ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
The Nobeah Foundation is the not-for-profit counterpart of Nobeah Technologies Ltd., a technology company focusing on technology with deep potential for social impact as well as the strong growth prospects required for sustainability. The innovative technology developed by Nobeah Technologies Ltd. targets transformative change, aiming to dramatically impact areas such as literacy, and health care. But in addition to these immediate potential impacts, Nobeah's core values are to seek deeply insightful solutions that reach the heart of social challenges, changing the very equations so that they solve themselves in a sustainable way. The Nobeah Foundation was created to distribute technologies from Nobeah Technologies Ltd. on a subsidized or free basis where those technologies could have dramatic impact.
Across Africa the Nobeah Foundation will raise money from both local and international donors to sponsor free distribution of the technologies from Nobeah. Through these activities the foundation will achieve its goal of supporting insightful game-changing innovations that impact the very equations of human suffering and limited opportunity so solutions emerge organically, then building capacity for the solutions to sustain themselves and provide a solid platform on which further innovations may find anchor.
Some of the areas relevant to this position in which Nobeah Foundation is researching solutions are below.
· Afripad – a radically cost effective hybrid e-reader/computer set to revolutionize access to educational materials and to transform educational outcomes.
· FreeSunPower Solar Panels – a modular solution which through ease of deployment and expansion is intended to dramatically accelerate adoption of renewable energy based on solar power.
· Hybrid Grid Electrification with Nobeah's Renewable Energy Solutions – a mini grid solution intended to accelerate rural electrification while increasing resilience. This solution also acts as the power source for the Afripad.
· Internet Caching Solution – stores (caches) internet content offline so that children in schools without any internet connectivity can still enjoy a rich educational browsing experience.
· Nobeah Distributed Discrete Work Management Methodology (DDWMM) - the DDWMM is Nobeah’s signature methodology and is key to Nobeah’s business operations. It is also in itself a potentially powerful force in job creation.
· Nobeah Off-Grid Power Solution – an easy to use and tool-less renewable energy solution that is modularly expandable from serving the needs of one individual to serving the needs of many.
· Nobeah Smartwire – Nobeah’s smartwire provides a means to create a mini-grid from Nobeah’s renewable energy solutions without the need for tools or specialized expertise, in order to dramatically accelerate electrification.
· Women and Girls Technology Mentoring – Nobeah already has agreements for large internship programs signed with various universities in Nairobi. This mentoring program will solicit donor funds to bring more young women into those programs with a focus on giving mentorship for the technology industry as a whole rather than on Nobeah’s specific needs.
ABOUT THE JOB
ROLE: Deputy Country Director(s) - multiple positions available.
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya
COMPENSATION: This position is volunteer.
Summary of Position:
The newly formed Nobeah Foundation is seeking a Volunteer Deputy Country Director for its Kenya operations. The position will report to the Executive Director. The role of the Volunteer Deputy Country Director is to spend a few hours per week volunteering to familiarize themselves with our overall leadership and strategic direction and the measure we are taking to ensure maximum programmatic effectiveness and impact. This includes the overall direction and management of the organization’s research and educational programs, resource development, finances, personnel, contracts, and organizational assets. It is hoped that within 6-12 months a Volunteer Deputy Director might become familiar enough with our culture, governance structure, staff and management structure, finances and funding sources, research, advocacy and educational programs for them to take over in a paid role as Executive/Country Director.
The Volunteer Deputy Director will establish collaborative working and personal relationships with the organization’s board of directors, staff, consultants, research and community partners, donors, foundations businesses and volunteers and follow regularly updates on the Nobeah Foundation’s finances and programs while contributing timely and concise “state of the organization” assessments.
Whenever required to be a spokesperson the Volunteer Deputy Director will serve as a knowledgeable, articulate and effective advocate, in person and in writing, for the organization.
Inclusive in the responsibilities this position will be groomed for are:
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
• Ensuring ongoing programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of administration and systems; recommend timelines to achieve the strategic goals.
