Job Summary 

Under the guidance of the Kenyan Network of Cancer Organizations (KENCO) Board of Directors and reporting to the Board chairperson; the Executive Director is expected to provide overall leadership to the KENCO.

The key result areas include, but not limited to: 

• Resource mobilization and grant writing
• Program planning, implementation and monitoring, evaluation and research.
• Key Liaison with Government agencies, donors, media, and related partners.
• Human resource management and day-to-day operational leadership.
• Strengthening the Membership and fostering teamwork in cancer control.
• Fiscal management and budget tracking.
• Development of relevant organizational documents, policies, and processes.
• Implementation of the KENCO strategic plan 2023-2027
• Support to the Board of Directors.
• Representing KENCO in key strategic meetings.
• Any other duties as allocated by the supervisor.

Basic Attributes: 

Academic/Professional Qualifications 

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or any health discipline or Social Sciences with additional qualifications in Program Management. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Work Experience and Skills 

• A minimum of 5 years of experience providing senior leadership in designing and executing strategic programs, advocacy, and fundraising activities in healthcare, preferably in a non-profit setting.
• Extensive Knowledge of the healthcare landscape in Kenya.
• Experience working with civil society is a plus.
• Prior experience in cancer or non–non-communicable Disease control is an added advantage.
• Proven and demonstrable track record in fundraising.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking, writing, editorial, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and partnership development capabilities.
• Basic knowledge of financial management systems for non-profit organizations including legal and  tax compliance.
• Proficient in computer skills: MS Office and Social Media
• Excellent oral and written communication, and experience with donor requirements for report writing

Personal attributes 

• A self-starter, go-getter, excellent in time management, and can work well independently and within a team.
• Passionate and enthusiastic about policy advocacy and fundraising for a cause especially cancer control.