Chief Executive Officer

Overview

Our client, a global movement of people creating a new world of inclusion and community, where every single person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability or disability, helping to make the world a better, healthier and more joyful place—one athlete, one volunteer, one family member at a time, is seeking to recruit a Chief Executive Officer.

Responsibilities

Vision & Strategy

1. Inline with the Special Olympics International Global Strategic plan, Special Olympics Unified Leadership, set strategic goals for Special Olympics Kenya.
2. Develop strategy to evaluate and track the progress in reaching the strategic goals.
3. Uphold Special Olympics mission, vision, philosophy and principles.
4. Develop strategies to assess and minimize risks to Special Olympics Kenya.
5. Develop strategies to drive excellence in the organization including project management, people & practices.

Resource mobilization, Relationship Management & Networking

1. Together with the board develop best practices for fundraising, diversification of revenue and management of organization’s resources.
2. In line with Government of Kenya laws, Special Olympics International General Rules, Corporate/NGO good governance and management best practices develop/review policies that position Special Olympics Kenya as a cutting-edge non-profit organization.
3. Negotiate or approve agreements and contracts for Special Olympics Kenya.
4. Evaluate and track the success of the company in reaching its goals.
5. Act as the primary spokesperson for the company.

Compliance

1. Ensure compliance with Government of Kenya laws, Special Olympics Kenya constitution, Special Olympics International General Rules and other regulations.
2. Manage Special Olympics Kenya organizational structure and communicate with the board of directors.

Operations & Management

1. Manage overall operations and make major decisions affecting the organization.
2. Help with recruiting new staff members and create an environment that promotes great performance and positive morale
3. Oversee the Special Olympics Kenya fiscal activity, including budgeting, reporting, and auditing.
4. Provide organization- wide leadership, identify and address problems.
5. Oversee overall grants application, implementation and reporting.
6. Manage & collaborate with staffing to ensure successful attainment of strategic goals in a Unified Leadership manner.

Additional education

Degree in business administration/Sports Management/project management or relevant field.

Experience

Additional experience

• Proven experience as CEO or in other managerial position.
• Experience in developing successful strategies and implementing vision.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles.

Skills

• leadership
• communication skills
• Corporate governance

Additional skills

• Familiarity with diverse nongovernmental organization functions such as marketing, fundraising, finance, stakeholder management & government relations etc.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to cultivate strong partnerships networks.
• Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.

Terms and conditions

All applications to be submitted through vacancies@myafricanjobs.com by 26th July 2024.