Job Summary
The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for successful leadership in the development and execution of St John’s short, medium, and long-term strategies, with a view to enhancing its value. The CEO’s leadership role also entails being ultimately responsible for day-to-day management decisions and implementing Prior Executive Council decisions and directives.
Required Qualifications
• Master’s Degree in Business, Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Social Science or its equivalent from a recognized University
• Minimum 15 years of work experience; 7 years of increasing managerial leadership experience
• Membership to a professional body in good Standing
• High emotional intelligence and outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Visionary and innovative thinker who understands how to lead at the margins.
• Equity-driven leader who navigates external and internal dynamics fluently and enjoys interacting at all levels across cultures.
• Proven experience in senior leadership roles in the social impact space, preferably within the volunteer sector.
• Strong background in fundraising and business development and building external partnerships.
• Demonstrated success in managing operations and leading high-performing, multicultural teams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Strong financial management skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive analysis and solve problems creatively and effectively.
Terms of Service
The position of Chief Executive Officer will be on a Three (3) year contract, renewable once subject to satisfactory performance.
How to Apply
Suitable and qualified candidates should send their application letters and MUST attach the following:
1) Detailed and signed Curriculum Vitae indicating daytime telephone contact, email and telephone contacts of three referees
2) Certified copies of academic and professional certificates
3) Certified Copies of testimonials,
4) Certified copy of National identity card,
The Applications should be addressed to;
The Prior, St John Ambulance Kenya.
St John House, St John Lane Off Parliament Road
P.O Box 41469 – 00100 Nairobi.
Kenya
Applications may be sent through email to [email protected] with only ‘POSITION APPLIED FOR’ as the subject line, Post Box, or hand delivered to St John Ambulance Kenya Head Office in an envelope indicating the POSITION APPLIED FOR, to reach us by 28th January 2025.
