Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in Administration / Secretarial  , NGO/Non-Profit

  • Country Director

    Country Director

    Job Description
    The Country Director will report to the Managing Partner, and will be responsible for the overall management of staff and the portfolio of activities being undertaken by the company in Africa. Specifically, the duties of the Country Director include:
    Description of Main Duties:

    Serve as the lead contact for Vision Quest and manages relationships with clients and partners including government bodies, donors, UN agencies, NCOs, private sector enterprises and civil society associations.
    Develop, implement and deliver VQ research project strategies, under the guidance of the Managing Partner.
    Submit monthly internal reports to the Managing Partner on achievements, projects, problems encountered, pertinent developments and strategic needs.
    Attend meetings with current and potential clients, major planning meetings and other cluster government meetings as required.
    Introduce innovation and best practices to enhance research programs and operational performance
    Provides analysis, interpretation, reporting, coordination and management of the administrative and operational structure of the research department, including the development of project proposals, professional service agreements and research billing compliance.
    Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organizations Code of Conduct, ethics, and values with regard to internal and external actors.
    Ensure adequate mechanisms are in place for budget monitoring and review and minimize significant expenditure variances.
    Provide leadership support to Area Programme staff and promote best practices in human resources management.
    Oversee adequate implementation of the performance management system including performance objectives and planning, review, appraisal and staff development.
    Oversee and monitor efficiency and fairness of recruitment processes across all programs.

    Education requirements:
    Master’s degree in any of the social sciences (sociology, anthropology, psychology, economics, or related field.)
    Relevant Work Experience:

    Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience at the management working in research or M&E.
    Experience living and working in Africa is a must.
    Minimum 5 years demonstrated working experience in program development, implementation and evaluation; 2 of which should be at senior management level.
    Progressive experience of programme management (at least 5 years) in the INGO/private sector in Africa with a proven track record as a senior manager and leader, including experience in developing and implementing strategic plans.A demonstratable network of contacts and high standing in his/her profession with problem-solving, proven record of building and managing effective partnerships and strategic alliances.
    Strong People and financial Management skills.

    Skills Required:

    Demonstrated initiative and creativity; and substantial experience of strategic thinking, including identify problem-solving and responding to opportunities and challenges and the ability to translate these into practical plans of action.
    Good knowledge of financial management and accounting and budget holding principles.
    Strong management and organizational skills, including comfort in delegating authority.
    Supervision: Works independently under the supervision of the Managing Partner
    Decision Making: Has full responsibility for decisions at country level in line with approved policy.
    Responsibility for assets: Overall responsibility for the Country budget, all organizational resources and assets.
    Responsibility for Staff: All Country staff and consultants
    Well established and practised organizational and planning skills; and extensive knowledge and experience of project cycle management including using project planning and management key tools (e.g. Logical Framework analysis, Gantt chart, etc.)

  • Director, Operations, Kenya

    Director, Operations, Kenya

    Job Description
    Project Overview and Role
    The specific purpose of the position is to manage implementation of effective and efficient operational, financial and compliance activities to deliver projects in accordance with contractual obligations, company policies, Group Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Guidelines and client rules and regulations. Kenyan candidates are encouraged to apply.
    Responsibilities

    Corporate Operations

    Support In collaboration with the Country Director and corporate services, provide a focal point for training and guidance to project staff on and support their compliance with company policies, SOPs and Guidelines and client rules and regulations (covering as required security, occupational health and safety, risk management, planning, human resource management, monitoring, reporting, finance, procurement, logistics, IT, communications, audit support and all other operational matters);
    Work with the Project Management Unit (PMU) on the development and presentation of internal and external reporting (for example: Monthly Management Reports (MMRs), quarterly Internal Project Reviews (IPRs), project risk assessments, annual reviews, and client deliverables) and ensure these outputs are fit for purpose;
    Coordinate among all Palladium-managed projects based in Kenya to ensure compliance with client and corporate requirements in all financial, administrative, and other operational areas;
    Collaborate with senior practice leadership, country director, and project staff to identify and manage resources to help projects meet their goals, deliverables, and milestones; and Spearhead hub office activities as required.

