CAPA GS ADVERT

GENERAL SECRETARY’S ADVERT - JD

Job Description

The appointment, which is for a five-year renewable contract period, is open to citizens of those Provinces who are full members of CAPA.

The General Secretary of CAPA is responsible to the organisation’s governing Council for:

• Advising Council on all aspects of the organisation’s strategic development;
• Acting as the ambassador for the organisation in meetings with leading figures in government, private industry and with development agencies;
• Managing the planning and delivery of the organisation’s established programmes and activities in the best interests of the organisation and its members
• Developing and securing funding for new programmes of work in accordance with the organisation’s relationships with its member-provinces, with other international organisations and funding agencies, governments and businesses;
• Exercising financial control and budgetary management of the organisation and its programmes;
• Upholding Christian values and the credibility of the organization
• Managing the CAPA Secretariat at its Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

Key Deliverables

• Provision of a clear strategic direction for CAPA and overall leadership;
• Delivery of CAPA programmes and activities to a high standard of performance;
• Introduction of new programmes and activities related to the needs of the member Provinces and communities;
• Securing new funding agreements with existing and potential donors/funders;
• Full implementation of the Constitution agreed by the CAPA Council;
• Effective delivery of outputs established in the organisation’s Business Plan;
• Effective financial control and management;
• Facilitating a culture that inspires and motivates all employees;
• Actively seeking out and promoting initiatives that improve and maximise efficiency and make best use of resources;
• Developing a succession plan within the management team.

Person Specification

As a potential candidate, you will be assessed against the following key requirements for the post:

Experience

• Maturity in the Christian Faith and demonstrated commitment of living out that faith in all areas of life.
• Post –graduate education level in related fields including but not limited to Theology, Leadership, and Community Development.
• Solid track record of strong leadership, building and motivating effective and productive teams in an organisation of comparable size;
• Strong administrative and financial skills demonstrated in a senior strategic role;
• Establishing, managing and developing collaborative working relationships with a range of internal and external bodies;
• Experience and understanding of international development issues, including social and economic development;
• A track record of negotiating, influencing and persuading others at a senior level both internally and externally;
• A record of achievement in securing funding from external sources including funding agencies and the private sector
• Effective communication at all levels often covering complex and wide ranging subjects;

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish credibility quickly, particularly in new areas of influence;
• A consultative and facilitative style with the ability to influence others where appropriate;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to provide direction and leadership in a way that inspires confidence and commitment and encourages ideas, innovation and initiative from others;
• Ability to demonstrate authority, commitment, consistency and fairness;
• Ability to think clearly and analytically, grasp complex issues and develop sound judgments in a sensitive environment;
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills at the most senior levels to lead, develop and participate in partnerships and strategic alliances;
• Robust and comfortable with operating in a challenging environment;
• Committed to the efficient and effective management of financial resources and staff.

Other key Attributes

• Commitment to the role and mandate of CAPA;
• Ability to demonstrate authority, commitment, consistency and fairness;
• Politically astute and aware.
• Capacity to model values and ethical standards in the organization’s work
• Openness to change with ability to manage complexities arising out of change processes.
• Strong ability to raise the profile and visibility of CAPA both locally and internationally.

Important Information for Applicants

• Applications should include a full curriculum vitae (including comprehensive details of key achievements and responsibilities, a list of references and current salary) along with a covering letter addressing the job description and person specification and indicating motivation for the role.
• This is a full-time position based in Nairobi and the salary is competitive and commensurate with the seniority of the appointment.
• Candidates must have the right to work in Kenya. This requirement will apply to all applicants irrespective of their nationality.
• Closing date 15^th August 2019
• Application and relevant documents be sent to info@capa-hq.org
• Only short listed candidates will be contacted.