Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) - Executive Director Vacancy

The Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) is a registered non-governmental organization that seeks to promote the rights of torture victims, public interest litigation and protect Kenyans from all forms of state perpetrated torture by advocating for legal and policy reforms.

IMLU wishes to recruit a suitably qualified person to fill the position of Executive Director.

Purpose of the Job/Job Profile

The Executive Director will be required to provide overall guidance running the organization and implementation of the strategic plan in a cost effective and efficient manner.

The Executive Director will also be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the organization, resource mobilization, managing staff and developing plans. The person will also represent IMLU at the national, regional and international levels when necessary. The ED is a key official and is expected to take a leadership role for the organization and often fulfill a motivational role in addition to office-based work.

Primary Tasks

Responsible to Board of Directors, the incumbent will be expected to:

• Conceptualize, design and implement programmes through the IMLU’s strategic plan and its annual operational plans.
• Identify resource mobilization opportunities and initiate activities to assist IMLU in generating sufficient programme and organizational funding;
• Oversee and ensure effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all programmes;
• Maintain excellent working relationships with the staff, partners, grant makers and other stakeholders;
• Promote IMLU within national, regional, international and intergovernmental (human rights) organizations and institutions;
• Responsible for overall organizational, finances, management and administration of the organization on day to day basis
• Develop the strategic plans and budget for the organization.
• Lead, coach and mentor staff and ensure optimum utilization of organizational human and material resources in order to meet set objectives and statutory regulations.

Competences Required

• A Bachelors degree in human rights, law, Medicine, political science or any other related field;
• A Diploma in programme/project management, monitoring and evaluation would be an added advantage;
• A minimum of three years experience in a related senior management position in the human rights/social justice sector;
• Demonstrable understanding of and commitment to human rights, social justice and change;
• Strong fundraising, financial management and human resource skills.
• Good command of English and Kiswahili languages

Attributes required for the Position

• Excellent research and advocacy skills;
• Being self-motivated, committed to human rights, organized and able to function well under pressure.
• Must be willing to take the initiative and work independently with minimal supervision;
• Ability to appreciate, respect and promote gender and women’s rights both at the work place and in programme/project work;
• Impeccable field and Internet-based research abilities;
• Experience in writing project proposals, reports and policy briefs;
• Ability to work in a diverse team and offer leadership;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as IT competency.

Applicants should send a cover letter attaching a detailed CV and names, addresses and current telephone/mobile numbers of three referees and a statement of present and expected gross salary before the end of day Wednesday 8th September 2010 to:

Email: jobs@imlu.org

Kindly note that we will only receive email copies

IMLU is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other ground for discrimination.

Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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