Job Description
RefuSHE is seeking a dynamic and globally fluent leader to serve as the Executive Director of RefuSHE Kenya. The Executive Director will serve as RefuSHE’s country lead in Kenya, overseeing operations and programming. They will report to the Kenya Board of Directors and RefuSHE Inc’s Chief Executive Officer. The Executive Director will also work in partnership with RefuSHE Inc.’s CEO to propel the organization into its second decade of impact.
The ED will be responsible for managing RefuSHE Kenya’s programs, team, and operations, as well as for implementing operations and programming based on the overall strategic goals set by and in partnerships with the CEO of RefuSHE Inc. The ED will be a forward-thinking individual with proven experience in business development, program management, and operations. The ED should have experience in an executive-level operations, finance, or strategic role at a nonprofit or company in the social sector. They should have experience developing and implementing operational excellence with deep experience in finance, HR, and procurement policies and procedures. They should have a strong business background and have experience with start-ups or other microenterprise initiatives. Key responsibilities for success of this role include:
OPERATIONAL & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- Drive operational excellence while achieving optimal efficiency
- Work in collaboration with the CEO and CFO to develop the Kenya operations budget
- Develop, implement, and enforce action-oriented policies and procedures in finance, HR, procurement, administration, and programs to ensure operational integrity is upheld to the highest standards
- Perform risk management and develop mitigation measures for procurement, finance, and HR, ensuring compliance and accurate recordkeeping
- Lead country operations and programs by maintaining open and clear communication with the team in Kenya and the US office
- Ensure that the Kenya Board, US board and finance committee, as well as RefuSHE’s CEO and CFO remain updated on the financial and operational health of Kenyan operations
- Ensure that all fiscal, HR, and reporting policies and procedures are followed and adhered to in Kenya
- Oversee the Kenya audit and ensure mitigation strategies are in place for any audit deficiencies
- Ensure timely, clear, and succinct communication with the CEO and HQ on all pertinent matters regarding operations, finances, and programmatic issues
- Supervise and oversee all Kenya personnel
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
- Strengthen RefuSHE’s presence in Kenya by maintaining and developing strong partnerships with foundations, government agencies, corporations, and individuals
- Represent RefuSHE while presenting at conferences, events, and high-profile meetings
PROGRAM QUALITY AND GROWTH
- Oversee program implementation and design to deepen RefuSHE’s impact in the field of refugee protection
- Lead the program team to develop creative and outcome driven program activities and interventions
- Ensure that all programs are developed and implemented with a trauma-informed lens
- Strengthen program design to elevate RefuSHE as a strong and desirable contender for funding, partnerships, and recognition for excellent service and outcomes
- Ensure program quality through rigorous assessment, design, development, comprehensive data collection and tracking
- Maintain official records and documents and ensure compliance with international, federal, state, and local regulations
POLICY & ADVOCACY
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of local, regional, and international policies affecting RefuSHE’s beneficiaries
- Keep the US office abreast of any implications of policies that may affect RefuSHE’s operations and programs in Kenya
About the Organization
RefuSHE is the only organization in Kenya exclusively designed and dedicated to serve the needs of vulnerable refugee girls, serving both their immediate requirements for safety and security and their longer-term needs of healthcare, education, empowerment, and income generation. Founded in 2008, RefuSHE Inc is a U.S. nonprofit, headquartered in the U.S. and operating in Nairobi, Kenya.
Our mission is to protect, educate, and empower orphaned, unaccompanied, or separated refugee girls and young women and to help them build healthier and more resilient futures for themselves and their children.