    Project Operations and Management

    Oversight In conjunction with country director, provide oversight of project finance and operations staff, including development and tracking of progress against KPIs and input on performance reviews. Finance and operations staff will have dotted line reporting to the individual in this role. Support supervision of staff executing financial, operations, human resources, and similar business support functions at the project level;
    Serve as the secondary liaison between the Kenya hub office teams and the HQ members of the PMU, to collectively liaise with corporate services (Contracts and Compliance, IT, Human Resources, Finance Management, Invoicing, and Accounting) as needed;
    Participate in the development and tracking of progress against project work plans; Support project advocacy with internal and external stakeholders.

    Budgeting and Financial Management

    Ensure company policies, SOPs and Guidelines for financial management are implemented and are compliant with the client’s rules and regulations;
    Assist Country Director with high-level monitoring of all hub office managed project budgets and projections, working with relevant PMUs to ensure monthly spending targets are met, and accuracy of financial data. Serve as a subject matter expert in budgeting and financial management for project teams, working closely with the PMU and HQ Financial Management teams to develop expertise in Palladium’s budgeting and financial management systems and processes;
    Establish project levels of delegated authority in accordance with company policy and manage the process for higher-level approvals as required;
    Ensure project finance staff are adhering to the monthly financial cycle and/or calendar;
    Ensure COPs monitor expenditures against budgets and forecasts, including staff costs, operating expenses and procurements;
    Review cashbooks / field vouchers and ensure supporting documentation is complete;
    Oversee the external audit process and ensure retention of project records is compliant with company policy.

    Human Resource Management and Recruitment Oversight

    Oversee project human resource planning, recruitment in compliance with client and corporate policies and procedures; In collaboration with Security, ensure safety and security procedures, including Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements, are in place and adhered to;
    In collaboration with the Human Resources Manager, PMU, and hub office leadership team, ensure staff performance management systems are in place and adhered to;
    Supervise Manager, Human Resources to ensure HR needs are met across the hub office teams. Procurement, Sub-Contractor and Grant Management Serve as a point of contact with hub office service providers and address vendor contractual matters as required;
    Assist staff with ensuring procedures for subcontractor and grants management are compliant with the company’s SOPs and Guidelines and client’s rules and regulations;
    Facilitate field office leases; Spot-check quality of field procurement; ensuring compliance with company anti-corruptions and due diligence processes; may serve as member of procurement evaluation committees as needed Ensure asset management procedures are undertaken and conduct spot checks.

    Business Development / Other

    Participate in capture planning, providing inputs on operational requirements, including but not limited to the requirements for company registration and banking arrangements; Provide input and support business development of the company as required;
    Convene the procurement committee, and Other duties as assigned

    Requirements

    Minimum education and experience required
    Master’s degree in Business Administration, or equivalent degree/s in finance, accounting, commerce, or closely related field.
    A minimum of 10 years relevant work experience.
    A minimum of 6 years project management experience with US Government (CDC, Department of State, USAID, etc.) or other donor clients.
    Experience managing large and complex projects.
    A minimum of 6 years of people management experience, including setting performance objectives, managing for results, giving and receiving feedback, performance evaluation and mentoring and coaching.

    Key competencies and professional expertise required

    Formal Project Management training and expertise.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    Financial acumen and the ability to interpret and analyse financial reports.
    Sound problem solving and decision making skills.
    Strong management skills with ability to mentor, coach, lead, develop and evaluate staff.
    Ability to work with a low level of supervision and as a part of a team when required.

  • Administration Assistant

    Administration Assistant

    Purpose of the role: The Administration Assistant will be required to proactively be involved in providing comprehensive administration, logistical and procurement support to the Kakuma team; be an active and participatory member of the Kakuma team.
    Duties & Responsibilities

    Managing the Kakuma Location’s front office including responding to all official enquiries, making formal appointment and coordinating programs diary; planning meetings and taking minutes.
    Handling administrative requests and queries from senior managers.
    Maintaining an efficient office filing system and management of general office correspondences;
    Management of the staff welfare kitchen and supplies.
    General office maintenance (cleanliness and ensuring availability of utilities/office supplies).
    Offering logistical support for official travel; bookings of flights and transfers,
    Coordination and management of staff meetings; trainings. Including booking of venues and travel arrangements as required.
    Making guest house reservations for staff working in the field as well as guests/staff visiting the field office for missions.
    Providing support in dispatch and receiving of parcels to and from the field location.
    Support Finance & Admin Officer through receipt of and stamping of invoices before payments are processed; cheque and cash issuance to suppliers
    Maintaining an assets management system.
    Provide supervision to the compound cleaner, housekeeper and kitchen staff in ensuring cleanliness of offices, guest houses and the compound in general.
    Any other duty as may be assigned by the Supervisor from time to time

    Professional qualifications

    Diploma in Business Management, Business Administration or any other closely related field.
    Minimum relevant experience required
    Minimum of 3 years’ experience in providing front office and office administration support preferably with an INGO.
    Excellent knowledge of basic computer applications (Particularly MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint), and use of the internet.
    Excellent oral and written English.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.
    Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet required deadlines.
    Ability to resolve conflicts arising in the work environment.
    Ability to work with minimum supervision.

