement management and conservation challenge solving.
Possess outstanding interpersonal skills and relations with potential donors and internationally renowned conservationist
Experience in donor management, finance management and reporting and strategic planning
Be able to solve problems with adaptability, patience and creativity
Have experience working in Africa and directly in development or conservation NGOs
Compensation according to qualifications and experience in line with the national NGO sector
How to Apply
Letter of interest and recent CV in English, including three references, by mail to
info@friendsarabukosokoke.org
Deadline: 7. August 2020
Job start date: immediately
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview
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