Caritas Machakos Director at Caritas Machakos

Reporting to: The Bishop and Caritas Board
 

Workplace: Machakos
 

Starting date: ASAP
 

Duration: 2 year contract, renewable, with 6 months’ probation period
 

Requirements for the position: Reporting to the Bishop and Board of Caritas, the Director will develop and implement the organization’s programs; The Caritas Director will have overall responsibility for staff, programs, expansion, and execution of its mission.

The Director will prioritise the strategic planning and resource mobilisation processes to set priorities, establish agreement around intended outcomes in response to a changing environment.

Key Responsibilities

The following are the requirements for this position:

• Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of Caritas;
• Recruit, lead, coach and develop result-oriented leadership for key staff. Stimulate individual and team development;
• Deepen and refine all aspects of communications – from web presence to internal and external relations with the goal of creating a stronger Caritas Machakos brand;
• Expand fundraising activities to support existing and new programs; ensure a high quality proposal applications with the goal to diversify the funding base;
• Provide leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the Board, staff, and implement these plans;
• Communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of the work of Caritas and to identify changes in the community served;
• Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, funders, politicians, and other organizations;
• Facilitate learning and knowledge development of staff, within and between teams, stimulate cross Caritas member organisations knowledge, networking and sharing of best practises.

Essential Qualifications

• University degree preferably Masters in a related field.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of leadership and management principles as they relate to non-profit/ voluntary organizations;
• Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of Caritas;
• A good understanding of the Catholic Social Teachings;
• Knowledge of project management, human resources management and financial management;
• Proficiency in the use of computers for word processing, financial management, E-mail and Internet.

Personal characteristics
The Director should demonstrate competence in in the following:

• Behave Ethically: that own behaviour is ethical and consistent with Catholic Social Teachings;
• Creativity/Innovation: Develops new and unique ways to improve operations of Caritas Machakos and to create new opportunities;
• Make Decisions: assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organisation;
• Think Strategically: assesses options and actions based on trends and conditions in the environment, and the vision and values of the organization.