Deputy General Secretary at National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK)

Job purpose:  

The purpose of the Deputy General Secretary is to deputize the General Secretary in providing leadership and in articulation and implementation of the Council’s Vision and Mission and in upholding the Council’s heritage and values. 

The Deputy General Secretary is expected to bring: 

• Operation Efficiency 
• Internal Process Quality 
• Effective Resource Mobilization 
• Effective Resource Allocation. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Council and its Membership

• Promote the Council’s vision and mission. 
• Promote informed biblical and theological interpretation of local, regional, and global contemporary issues. 
• Contribute towards enhancing and maintaining the prophetic voice of the Council in its socio-political context. 
• Support capacity building of corporate members and facilitate mainstreaming of Theology into the Council’s activities and operations. 
• In consultation with the General Secretary, respond to issues from the membership. 
• Facilitate research and study on specific theological issues affecting the spiritual lives of Kenyans. 
• Facilitate the production of education and resource materials on specific theological issues. 
• Engage other theological and ecumenical initiatives/networks in influencing theological debates and discussions. 
• Ensure Council’s effective engagement in interfaith initiatives. 
• Facilitate Council’s engagement with other national, regional and global ecumenical bodies. 
• Support the general secretary to facilitate the Council’s governance meetings.

Council’s Investments

• Support the development and approval of the Council’s Investment Policy and Business Plans. 
• In liaison with the General Secretary, provide oversight in ensuring prudent management of the Council’s properties and ensure that investments operate within the mission and values of the Council. 
• Strengthen relationships with investors and financiers of Council Commercial activities and investments. 
• Support General Secretary in ensuring increased annual revenues, profitability and sustained growth in investments. 
• Ensure Council investments function maintains adequate systems of internal and external controls and risk management. 

Council’s Programme

• Ensure the development and approval of NCCK Corporate Plan and Implementation Strategies.
• Support the General Secretary in ensuring that the programmes are adequately resourced to accomplish the mission and vision of the Council.
• Support the General Secretary in ensuring programme accountability to all stakeholders.
• Generate or/and review speeches, statements, and advocacy messages on NCCK’s position on issues that relate to its areas of focus and interventions.
• Provide leadership in Council’s high-level stakeholders’ engagements.
• Participate in the Council’s planning, monitoring and evaluation processes.        

The Council’s Service Departments

• Support the General Secretary in ensuring that the Service Departments function to serve the whole institution. 
• Champion the spiritual formation of Council staff. 
• Participate in the Council’s performance management and financial planning processes. 
• Support the General Secretary in staff development and management. 
• Support the General Secretary in maintaining a positive image and good public relations, networking and collaboration with peers and other stakeholders. 

Requirements for this appointment: 

Key Skills and Qualifications 

• A Master’s Degree from a university recognised in Kenya. 
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Theology will be an added advantage.  
• At least 10 years minimum work experience; with a minimum of 5 years experience in a senior management position. 
• Broad leadership/management training lasting more than 6 weeks. 
• Must be a member of a professional body in good standing. 
• Training and experience in financial management. 
• Training and experience in corporate governance 

Other Qualifications/Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required 

• Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. 
• Committed and mature Christian with Theological, spiritual, and intellectual depth and in good standing with their member church. 
• Demonstrates excellent leadership skills.  
• A sense of urgency, results-oriented and demonstrated thoughtful but deliberate execution skills. 
• Excellent grasp of the socio-political environment. 
• Innovative. 
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving and analytical skills. 
• Mentorship and coaching skills. 
• Team player.