Executive Director at FIDA

Job Summary

The Executive Director is the head of FIDA Kenya Secretariat and is responsible for strategic leadership and implementation of the organization’s vision, mission and strategic plan. The position holder reports to the Board of FIDA Kenya and is responsible to oversee successful implementation of programmes, and mobilization and management of resources. The Executive Director is also the liaison between the Secretariat, the Board, memberships, development partners and other external stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee formulation and successful implementation of FIDA Kenya’s Strategic Plan, Sustainability Plan, work plans and advocacy strategy.
• Provide leadership and assume responsibility to guide FIDA Kenya team towards achieving the organization’s mission and vision.
• Effectively raise resources for the organization from existing as well as new donors.
• Provide effective and efficient management of FIDA Kenya’s human, financial and information resources.
• Represent the organization in the media and at high level meetings with donors, government agencies and other stakeholders.
• Manage programmes and enhances the impact of FIDA Kenya’s activities.
• Review and approve grant and funding proposals.
• Authorize payments, sign cheques, approve requisitions and payment vouchers in line with Finance and Procurement manual.
• Build and sustain effective partnerships with government, development partners, like-minded organizations and other civil societies.
• Create an enabling environment for staff to ensure there is knowledge sharing, capacity building and teamwork in the workplace.
• Promote gender equality and women’s empowerment.
• Raise the international reputation and profile of FIDA Kenya.
• Secretary to the Board of FIDA and coordinates meetings and activities of the Board.
• Oversees preparation of press releases.

Job Specification:

• MUST be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.
• Have at least twelve (12) years post admission experience.
• MUST possess working experience obtained over seven 7 years (minimum) with an NGO, 5 of which must be in management position .
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in litigation and women rights issues.
• Possess a Master’s degree in Law or Gender and Development or any other Social Sciences.