    Preferred Skills & Competences

    Good levels of numeracy.
    Knowledge and exposure to the social and cultural values of the region concerned.
    Good communication skills as well as Proficiency in local language(s).
    Proven commitment to and understanding of AAH-I’s vision, mission and core values.

  • Country Director

    Country Director

    SUMMARY
    Responsible for strategic leadership and oversight of ChildFund operations in the assigned Country office (NO), including program direction, country strategy development, program quality, innovation and impact, emergency preparedness and response, human resource management and talent development, financial and organization’s assets stewardship, resource acquisition, and administrative operations.
    The Country Director is expected to play an important role in the evolution of NO operations to become more effective and efficient in reducing costs while maximizing social impact and appropriate role of an INGO in the country of assignment working with strong local partners, and fostering alternative creative/ innovative approaches to deliver program social impact.  S/he will also guide the Country office team in ensuring operational effectiveness and efficiency (with the Shared Support Unit where applicable), an organizational culture where ChildFund core values and operational principles are practiced, appropriate systems are in place and properly implemented, maintenance of good working relationships with local partners, government officials, and donors, and to ensure all staff and representatives are fully aware of and adhere to ChildFund policy and commitments about Child Safeguarding.
    DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

    Take all appropriate corrective actions, including disciplinary, legal or other actions in response to any violation of the Child Safeguarding Policy and follow up on any findings of a violation and review the applicable policies, procedures and protocols to identify and address any gaps or weaknesses.
    Supervise guide and mentor staff to achieve performance metrics and core outcomes and oversee the establishment and functioning of a strong, effective senior management/leadership team.
    Oversee the recruitment and orientation of senior and middle management staff, provide on-going talent management supervision, leadership, and guidance, and provide oversight in the management and development of NO human resources.
    Provide strategic oversight and ensure excellence for a healthy growing operational portfolio with program quality, satisfied and engaged staff, program strategies with monitoring and learning systems, and grant acquisition with appropriate pre- and post-award management.
    Drive, develop, and ensure the adaption, integration, and learning around key areas including child safeguard standards, monitoring and evaluation, disaster risks reduction, gender equity and diversity, and that an appropriate/timely/ effective disaster emergency response and preparedness plan is in place and updated regularly.
    Develop ChildFund reputation and brand among government and peer INGOs to pre-position, advocate, network and raise profile and reputation among key influencers important to children’s right.
    Ensure the organization is recognized by stakeholders (relevant government authorities, donors, other NGOs, media etc) as a strong child development organization and credible reference point on issues related to development, and specifically to be seen as a leader in children’s issues.
    Ensure optimal financial, human and physical resource allocation and management and quality standards (with the Shared Support Unit where applicable) for successful implementation of the country’s and organization’s strategic plan and mission and to monitor and report on their progress.
    Provide leadership in the development or management of assigned functions associated with the new program Delivery Models(s) initiative.
    Ensure proper use of ChildFund resources in pursuit of quality programs for child development, and ensure that adequate internal control are in place to protect NO financial and non-monetary assets and that they are used in accordance with donor terms and conditions.

    QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

    7 – 8 years’ experience in senior management position in development field
    Experience in emergency programs, and/or community development
    Experience in the management of large institutional grants preferred
    Proven track record of strong management skills with complex programs and a large number of staff.
    Experienced in child focused programming and sponsorship.
    Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English.
    Ability to grow/develop a development agency by attracting local and intercountry resources and building alliances.
    Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, social and political issues.
    Ability to pragmatically solve problems, plan a course of action using analytical, conceptual, strategic and forward-thinking abilities to achieve an effective resolution.
    Demonstrated technical expertise in such areas as: project, budget and resource management.
    Strong leadership skills in such areas as: fostering teamwork; developing and motivating others; managing change; conflict resolution; initiative and flexibility.
    Strong visioning, strategic planning, implementation ability and effective under pressure, results oriented and proactive with the ability to multi-task.
    Ability to demonstrate support for innovation and organizational changes needed to improve the organization’s effectiveness; helping others to successfully manage organizational change.
    Ability to recognize, react and adjust to rapidly changing conditions and to lead the resources in appropriate direction with cohesiveness and a sense of urgency
    Coalition building capabilities, external networking and experience in developing strategic partnerships
    Fluency in English and or Spanish (in Americas) – some countries would require fluency in Portuguese or French; and thus ability to communicate in another major language is highly desired.

    EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

    Master degree in related field of community development/social science or relevant discipline.

  • Resilience Innovation Country Lab Manager

    Resilience Innovation Country Lab Manager

    Here’s where you come in:
    As Resilience Innovation Country Lab Manager, you will drive and prioritize the development of diverse income streams to ensure the sustainability of the Response Innovation Lab. You will oversee and support innovation in the country Lab through the Resilience Innovation Lab partners and by building the country wide humanitarian innovation ecosystem. You will ensure innovation impact from projects in the lab, create a focus on learning, pivoting and flexibility. You will find country wide humanitarian challenges, capacity, new ideas to move into projects to improve humanitarian operations in the country and share with the global Response Innovation Lab network.
    Requirements include:

    A Bachelor’s degree in International development, business administration, social policy, communications or related stud.
    A minimum of 5 years’ experience in humanitarian practice, with at least 2 years in management positions.
    A team player with leadership qualities, excellent flexible project management skills, a partnership guru with a positive attitude, organization and dependability.
    Strong leadership skills; must demonstrate ability to lead a consortium.
    Capacity to prioritize and manage a diverse range of staff members, projects and activities.
    Confident communication and documentation skills; ability to represent the lab to a variety of stakeholders in a range of forums.
    Able to work on a cross-cultural environment with a multi-national staff.
    Demonstrates a commitment to RIL principles and values.
    Experience in an incubator, a start-up advisory, social enterprise, innovation space, project management or entrepreneurial experience.

    Is this the job for you?
    World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people.

  • Personal Assistant (PA) to the Executive Director

    Personal Assistant (PA) to the Executive Director

    Contract terms: 3 years
    Reports to: Executive Director
    Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
    Overall Responsibility
    The overall responsibility of the Personal Assistant (PA) to support the Executive Director (ED) in the fulfillment and execution of duties to ensure efficient management of the ED’s office, and effective liaison with external partners and contacts as delegated. The PA will be responsible for some human resource management responsibilities. The PA is expected to operate and perform to the highest professional standards, with considerable independence, diversified secretarial duties and designated administrative duties using initiative and judgment, high level organizational skills and knowledge of ACTS policies.
    Specific Responsibilities

    Support the Director in his/her daily administrative, planning and execution, and travel (including reservations and itineraries) related matters by maintaining a calendar of schedules, events, and meetings.
    Convene and/or coordinate requests for relevant meetings inside and outside ACTS, and support the ED in the planning and preparation of such meetings, including the production of agenda papers, produce succinct, error-free notes and minutes, and provide general assistance during presentations.
    Manage office correspondence with individuals and agencies, often corresponding on behalf of the Director as delegated. These include drafting/editing and/or sending general correspondence or proposals.
    Serve as the first point of contact for the ED with people from both inside and outside the office. This includes coordination of all appointments for the ED and arranging hospitality as required.
    Handle sensitive project information with great tact, discretion and judgment and perform such other tasks as assigned by the ED.
    Coordinate/liaise with other staff to follow-up on deadlines required by the ED.
    Liaise with other staff to order supplies for the ED’s office.
    Maintain an effective filing system both in electronic and hard formats.
    Receive, sign for and acknowledge the receipt of postal packages on behalf of the ED.
    Perform general secretarial duties including, but not limited to, typing, photocopying, filing and mailing.
    Keep abreast of ACTS research activities to be able to deliver briefings as necessary.
    Receive general calls and correspondence, responding/forwarding as appropriate. Keep all contact directories updated, including letters, emails, etc.
    Conduct extensive research and generate error-free write-ups on matters of critical importance to the Director’s planning and decision-making tasks.
    Coordinate human resource functions including: maintenance of human resource files; recruitment and induction of new staff, staff contract and leave management, staff welfare, medical cover and staff insurance.
    Support the Senior Management Team in implementing staff performance management activities.
    Support the development and implementation of human resource development plans.
    Coordinate the procurement, contracting and payments of of consultants.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Degree in a relevant course like secretarial, human resource management, or a relevant social science from a recognized university.
    Three years experience in a similar position.
    Excellent knowledge of protocol procedures.
    Strong diplomatic and communications skills in English. Knowledge of additional UN language(s) preferably French is an added advantage

    Key competencies
    The Personal Assistant to the ED shall demonstrate the following competencies:

    Able to administer and execute administrative processes and transactions.
    Able to perform work of confidential nature and handle a large volume of work.
    Able to maintain calm and composure even under pressure.
    Shows good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations.
    Focused on results and responds positively to feedback.
    Excellent knowledge in MS office applications.

