YWCA Branch Manager Job in Meru, Kenya

Aug 23, 2017

Young Women Christian Association (YWCA)

Job Vacancy: Branch Manager

Location: Meru, Kenya

Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) is a National Organization founded in 1912 whose purpose is to develop the leadership and collective power of women and girls to achieve social and economic empowerment, human rights, health, security, dignity, freedom, justice and peace for all humanity.
 

 

The Association invites application for the position of Branch Manager for its Branch in Meru. 

The successful candidate will be based in Meru and will report to the Branch Executive Committee through the Branch Chairperson.

Duties and Responsibilities

• In charge of the day to day running of the Branch


• In charge of Human Resource Management in the Branch in liaison with the National Headquarters


• Liaise with the National Headquarters on Administrative and Policy matters as per existing YWCA Governance regulations


• Ensure Resource Mobilization for Branch Programmes and Activities


• Ensure timely reporting to National Headquarters; Branch Standing Committees and donor agencies as may be required


• In charge of the organization’s facilities in the Branch


•  Coordinate all Standing Committee meetings and all other meetings at the Branch level as per YWCA Policy


• Maintenance of facilities


• Sustainability of the Branch


• Oversee and ensure effective Programme Management at the Branch


• Responsible for Financial Management at the Branch and ensure that Internal Controls are adhered to


• Ensure Development and adherence to Annual Plans and Budgets as per the existing Strategic Plan


• Participate in National meetings and events as required


• Ensure Membership recruitment, development and retention at the Branch level


• Ensure capacity building and orientation for staff and volunteers is done, in liaison with the National Headquarters


• Enhance fellowship among staff and members


• Networking and collaboration with partners undertaking similar activities

Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree in Business Administration or Social Sciences


• 4 years experience in a similar position is desirable


• Must be computer literate with report writing skills


• Experience in Programme management and Community Development will be an added advantage


• MUST be a Christian aged between 30-40 years

How to Apply

Women are encouraged to apply.

Candidates that are interested and meet the above qualifications are invited to apply. 

An application with a detailed CV to reach the under mentioned on or before 5th September 2017

Human Resource Officer
YWCA-Kenya
hr@ywcakenya.org

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted