CMD-Kenya is a leading organization in efforts to facilitate the growth of and perpetuate multipart/ democracy through capacity building of political parties in Kenya.
To that end CMD-Kenya works closely with its member political parties and others, the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy and other similar centres and political party strengthening bodies in Africa and around the world. CMD-Kenya also collaborates with civil society organizations.NGOs, and with government.
We seek a qualified person for the position listed below to boost our capacity.
Deputy Executive Director
The role of the Deputy Executive Director is to deputise the Executive Director in providing strategic leadership, implementation of policies, and steering of processes and staff in accomplishing the objectives of CMD.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Deputy Executive Director will perform the following functions among others:-
- Support the Executive Director in policy initiation and implementation;
- Assist in management and administration;
- Support in liaising with member parties and partners of all kinds;
- Support in the development of new initiatives;
- Oversee, especially in terms of policy and strategy, the development and efficient running of the Knowledge Centre;
- Direct the development of and efficient functioning of research activities;
- Carry out other tasks as may be assigned by the Executive Director or Oversight Board.
- A bachelor's degree from a recognised institution. Postgraduate qualifications will be an added advantage;
- Proficiency in research and its methodologies. Working experience in an institution that conducts research will be an added advantage;
- Proven and significant working experience of at least 5 years (3 of which must be at a senior level) with or in political parties, politics, or like minded organisations.
- Strong leadership, analytic and organizational skills, demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team;
- Excellent communication skills and good ability in report writing;
- Computer literacy. Knowledge of policy and strategic sides of ICT will be an added advantage.
CENTRE FOR MULTIPARTY DEMOCRACY [CMD-KENYA]
6th Floor, International House, Mama Ngina Street
Tel: 2215731,2215782,2216118 Fax 2216119
email jobs @ imd-cmd.co.ke
Website: www.cmd.or.ke