  • Director

    Director

    Job description
    GHS is seeking a Director to support the growth of our new Nairobi office, which will serve as a hub for the East African region. GHS is an international consulting organization that aims to ensure the development and worldwide delivery of health products, technologies and information. We specialize in communications, advocacy, research and strategy. Our donors and clients include foundations, NGOs, government agencies, academic institutions and product development partnerships that are working in the health and development space.
    GHS currently has offices in New York, USA; New Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow and Kolkata, India; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Beijing, China; and, our most recent addition, Nairobi, Kenya. We also have a growing presence in Johannesburg, South Africa.
    GHS’s Director in Nairobi will be responsible for spearheading new business development efforts in Kenya and across East Africa; hiring, managing and mentoring a small team; and coordinating day-to-day operations of the office. He or she will also manage the development and execution of communications and advocacy strategies for GHS’s clients and partners, focused on major health and development challenges in the region, including reproductive maternal, newborn and child health, HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, neglected tropical diseases, nutrition and health financing, among others.
    This is the ideal position for an intelligent, entrepreneurial, motivated and passionate senior professional who has a sophisticated understanding of an evolving global health environment and a strong background in global health advocacy and/or communications. The individual should also possess excellent diplomatic and client relations skills and an energetic and flexible management style. We are seeking someone who can thrive in a fast-paced, demanding and entrepreneurial environment.
    This will be a full-time, Nairobi-based position. The Director will report to GHS’s Executive Vice President. Kenyan and other East African nationals are encouraged to apply; preference will be given to individuals with permission to work in Kenya.
    Additional information about responsibilities and qualifications is included below.
    Responsibilities Specifically, GHS’s Nairobi-based Director will:

    Plan, direct, and coordinate the strategic, operational and administrative direction of the GHS Nairobi office, working in close collaboration with GHS’s EVP
    Oversee a range of high-profile projects in Kenya/East Africa, including developing and implementing advocacy and media/communications strategies and market research
    Identify and secure new business opportunities with development agencies, foundations, private sector companies and civil society organizations based in Kenya
    Create and maintain interactions and networks with government agencies, multilaterals, CSOs and other partners in Kenya and East Africa
    Hire, build and mentor an appropriately-sized team to support client work and new business development efforts
    Manage client relationships, ensuring that excellent service is delivered to clients and keeping other senior managers and the organization’s senior leadership apprised of project development
    Create and track project work plans and budgets to ensure successful and timely completion of client deliverables
    Manage the establishment of the administrative functions of the Nairobi office
    Attend frequent domestic and international meetings and events both with clients and alone, on their behalf
    Maintain effective communication between the Nairobi office, other country offices and the NYC-based head office

    Required Qualifications

    12-15 years of experience in global health and development areas; some of which should be in a management position
    Proven ability to assist with organizational growth and drive profitability as well as proven success at cultivating new or expanded business opportunities
    Strong relationships with global health stakeholders from the public, private and civil society sectors in Kenya and across East Africa
    Deep understanding of advocacy and communications in an African context
    Experience managing cross-client, cross-office and cross-cultural challenges, including staffing, resource allocations, organizational development, knowledge management, etc.
    Excellent leadership and talent management skills: ability to manage, mentor, motivate and inspire staff and colleagues
    Creative and collaborative management style with hands-on approach to project management (i.e., willingness to “roll up one’s sleeves”)
    Ability to produce — and to mentor GHS staff to build their own teams to produce — client ready documents across the full range of GHS services
    Ability and desire to function in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
    Willingness to travel internationally; overseas work experience is a plus
    Excellent oral and written communications skills; fluency in English, both spoken and written, is required & Kiswahili and/or French proficiency is a plus
    Master’s degree in a related field or Bachelor’s degree with additional qualifications (course certificates)
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

