Executive Director at Farming Systems Kenya

Executive Director’s roles

• On behalf of the Board of directors implement appropriate strategies, plans and procedures to ensure achievement of the FSK Vision and Mission;
• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Management Team so as to ensure delivery of corporate objectives and Programs;
• Ensure Programme Delivery and quality
• Ensure programmes respond to contextual needs, using Theory of Change, community centred methodologies, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Ensure qualitative deliverables and robust monitoring/evaluation, reporting and auditing of programmatic activities and financial expenditures, compliance set guidelines including with procurement procedures and risks management aspects of the organization’s framework and design.
• Take responsibility for fulfilling all contractual terms of grants including compliance that fall under the organization’s portfolio, reporting, procurement, retention of documentation, etc. providing oversight and guarantee deliverables within the contractual timelines and quality standards.
• Ensure all key programme information is recorded and stored for future retrieval.
• Make quality checks, at least quarterly, to ensure confidence with the quality of data.
• Oversee day-to-day administrative matters and establish effective structures, processes and systems to ensure appropriate control over FSK operations;
• Creating opportunities for FSK geared towards its sustainability as an institution. The executive director is responsible for presenting the annual budget on time and making sure that all other financial tasks are completed in an efficient and timely manner. Lastly, he/she is responsible for protecting the assets of FSK against fraud and financial abuse.
• Spearhead the establishment and sustenance of networks and partnerships to ensure the FSK ’s financial sustainability through effective financial and resource mobilization strategies;
• Organization, Staffing, and Recruitment based on needs and as directed by the board, assigning of duties and remuneration of the same accordingly.
• Hiring and firing of staff following the laid down procedures as established by FSK policy document.

Support the Board of Directors by:-

• Facilitating discussion on important topics relevant to meetings
• Keeping them informed of decisions and changes.
• To ensure that all Departmental heads/branch heads come up with job descriptions for their respective staff and that all staff are fully deployed and productive.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory, legal and regulatory requirements and establish mitigation measures against emerging programs, business risks and operational risks;
• Enhance the Farming Systems Kenya’s public image by promoting and upholding high standards of integrity and governance within the organization and cultivating positive working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Maintain a conducive work environment that helps attract, retain and motivate employees and foster a culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship.
• Spearhead resource mobilization strategy for the organization.
• In consultation with the Board, provide leadership for the advocacy work of the organization
• FSK official spokesperson together with the chairman of the board consequently serving as the official link between FSK and all external partners and collaborators.

Professional requirements

• Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications:
• Master’s Degree preferably from the field of agriculture or related field from a reputable University or 1st degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience will be considered
• Appropriate professional experience in a management position preferably within the NGO environment will be an added advantage.
• Strong programme management, Capacity Development, Strategic Management and
• Human Resource Management skills.
• Must be able to manage staff members with vision, motivation and responsibility to excel.
• Should have a strong financial management, negotiation, planning and budgeting including fundraising skills.

Other Requirements

• In addition to the person specifications outlined, candidates are expected to fulfil the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the Leadership and Integrity
• Act and applications should be accompanied by copies of the following documents:
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Clearance from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (You can attach an e-citizen receipt in case of recent application)
• National Identity Card