MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
The
Executive Officer will:
- Support the Section Director to design, manage,
document, communicate, and track the implementation of the deliberations
of the quarterly Board meetings and Annual Delegates Conference,
Preparatory and Nominations Committees (40%).
- Support Chairperson, Board members, and Section
Director with logistical and intellectual resources to enable them to
represent the organisation to the Amnesty movement and elsewhere
(30%).
- Ensure the management and governance activities
are clearly budgeted, timely requisitioned for, and reported in the
organisational monitoring, evaluation, and learning tools (10%).
- Coordinate and document the meetings of the
Weekly and Management team, communicate decisions to the team, track
action points, and ensure implementation (20%).
WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE IN THIS JOB?
- Board and committee chairpersons and members
left informed, coordinated, and effectively prepared for all Board,
committee, and Annual Delegates meetings with adequate notice,
high-quality information, clear areas for decision-making, and confidence
that their decisions are being implemented fully.
- Section Director, Chairperson, and other office
bearers in the first instance, other Board members are supported to
accurately and powerfully represent Amnesty Kenya and build circles of
conscience and public awareness and support for AIK work.
- Amnesty International movement engaged, left
informed of Amnesty Kenya’s impact and influenced by our positions and
advise.
- Organisational calendar as well as management
and all staff meetings and processes are coordinated and documented to
ensure cohesion, staff safety, and leaderful and value-based interaction.
- Effective coordination of Section Director’s
email in-tray and meetings as well as delegating where necessary.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
ESSENTIAL
- A degree in social sciences, management, or
another appropriate discipline.
- Commitment to realising the Kenyan constitution
and Amnesty’s organisational values, vision, and policy positions.
- Clear understanding of organizational strategy,
governance, and the role of Boards.
- Excellent levels of ethical and inter-personal
skills, confidence and tact.
- Excellent analytical, presentation, and good
working knowledge of technology systems, including Microsoft, cloud-based
storage, and team management software.
- Proven ability to react to fast-changing
political situations, exercising and promoting creative thinking.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience working
in international, multi-locational or complex organisations.
DESIRABLE
- Significant experience in liaising with diverse
stakeholders from government, civic and businesses.
- Demonstrated experience with survey and other
information crowd-sourcing tools.
- Current membership in one or more associations
or networks.
How to Apply
