Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 24 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Mary’s Meals provides one good meal to some of the world’s poorest children every school day. Our work is named after Mary, the mother of Jesus, who brought up her own child in poverty. Mary’s Meals consists of, respects, and reaches out to people of all faiths and of none.

Key responsibilities:
• Develop and implement multi-year strategies aligned with global priorities.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and internal controls.
• Develop strong relationships with the Board of Trustees, and ensure they are fully supported and informed on the Kenya programme and wider global programmes activities.
• Lead strategic initiatives for programme expansion and development.
• Work alongside other NGOs, government and international partners to share best practice and further the interests and reach of Mary’s Meals, engaging strategically with the Government and other major stakeholders.
• Role model our culture and values in all aspects of your work.

Required Skills & Experience:
• Minimum 5 years of experience working as a Country Director or an equivalent senior leadership role within an NGO in a developing country.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a pragmatic approach to implementation.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and manage change.
• Strategic thinker with excellent communication skills.
• Extensive operational/logistical experience in a fast paced, comparable programme with responsibility for, financial resources, assets and external relationships.
• Experience in financial management, budgeting, and reporting.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability to diverse backgrounds.

Benefits:
• 8% non-contributory pension contribution - after 3 months (for international candidates the 8% pension contribution will be paid as a part of salary)
• 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing by 1 day each completed calendar year, to a maximum of 39 days (+ option to buy another week)
• Flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme, including perks and cash back opportunities
• Life assurance


Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education:

Job application procedure

If you want to become part of a worldwide movement of people who will not accept that any child in this world of plenty should endure a day without a meal, then we would love to hear from you.
Applications stating expected salary and CV (including contacts for three referees) should be e-mailed to jobs.kenya@marysmeals.org  indicating the position title and applicant’s name in the subject line.
All attached files should be saved under the applicant’s name.
Interested and qualified? Go to Mary’s Meals International on apply.workable.com to apply



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