Jitegemee Trust Limited - General Manager
Reporting to the Board of Trustees you will be expected to: develop a strategic plan against this new framework and be responsible for its effective implementation; provide leadership to the organization; increase and effectively manage the grant-funding from varied sources (institutional, corporate etc.) to deliver the Strategic Plan; and initiate, develop and maintain a range of working relationships with stakeholders, including development partners, donors and implementing partners.
Key responsibilities
Development of a strategic plan that is in line with the new strategic framework for the BoD approval;
Development, and regular review, of a local and international fund-raising strategy and implementation plan in line with the new strategy. This will entail the development of concept papers and quality proposals, targeted at both out-country and in-country donors including corporate, traditional and non-traditional external donors;
Diversification of grants income as per targets agreed in the Strategic Plan; including planning, implementation and evaluation of the company’s investments;
Effective management of relationships with the various donors and development partners;
Effective management of grants including the review of grants systems and provision of quality and timely reports to the various stakeholders; and
Overall management of the organization to ensure the effectively delivery of its mandate, including a workable organization structure, appropriate staffing, adequate operating systems as well as effective people and performance management.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, or other related discipline; a Master’s degree in Business Administration is a significant advantage
Over 10 years experience, at least 5 years at a senior level, in a large development organization, preferably with a micro-finance and/or micro-enterprise programme
Proven experience in fundraising, strategic planning and marketing; this includes proposals development for different donor in line with their requirements
Demonstrated experience in programme design, development, in particular, programme improvement, Networking, M&E and report writing.
Solid grant management experience, including ability to identify challenges and work with teams to propose possible solutions
A good understanding of capacity building; proven experience is preferable and in particular facilitating and influencing experience
A commitment to and understanding of participatory approaches to development with strong negotiation, networking and relationship development skills
Planning skills and ability to meet strict deadlines
Proven leadership and people management ability including strong team building and motivational skills
How to apply:
Interested individuals should send their applications to the address below.
Your application should include a covering letter that demonstrates why you are the best candidate for this position, an up-to-date CV, and the names and addresses of three professional referees.
Your email and Skype address as well as day-time telephone number should also be included.
Closing Date: Friday 19th July 2013
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416,
Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit [at] adeptsystems.co.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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