Executive Director at National Council for Persons with Disabilities

Job and Person Specification

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of The Executive Director will entail: -

• Provide strategic leadership in accordance with the mandate of the Council as stipulated in the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2003;
• Develop and ensure the implementation and review of the Strategic Plan and annual plans of the Council;
• Oversee and supervise implementation of regional and international instruments (domesticated through the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2003) on Persons with Disabilities like; the United Nations Convention of Rights of the Persons with Disabilities and the Optional Protocol;
• Responsible for the day to day management of the affairs of the Council;
• Ensure proper management of the funds and property of the Council;
• Ensure implementation and fulfillment of the policies and agreed objectives, performance targets and service standards of the Council;
• Provide guidance as required on all matters within the Councils’ responsibility;
• Member of the Board;
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Council in order to achieve its objective and goals; and
• Perform any other duties necessary for the furtherance of the objective of the Council.

Requirements for Appointment:

This position is on three (3) years contract, renewable once subject to satisfactory performance in accordance to Mwongozo. For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Bachelor degree;
• Master’s degree;
• Professional qualification and membership in good standing, where applicable;
• Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• At least Eighteen (18) years’ experience in management of public or private institutions;
• At least 7 years’ experience in senior management; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and skills

• Strong analytical skills;
• Strategic and innovative thinking;
• Ability to mobilize resources;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Proficiency in IT applications;
• Strong leadership skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills; and
• Strong communications and reporting skills

REMUNERATION

A basic salary range of between Kshs. 250,000 – 270,000 per month;

House allowance of Kshs. 60,000 per month; and

Responsibility Allowance of Kshs. 40,000 per month;

MEDICAL

This is provided in accordance to the NCPWD Medical Scheme.

LEAVE

Annual leave of thirty (30) working days per leave year. A leave allowance of Kshs. 50,000 payable once a year.

OFFICIAL TRANSPORT

Official transport will be provided for use on official duties except when on leave as stipulated in relevant Government Regulations and guidelines.