NGO Kenyan Jobs 2013.
The Position: Executive Director
Location: Nairobi, with regional and international travel /
Closing date: October 11, 2013
The Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW) is a women’s human rights organization that works
towards a society free from all forms of violence against women.
We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated and creative women’s rights defender to serve as the COVAW Executive Director.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will provide overall leadership in strategic direction for the organization through its office in Nairobi.
The person should have:
• At least a Master’s Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Business Management, Human
Rights or related fields or the equivalent.
• Relevant experience in management and Governance.
• Strategic Management and Process Skills.
• Proven track record in resource mobilization and management.
• Proven people management and leadership skills with a strong track record of developing people.
• Ability to provide strategic financial sustainability and overall financial oversight; ensuring financial
management in line with COVAW internal controls and adherence to international financial standards.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and good negotiation skills.
• Commitment to COVAW values.
• Ability to work and perform under pressure.
• Ability to communicate in both English and Kiswahili, both oral and written (e.g. proposal writing)
including public speaking.
• Basic understanding of electronic communications and standard office computer software.
• Knowledge/familiarity with national, regional and other international mechanisms/ instruments on
women’s rights.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally.
Visit www.covaw.or.ke to get a copy of the full job description.
How to Apply:
Please send:
1) Current CV, 3 referees and cover letter (addressing how you meet the necessary qualifications);
2) A personal statement, of not more than 800 words expressing why you think you are best suited for
the position and why you want to become the next Executive Director for COVAW.
E-mail: recruit@covaw.or.ke (please include “Executive Director” in the subject line of the email)
No phone calls please. Only email applications will be accepted.
The application closing date is October 11, 2013 by 5 pm EAT. C.Vs will be reviewed as they are received.
We thank all who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
COVAW encourages, promotes and supports diversity in all aspects of its work.
The Position: Executive Director
Location: Nairobi, with regional and international travel /
Closing date: October 11, 2013
The Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW) is a women’s human rights organization that works
towards a society free from all forms of violence against women.
We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated and creative women’s rights defender to serve as the COVAW Executive Director.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will provide overall leadership in strategic direction for the organization through its office in Nairobi.
The person should have:
• At least a Master’s Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Business Management, Human
Rights or related fields or the equivalent.
• Relevant experience in management and Governance.
• Strategic Management and Process Skills.
• Proven track record in resource mobilization and management.
• Proven people management and leadership skills with a strong track record of developing people.
• Ability to provide strategic financial sustainability and overall financial oversight; ensuring financial
management in line with COVAW internal controls and adherence to international financial standards.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and good negotiation skills.
• Commitment to COVAW values.
• Ability to work and perform under pressure.
• Ability to communicate in both English and Kiswahili, both oral and written (e.g. proposal writing)
including public speaking.
• Basic understanding of electronic communications and standard office computer software.
• Knowledge/familiarity with national, regional and other international mechanisms/ instruments on
women’s rights.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally.
Visit www.covaw.or.ke to get a copy of the full job description.
How to Apply:
Please send:
1) Current CV, 3 referees and cover letter (addressing how you meet the necessary qualifications);
2) A personal statement, of not more than 800 words expressing why you think you are best suited for
the position and why you want to become the next Executive Director for COVAW.
E-mail: recruit@covaw.or.ke (please include “Executive Director” in the subject line of the email)
No phone calls please. Only email applications will be accepted.
The application closing date is October 11, 2013 by 5 pm EAT. C.Vs will be reviewed as they are received.
We thank all who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
COVAW encourages, promotes and supports diversity in all aspects of its work.
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