Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day to day management of the organization and implementation of programme activities.
• Ensuring implementation of sound management policies, procedures and systems for effective and efficient programme delivery.
• Responsible for fundraising, developing and implementing strategies to ensure financial sustainability.
• Secretary to the Board of Directors and ensures that all statutory and legal requirements are complied with.
• Developing competent and motivated human resources, through effective recruitment, training, couching and mentoring.
• Provides leadership to staff and inculcates in them IED’s values and ensures high productivity and excellence and ensures compliance with policies and procedures.

• Must have a Masters Degree in Social Sciences or an equivalent.
• A degree in law and qualification as a Certified Public Secretary will be added advantage.
• At least five years experience in a senior position in a non-governmental organization dealing with research and advocacy with a focus on democracy, governance, human rights and gender equity
• Proven experience and record in designing programmes and developing project proposals, fundraising and negotiation, implementing, monitoring and evaluating programmes and projects.
• Demonstrable management skills and leadership qualities.
• Computer literate with excellent communication and presentation skills.