Interlink Management and Development Consultants (IMDC) is a registered limited company in Kenya specializing in human resource management consulting, change management, learning and development (leadership and staff), and coaching services. IMDC works with clients from the private, public, and development sectors, across various industries.
Job Information
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
Experience: 10 years
Location: Nairobi
Job Field: Administration / Secretarial
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) will hold overall strategic and operational responsibility for ANAW staff, programs, expansion, and mission execution. The ED will acquire in-depth knowledge of the field, core programs, operations, and business plans.
Position Summary:
The Executive Director will directly supervise the functional Directors and coordinate leadership team activities to ensure that staff across the organization are effectively managed, resources are efficiently utilized, operational risks are minimized, the public image is optimized, and strategy is implemented with impact and quality.
Decision Rights & Autonomy:
The ED has executive authority over the organization’s operations, holding full accountability for growth, resources, processes, programs, and the overall image. They also have the power to delegate authority to leadership team members.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Management:
- Lead, coach, develop, and retain ANAW’s high-performance leadership team.
- Ensure local programmatic excellence, rigorous evaluation, and consistent quality across finance, administration, fundraising, communications, and systems.
- Recommend necessary timelines and resources for achieving strategic goals.
- Implement systems to track organizational progress and evaluate program components, ensuring effective communication of successes to the board, funders, and other stakeholders.
- Fundraising & Communications:
- Facilitate local and international fundraising efforts.
- Expand revenue-generating activities and fundraising to support program operations and regional expansion.
- Enhance communications across all platforms to strengthen ANAW’s brand and reputation.
- Use external relationships to create new opportunities for the organization.
- Strategic Planning & Growth:
- Lead national, regional, and global program expansion, completing the strategic planning process for new locations.
- Build partnerships in new regions, establishing relationships with funders, political figures, and community leaders.
- Promote ANAW’s successes, particularly the local program, as a model for regional and national replication.
- Board Facilitation:
- Maintain a strong relationship with the Board of Directors, serving as ex-officio of each committee.
- Involve the board in shaping strategic direction for both local operations and regional/global expansion.
- Networking & Collaboration:
- Actively engage ANAW volunteers, board members, event committees, alumni, partners, and funders.
- Other:
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the Board or necessary due to operational or external realities.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong commitment to ANAW’s mission and values.
- Proven track record of scaling performance- and outcomes-based organizations, including specific examples of operational strategies that drove growth.
- Experience working with a Board of Directors and building effective relationships with board members.
- Leadership, coaching, and relationship management skills with significant senior management experience.
- Unwavering commitment to high-quality programs and data-driven evaluation.
- Excellence in organizational management, with the ability to coach staff, manage high-performance teams, and develop strategic objectives.
- Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to be persuasive and maintain positive relationships.
- Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative with an entrepreneurial approach to business planning.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and individuals.
- Passionate, mission-driven, and self-directed with a positive attitude and integrity.
Requirements:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) or related degree from a recognized university in Kenya.
- A Bachelor’s Degree from a university recognized in Kenya.
- A minimum of 10 years of professional experience, with at least 8 years in leadership/management roles.