Kolping Organization of Kenya Executive Director Job Vacancy

Kolping Organization of Kenya is non-profit making Catholic lay association working for the intergral development of its members drawn from the Catholic church and for the benefit of the community through spiritual nourishment and guidance, training and economic development. 

It is seeking an outstanding, dynamic and results oriented individual to fill the following key position.

Executive Director
 

Purpose of the Post

To The position exists to manage and oversee Kolping Kenya Programmes and property. 

It will provide strategic programme management and development for kolping to  enhance their effectiveness
 

Reporting Line

Reporting to the Board of Directors while working closely with Kolping  International

Duties

• Cost-effective running and management of Kolping Kenya
• Formulate strategies and developmental plans for the welfare of the organization.
• Coordinate with the board of directors for the development and implementation of such programs.
• Lead the entire organization focusing  on all the core functions of the organization.
• Ensure that the developmental programs are designed in a way to meet the organizational goals and objectives.
• Responsible for  the overall management of  human resources ,  and operations
• Work on the management succession planning of the organization, to make sure that a capable management is in place to handle all the work efficiently.
• Maintain various official as well as higher management and confidential documents, and produce them when necessary to the board of directors.
• Be in control of everything in the organization, from assets, budget, planning, profit/loss, finance, training, technological advancements, etc.
• He will be required to chair all the top-level meetings, and report to the chairman of the board of directors.
• Possess excellent leadership qualities and set a good example to the staff of the whole organization.

Qualifications

• MBA in Management, Business Administration  or related field .
• Legal Knowledge will be an added advantage
• At least four years’ experience in  a busy organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate and interact at all levels of the organization.
• Proven problem solver with the ability to work in a diverse team environment.
• Flexible, professional with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities with changing priorities.
• Excellent MS Excel and MS Word skills

Performance Indicators

• Extent of carrying out duties and responsibility in #3 above.

Personal Traits

• Must have a very clear idea of the Catholic Social Teachings
• Is a committed Catholic, with good recommendation from own ordinary/ bishop in the diocese
• Shows, in both belief and practice, deep commitment to the ideals and values of the Church
• Is a person of integrity, with high degree of stewardship of resources
• Is innovative and assertive
• Is able to work in a team and able to serve people of all types of temperament
• Treats all confidential information and documents with utmost sense of responsibility

Applications should be addressed to:-
 

Secretary General
Kenya Episcopal Conference-Catholic Secretariat
Email: hr@catholicchurch.or.ke

Applications must reach us on or 25/03/2013

Child Welfare Society of Kenya Social Workers Jobs in Taita Taveta, Tana River and Wajir

Child Welfare Society of Kenya
 

Applications are invited for Social Workers from the following counties: Taita Taveta, Tana River and Wajir
 

Minimum qualifications
 

Degree / Diploma in Social work from a recognized institution.
 

Those interested in working in the above mentioned areas are preferred
 

Preferably aged 30 years and above
 

Interested applicants please write or email to:

Email: careers@childwelfaremail.co.ke 

or P.O. Box No. 43982, 00100, Nairobi 

to reach us not later than 13th March, 2013.
 

Please quote the county you are applying for.

Child Welfare Society of Kenya Foster Parents Jobs

Child Welfare Society of Kenya
 

Recruitment of Foster Parents
 

Applications are invited from interested persons living across all the 47 counties in Kenya.
 

Qualifications:
 

Should be between 25 and 65 years old. 

They should be willing to live and raise a child/ren who is not biological/related to them in their own  home (foster parents home) and be prepared to provide parental care and protection to the children. 

Both Married couples /unmarried are encouraged to apply.
 

Interested applicants can call 0206003301/6003391/0726298921 

or email fosterparents@childwelfaremail.co.ke 

or send to P.O. Box No .43982, 00100, Nairobi

ACC Natural Resource Management (NRM) Specialist Job in Nairobi Kenya

African Conservation Centre (ACC) is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to the development of African Conservation excellence. 

ACC’s primary aim is to bring together people and skills needed to build East Africa’s capacity to conserve wildlife through programmes that conserve ecosystems and maintain continuous and open landscapes as well as improve income and livelihoods of local communities through sustainable utilisation of wildlife and natural resources. 

ACC works in pastoral areas in Kenyan rangelands and seeks to establish strong community based institution structures across the East African countries to address common salient conservation and livelihood challenges through a three-tier approach which integrates knowledge, environment and livelihood.
 

We seek to recruit a dynamic and innovative professional to fill the following position:

 Natural Resource Management (NRM) Specialist

The Position:
 

This is a management position based in Nairobi and reporting to the Executive Director. 

You will have overall responsibility to lead the planning and development of ACC’s natural resource projects under its Integrated Watershed Management Programme and evaluate the social, economic and environmental impact to local communities in the conservation sector.

Key Responsibilities

The NRM Specialist will:

• Serve as the lead technical advisor on issues relating to natural resource management primarily focusing on integrated watershed management along the Ewaso Ngiro South basin
• Develop NRM strategies to ensure efficient use of and access to water and other natural resources for improvement of local livelihoods and provide a cost effective framework for monitoring and strategies for securing the ecological services provided by the natural resource base
• Develop and enhance capacity of local communities to sustainably use and manage natural resources
• Work closely with partners to conduct economic valuations of key resources and apply results to improved NRM strategies
• Identify and develop opportunities for economic benefits derived from NRM and biodiversity conservation efforts
• Ensure Community based Climate change adaptation considerations are incorporated across program activities
• Advise on and implement effective, appropriate methodologies and frameworks for strengthening ACC’s accountability; monitor programme effectiveness and review impact of projects and partnerships to ensure improvement and learning.

Qualifications and Competencies:
 

We seek candidates who are passionate, have at least 5 years’ progressive experience in the field of natural resource management with a strong emphasis in research, economic evaluation and natural resource planning.
 

Education:

• A Masters degree in the field of Environmental/Natural Resource Management or Biodiversity Conservation.

Experience:
 

The candidate should have a strong research background with solid experience in community development and participatory natural resource management in dry land areas, and in integrated watershed management issues and climate change adaptation strategies; sound understanding of the sustainable livelihoods framework and ecosystem services with demonstrated strong skills in project design, economic assessment of programs; ability to analyze environmental issues and design sustainable interventions; resource mobilization; programme monitoring and social impact assessment.
 

The successful candidate will have a ‘can-do’ approach to deliver on plans. 

In addition, you will have strong communication skills, be a team player, a person of high integrity with good interpersonal and conceptual skills working with cross-functional teams in development areas and with partners.
 

We offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package.

The successful candidate will enjoy joining an experienced and dynamic team working alongside community partners in a unique field and organizational space.

To Apply:
 

If you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, send your application indicating current salary, a detailed CV, names of three referees and a daytime telephone contact, by Wednesday 6th March 2013 to:
 

African Conservation Centre (ACC)

P.O. Box 15289-00509, Nairobi.
 

Email: hr@acc.or.ke quoting Reference: TRE/ACC/NRMS/13
 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
 

African Conservation Centre is an equal opportunities employer.
 

Full job advert available at www.conservationafrica.org