Based in Kenya, you will act as the primary advisor to the Regional Director on all organisational developments, performance management and accountability matters, together with the development of technical hubs through learning centres. You will also be responsible for ensuring that every Heads of Unit, implement and monitor their annual program budget.
Your main responsibilities will be to:
Work closely with the RD on the development of strategies, operational policies and procedures that enhance the organization operational effectiveness,
Support the RD in leading processes aimed at the establishment of an accountability framework that is aligned to Federation-wide standards of organizational performance and accountability,
Monitor implementation of the organisation’s strategies, compliance with policies, systems and procedures,
Provide leadership and direction in organisational performance and accountability matters and work closely with related Technical Departments/Units,
Consultation with relevant Departments/Units to review existing tools for monitoring organisational performance and accountability. Lead process for their revision and/or the development of new ones,
Coordinate the organization long-term strategy and oversee annual operational planning processes,
Promote an organisational work culture of performing for results, continuous learning and excellence in organisational performance,
Scan regularly and systematically the operating environment for threats and opportunities,
Represent the organization at technical meetings, seminars and conferences to keep abreast of new knowledge and best practices in organisational development.
The Successful Applicant
Ideally, you hold a master’s degree in Social or Economic Sciences, Business Administration or Organisational Development. With a minimum of ten years management experience in a similar position in an NGO setting with three years at senior management level, you have proven skills in strategy and organisational development and accountability.
You can bring a deep insight into national, regional and international SRHR contexts and trends. You have strong leadership and management skills, together with knowledge in strategic planning and performance management. You possess excellent communication skills to ensure the decided strategy is well implement and follow by every departments.
You are fluent in English and have working capabilities in French and/or Portuguese.
Finally, you are flexible and willing to work outside normal working hours and travel 30% of your time.
