Deputy Executive Director and Head of Programmes at FIDA

Details:

FIDA/DED/05/2018

Reports to the Executive Director

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance of Executive Director, manage and ensure the formulation and successful implementation of FIDA Kenya programmes.
• Provide leadership, motivation, mentorship and productivity within the programs.
• Contribute to the development of programs and appropriate work plans and activities to be implemented.
• Providing technical support to programs and project officers in managing grants portfolio, analysis and information.
• Assist in developing and periodically reviewing resource mobilization strategies.
• Review and submitted funding concepts and proposals from the Finance department in consultation with the Executive Director.
• Ensure the development of quality proposals and submission of donor reports.
• Representing FIDA Kenya in external donors’ forums and partner activities.
• Coordinate the running of the three offices in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu.
• Assist the Executive Director to build and sustain effective partnerships with government, like minded organizations and other civil societies.
• Assist the Executive Director in enhancing FIDA Kenya’s visibility.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•  Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate and over 7 years’ post admission experience, 3 of which should be in senior management. A Masters qualification will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of program planning, designing, monitoring & evaluation and financial management skills.
• Knowledge and experience in Human Rights, Gender & Women’s Rights Issues.
• Experience in litigation.
• Proven management capabilities with experience in a busy office.
• Results oriented, creative and innovative.
• Ability to manage professional staff with diverse skills.
• Must be a good team player, self-motivated & self-driven.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computers, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.