Kenya Union of the Blind(KUB) Job:Vacancy for Chief Executive Officer

The Kenya Union of the Blind (KUB),an advocacy and development organisation that seeks to empower persons with visual impairments in Kenya is looking for a suitably qualified person to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer.

The CEO who will report to the KUB Governing Council will be in charge of the day-to-day running of the organisation. He/She will be responsible for overall administrative, strategic, financial and organisational development. The position is demanding and requires strong leadership and management competences.

Duties

• Overall responsibility for the management of the Union.
• Program planning and budgeting.
• Policy development and enforcement.
• Provision of guidance, supervision and motivation to Union staff.
• Establishment of a viable finance base.
• Accountability and sound management of the Union’s resources.
• Co-ordination of branch activities.
• Act as Secretary to the Governing Council.

The applicant should:

• Be a visually impaired Kenyan aged 30 years and above.
• Hold a university degree with at least three years relevant experience.
• Have experience in administration and program development.
• Have experience in financial management and accounting.
• Be computer literate.

Applications accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae (stating e-mail address, day-time and mobile telephone contact, qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, and names and addresses of three
referees) and a passport sized photograph should be sent to:

The National Chairman,
Kenya Union of the Blind
P.O Box 3451 0,00100
Nairobi.

Not later than 31st October 2010.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.