  • Director of Programmes

    Director of Programmes

    Job description
    Please note: this position can be undertaken in many locations, not just Nairobi.
    Deadline to apply: 11.59PM Eastern Standard Time, Monday, 14th May, 2018. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, however, so please do apply at your earliest convenience.Summary
    SumOfUs is looking for an experienced non-profit leader to work side by side with our Executive Director. This is a full-time position, requiring a minimum of 32 hours per week, and can be undertaken by anyone on a timezone between GMT +1 and GMT -6.
    The Director of Programmes will be a senior member of the SumOfUs leadership team. They will keep an overview of campaign strategy for the organisation as a whole, and our impact. They will help to manage communications and fundraising work. They may also be asked to cover for the Executive Director at key meetings and media interviews.
    The ideal candidate has 8+ years of campaigns and fundraising experience, with at least two years in a “digital first” or rapid response environment, as well as line management and project management experience. If you are passionate about mobilising people power to challenge some of the world’s largest corporations, while building the strength and skills of a talented staff team to do the same, then this could be the perfect role for you.A bit about us
    SumOfUs is a community of people from around the world committed to curbing the growing power of corporations. We want to buy from, work for and invest in companies that respect the environment, treat their workers well and respect democracy. And we’re not afraid to challenge them when they don’t.
    In an age of multinational companies that are bigger and richer than some countries, it can be easy to feel powerless. But there is a gap in their defenses. The biggest corporations in the world rely on ordinary people to keep them in business. We are their customers, their employees, and often their investors. When we act together, we can be more powerful than they are. Together, our community of millions act as a global consumer watchdog – running and winning campaigns to hold the biggest companies in the world accountable.
    Here are some things you might do

    Maximise our members’ impact through our campaigns
    Help set impact goals for our organisation, and monitor our progress against them
    Support our campaigns and fundraising staff to come up with imaginative strategies that will outstrip our campaign targets’ defences
    Work with staff across product, operations and fundraising – amongst others – to bring in expertise to judge the right risks and bold new tactics to take our campaigns to the next level
    Help to lead our organisation into the next stage of its development
    Work with our staff team to develop their skills and judgement to grow into even better campaigners
    Collaborate with partners, funders and others to shape innovative areas of work that will take SumOfUs into the next five years with confidence
    Bring SumOfUs members along on a journey of growing understanding of how they can challenge corporate power as a member of SumOfUs
    Guide choices about how we can campaign
    Be a key voice in decisions about regional growth and expansion, widening the languages we campaign in, or developing our increasingly sophisticated mass mobilisation tactics for shareholders
    Contribute to critical internal conversations about team structure, approaches to staff development and the training opportunities we can offer our team
    Represent SumOfUs to the wider world
    Stand in for the Executive Director for public-facing work as appropriate, such as media appearances, or meetings with key stakeholders
    Help to foster key relationships with SumOfUs members, funders and journalists who are keen to learn more about our work
    Management/other
    Supervise senior SumOfUs staff (specific staff to be determined based on experience and skill-set of successful candidate)
    Serve on SumOfUs’s Leadership Teams, which guide the organisation overall, including leading the Campaigns Leadership Team
    Participate or present in Board meetings as requested or needed
    The Programme Director will report to the Executive Director.
    We need someone who

    We have no formal education requirements – if you can learn and grow with the job, that’s all that matters. This role requires some who has:

    A track record running and winning campaigns using mass mobilisation approaches
    Deep familiarity with the MoveOn/Avaaz/38 Degrees/GetUp/Campact model of digital first campaigning
    Experience of fundraising from one-off and regular (recurring) small donations
    Fluency in written and spoken English (our language of operation)
    Experience supervising staff and working as part of a diverse team

    At least one of the following:

    Fluency in another language used by SumOfUs (French, German or Spanish)
    Experience of shareholder campaigning
    Experience of devising effective campaign strategies to win campaigns against corporate targets
    Familiarity with using technology as a tool to drive social change
    Big pluses include
    Proficiency in widely spoken languages other than those listed above
    Experience working closely with communities affected by corporate accountability issues — from indigenous communities to low-wage workers
    Extensive network of community organizations, non-profits and advocacy groups, and a political understanding of a range of geographical regions
    Experience of working with or as part of a board
    Expertise in any of the areas of public policy associated with the appropriate regulation and oversight of corporations (e.g. corporate tax, labour regulations, data regulation and privacy)
    Experience of a working for a number of different organisations, including those in the private sector or government sectors (at any level of seniority)