• Actively engaging and energizing the Nobeah Foundation spokespeople, partners, volunteers, board members, event committees, alumni, partnering organizations, and funders.
• Ensuring effective systems are in place to track progress, and regularly evaluate program components, so as to measure successes that can be effectively communicated to the board, funders, and other constituents.
• Developing core programs and organizing efforts to deliver and manage these core programs to the community served by the Nobeah Foundation.
• In partnership with the board, staff and other stakeholders evolve a vision and strategic roadmap for the organization’s sustainability and growth.
• Explore opportunities for growth and new programs; focus on strengthening and creating new partnerships/relationships that support Nobeah and its mission.
• Ensure the day-to-day operations and programs of the Nobeah Foundation are smoothly and effectively administered; provide appropriate oversight of research and educational programs, staff activities, finance and fundraising and overall systems and procedures; ensure proper administration of contracts and compliance with relevant employment laws and other legal requirements.
• Oversee recruiting, supervision, retention, motivation and evaluation of staff to ensure they are well-suited for their positions and for the challenges facing the organization; develop a performance evaluation and review system with emphasis on well-defined goals, clear responsibilities, options for and clarity around staff growth and development and levels of accountability for all staff.
• Maintain the organization’s fiscal health; ensure that the organization adheres to a sustainable financial plan based on a Board-approved annual budget; analyze financial information and trends and provide recommendations for changes as necessary and appropriate.
FUND RAISING & COMMUNICATIONS
• Conduct public speaking and community outreach with the goals of increasing the public’s understanding of Zero Breast Cancer and building new partnerships and funding sources.
· Ensuring ongoing, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and fundraising, communications, and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals.
• Deepening and refining all aspects of communications—from web presence to external relations with the goal of creating a stronger brand.
• Conduct public speaking and community outreach with the goals of increasing the public’s understanding of Nobeah and building new partnerships and funding sources.
• Ensure that the Nobeah Foundation’s mission and values are clearly and effectively conveyed through its on-line and printed communication materials, as well as in public meetings, educational forums and conferences, fundraising events, newsletters and the media.
• Convene advocates, innovative non-profit and corporate leaders, government officials and funders in order to translate good ideas into action by drawing attention and support for Nobeah’s programs.
• Enhance and strengthen development revenue; develop specific fundraising goals; evolve fundraising strategy aimed at diversification of sources; lead and manage all fundraising efforts, including government and foundation grant applications and Nobeah Foundation events (as yet to be defined).
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
• Ensures that the organization’s goals and objectives are accomplished within the individual grant and project cycles
• Ensure that the organization adheres to the budget and budget justification outlined in the scope of work for each individual grant and project.
• Maintain the high quality of the Nobeah Foundation’s programs and materials.
• Be fully informed of national and local developments that may the Nobeah Foundation’s programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Excellent computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and internet research
· Must have a computer and readily available internet access.
· Advanced degree, ideally an MBA, with a number of years of senior management experience; track record of effectively leading and regionally and/or nationally scaling a performance- and outcomes-based organization and staff; ability to point to specific examples of having developed and operationalized strategies that have taken an organization to the next stage of growth.
· Proven problem solving skills and financial experience in the non-profit, public or private sectors; a master in business or a master in non-profit management would be helpful but not required.
· A track record of success in framing a diverse fund development strategy including foundation and grant writing, fundraising events and solicitation of donations from individuals and businesses.
· Outstanding oral and written communication skills, a history of public advocacy including excellent public speaking skills adaptable to a variety of constituencies, general public, scientists/researchers and funders.
· Ability to lead an organization with creativity and vision, a dedication to excellence, humility and a sense of humor.
· Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation.
· Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget.
· Past success working with a Board of Directors with the ability to cultivate existing board member relationships.
· Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures.
· Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed
HOW TO APPLY:
TO APPLY:
To apply for this position send an email to hr@nobeahfoundation.org with your resume attached and with the subject line: “Re: Application for Volunteer Deputy Country Director”. Please ensure your name and other contact details are both in your resume and in the email itself.