Marie Stopes Kenya (MSK)is a Local Non-Governmental Organization affiliated to Marie Stopes International.
MSK has provided affordable high quality innovative reproductive and
sexual health care services to her clientele since 1986 through its
nationwide network of static in reach centers and mobile outreach to
avail SRH services to the hard to reach rural citizenry of the republic
of Kenya.
MSK is seeking to recruit an experienced and qualified individual for the following position:
Director, Corporate Services
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will provide
leadership, direction and supervision for MSK programme support
operations which include human resources, administration, ICT,
procurement and logistics.
1) The position provides leadership, direction and supervision for MSK
program support operations, inclusive of administration, information,
communication and technology and human resources. An important aspect of
the responsibility is the direct management and oversight of human
resource activities to promote performance. Specifically:
a) Human Resources: Develop, supervise and monitor the implementation of
human resource policies, procedures and systems per CO, legal and MSK
policies and procedures to include modification of HR related manuals,
employee relations, staff development, orientation, performance
management activities and gender, equity and diversity.
b) Administration and Procurement: Supervise and monitor all aspects of
the MSK administrative and procurement activities based on MSK policies,
procedures and donor requirements.
c) Information Technology (IT): Supervise and monitor the MSK IT
activities to ensure that appropriate technical support is available for
software, hardware and communications to include technical analyses,
Local Area Network (LAN), wireless, VOIP and information back-up
systems.
2) Provide leadership as part of the Country Management Team. This
position has the responsibility to manage program support resources,
ensuring the proper authorization for and use of resources, and
management of risk to reduce misuse or loss.
3) The position ensures that all MSK program support activities are
implemented efficiently and cost-effectively, providing high quality
services and information to the CO, regional and headquarters staff,
donors and other stakeholders. The position requires the development of
annual plans related to program support and the management of annual
objectives to completion.
Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or Equivalent, an MBA or Masters Degree in any of the fields will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 15 years experience, 5 years of which must be in a senior position with a large NGO, managing at least 2 of the key functional areas.
- A broad understanding of human resources, ICT, administration and procurement / logistics is a must.
- People management especially an understanding of emotional intelligence and how teams work are critical, and proven management skills including planning, directing, coordinating, coaching and mentoring a must. International exposure/ experience will be an added advantage
- Proficiency in office suite computer applications and its applications is a must.
Applications with detailed CVs with contact details of 3 referees should be submitted to:
People and Development Dept
benson.mukanzi@mariestopes.or.ke
Marie Stopes Kenya
benson.mukanzi@mariestopes.or.ke
Marie Stopes Kenya
On or before 22nd June 2012
Due to the urgency of the
requirement to fill this position applications will be reviewed as they
come ‘Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity employer’