Young women Christian Association Branch Manager

Vacancy: Branch Manager 

2 Positions

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 applications for the position of Branch Manager for its Branches in Meru and Nairobi. 

The successful candidates will be based in the respective Locations.

Reporting: National General Secretary (CEO)

Job Profile

• In charge of the day to day running of the Branch.
• Coordination of Administrative and Programme activities at the Branch level.
• In charge of Human Resource Management at the Branch, in Liaison with the National Headquarters.
• Liaise with the National Headquarters on Administrative Matters and Policy 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 YWCA Facilities at the Branch.
• Coordinate all Standing Committee meetings and all other meetings at the Branch level as per YWCA Policy.
• Oversee and ensure effective Programme Management at the Branch.
• Responsible for Financial Management at the Branch and ensure 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 may be required.
• Responsible for Membership recruitment, development and retention at the Branch level
• Ensure capacity building and orientation for staff and volunteers is done, in liaison with National Headquarters.
• Enhance Fellowship among staff and members.
• Networking and collaboration with partners undertaking similar activities.

Person Specification

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or Social Sciences with At least 3 years Experience in Similar Position in a Busy Organization.
• Experience in Programme Management and Community Development will be an added advantage.
• Must be computer literate with report writing skills.
• Must be a Christian Woman between 30-40years

Salary:  As per the YWCA Salary scales

All Applications should be addressed to the undersigned and received by 25th October 2013.

The National General Secretary 

YWCA National Headquarters

Nyerere/Mamlaka Road

P.O Box 40710 00100

Nairobi

Or email to: careers@ywcakenya.org