Executive Director at Trans World Radio- Kenya

• Trans World Radio- Kenya seeks to fill the position of Executive Director to provide (Spiritual and temporal) leadership and direction for the organization, develop and manage the implementation of all TWR Kenya and SIFA FM Network programs and projects for the enhancement of its ministry in and outside the Country. To represent TWR Kenya & SIFA FM to the government, donors, partners, and other related agencies.
• To inspire and encourage an elevated level of unity among the staff and develop a productive sense of philosophy and vision of TWR- Kenya’s ministry in Kenya.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
This position is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership and is accountable for TWR Kenya’s overall performance and operational effectiveness.

Core Performance Areas/ indicators.

• Promotion of TWR Kenya vision, mission and core values.
• Facilitates TWR Kenya’s effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develops and implements the strategic plan, annual operating plans, management, and budgets to ensure that they comply with TWR Kenya’s established mission, goals, and standards.
• Ensures appropriate management and administrative systems and procedures are put in place for monitoring and enhancing performance.
• Overall supervision of the planning and production of all programs originating from TWR Kenya for airing on various platforms.
• Ensure the compliance with government regulations, smooth operations, and growth of TWR Kenya’s SIFA FM network.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial accounting and reporting and always provide adequate management information. This includes providing information to the board of Directors, TWR International, partners and statutory bodies.
• Direct, manage and develop staff including hiring, orientation, training, counselling, and evaluation.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with government, churches, funding partners, non-governmental organizations, target beneficiaries, and any other stakeholders. Represent the organization in meetings and forums related to TWR-Kenya.
• Develop fund raising strategies and manage the resultant fundraising initiatives in accordance with TWR policies, procedures, and strategic plan.
• Ensure all the financial and non-financial resources of TWR-Kenya are effectively and efficiently managed by maintaining financial controls, prudent procedures, adequate records, and accountability standards that meet requirements of the Board of Directors, TWR International, funding partners and regulatory authorities.
• Present operational reports to the Board of Directors at each of its ordinary meetings and prepare and file annual reports as per statutory regulations and requirements.
• Lead and guide staff in developing new project proposals. Review and approve all proposals, reports, and assessments before submission to partners. Ensure that projects and development resources are fairly distributed within target areas.
• Creates and maintains a work environment that encourages staff to perform at their optimum.
• As Secretary to the Board, responsible for convening regular and extraordinary Board and General meetings, recording minutes and custody of TWR Kenya’s official records.
• Function as the link between staff and the Board and keep the staff informed of relevant Board decisions and any developments affecting TWR- Kenya.
• Any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Board of Directors from time to time.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a master’s degree in communications or related field. Advanced training in leadership would be an added advantage.
• Must be a born-again Christian engaged in ministry in his/her local church and in good standing.
• Must have held a senior leadership position(s) preferably in a Christian/ Media Organization.
• Must have leadership skills and gifting that are recognized by the local church and the media industry.
• Must have a proven track record in Media Management and/or Missions.
• Must have management skills, the ability to manage time, meet deadlines and to prioritize and delegate tasks.
• Must have experience working with ministry and financial partners, both locally and internationally.
• Must possess excellent people skills.
• Must have financial skills in budgeting and reporting.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have experience in grant writing and fund raising.
• Must possess change management skills.
• Must be good at networking.