Kenya Scouts Association Job Vacancies

The Kenya Scouts Association (KSA) is the leading Scouting presence in Africa and the largest youth movement in Kenya where it was established in 1910.

As part of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, KSA aspires to create a better World through provision of a value-based and skills-oriented education for young people.

In view of the pending expiry of employment contracts of senior professional staff at the Scouts Headquarters on 31st December 2011, KSA wishes to invite applications for the following posts that will support the volunteer structure of the Association.

All posts are open to the current membership of KSA and any other professionals supporting the aims of Scouting.

1. National Executive Commissioner / CEO

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the day to day running of the organization based on organization’s policy.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of the organizations strategic plan
• Ensure that the organization is consistently and positively presented to relevant stakeholders.
• Act as spokesperson for the organization in local and international forums
• Ensure the financial well being of the organization and adherence to statutory obligations
• Prepare and present reports and committee papers to the National Executive Committee and the Governing Council.
• Lead, inspire and motivate the organization’s staff
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the National Executive Committee and the Governing Council.

Essential skills, knowledge and competencies

• A University degree or its equivalent
• At least five years leadership experience in a similar organization or department
• Proven leadership skills including corporate governance, strategic planning, financial management, coaching, administration, negotiation and marketing.
• Ability to prepare and analyze programme plans, financial forecasts and feasibility studies.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication as well as interpersonal skills.
• Ability to formulate, execute major policies, programmes and objectives to promote and ensure accountability, transparency and the organizations sustainability.
• Be a team player
• Ability to work under pressure and meet set deadlines
• Good understanding of Scouting

2. Youth Programme Executive

Job Requirements

• A University degree or its equivalent
• Ability to design, deliver and implement the youth programme
• Ability to monitor and evaluate the standards of youth programme delivery and implementation
• Ability to liaise with other partners for the implementation of supplementary youth activities.
• At least 5 years experience in a similar position
• Good understanding of Scouting

3. Training Executive

Job Requirements

• A University degree or its equivalent
• Ability to coordinate and support the National Training team
• Ability to plan and implement a programme of refresher trainings in specific skill areas.
• Ability to design, implement and review the training contents of various levels of trainings.
• At least 5 years experience in a similar position.
• Good understanding of Scouting.

4. Security & Special Programme Executive

Job Requirements

• A University degree or its equivalent
• At least 5 years experience in a similar position.
• Ability to provide security in camps and training centres
• Ability and readiness to work long hours
• Ability to develop security and special programme work plans
• Ability to enrich and diversify special programmes
• Ability to network and build contacts with security agencies
• Good understanding of Scouting
• Certificate of Good conduct

5. Principal Manager Scout Shops {Kenya}

Job Requirements

• University Degree or its equivalent
• Ability to initiate marketing strategies to promote the activities of the Scout Shops {K}
• Ability to enhance sales and earnings of the Scout Shops {K}
• Ability to avail reasonable and affordable stocks in all the Scout Shops
• Ability to monitor and evaluate performance of Scout Shops, Franchise and outlet facilities.
• Good understanding of Scouting
• At least 5 years experience in a similar position.
• Certificate of Good Conduct

6. Resource Mobilization, Community Development, Partnerships, Camps & Training Centres Executive

Job Requirements

• University degree or its equivalent
• Ability to coordinate projects
• Ability to develop and write project proposals.
• Ability to develop, rehabilitate to reasonable standards campsite and training centers.
• Ability to transform campsites and training centers to self sustaining entities.
• Ability to network and source for partners
• Ability to formulate strategies for community participation in Scouting
• At least 5 years experience in a similar position
• Good understanding of Scouting.

7. Public Relations and Communications Executive

Job Requirements

• University degree or its equivalent
• Ability to formulate strategies to strengthen public relations and communications at all levels.
• Ability to formulate Communication and Public Relations work plans.
• Ability to formulate strategies to raise the profile of Scouting nationally and Internationally.
• Ability to liaise with print and mass media for coverage of Scouting events.
• Ability to integrate ICT in all departments of the Association
• At least 5 years experience in a similar position.
• Good understanding of Scouting

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications, latest CV, day time telephone number, copies of relevant credentials and details of three referees.

So as to be received by the undersigned on or before 9th September, 2011

The Chairman Management Committee
Kenya Scouts Association
P.O. Box 41422-00100
Nairobi

or kenyascouts@yahoo.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted