Salary: £50,366 plus benefits
We are recruiting for a visionary and impactful Country Director to lead our Mary’s Meals programme in Kenya. Mary’s Meals has been serving school meals in Kenya since 2005. We provide meals for children in the semi-arid region of Turkana County in north-western Kenya, supporting them to gain an education.
Reporting to Director of Programme Affiliates & Partners – MMI, you will have strategic and operational responsibility for all aspects of our programme in Kenya. In this challenging, varied role, you will be based in Lodwar, Turkana and will provide inspirational leadership for the MMK team, support their ongoing development and drive excellence in programme delivery. A true advocate for our work, you will represent Mary’s Meals in Kenya and internationally, working in collaboration with the relevant MMI functional teams to develop and grow relationships with supporters, strategic partners and donors.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and implement multi-year strategies aligned with global priorities.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements and internal controls.
- Develop strong relationships with the Board of Trustees, and ensure they are fully supported and informed on the Kenya programme and wider global programmes activities.
- Lead strategic initiatives for programme expansion and development.
- Work alongside other NGOs, government and international partners to share best practice and further the interests and reach of Mary’s Meals, engaging strategically with the Government and other major stakeholders.
- Role model our culture and values in all aspects of your work.
Required skills & experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience working as a Country Director or an equivalent senior leadership role within an NGO in a developing country.
- Exceptional leadership skills with a pragmatic approach to implementation.
- Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and manage change.
- Strategic thinker with excellent communication skills.
- Extensive operational/logistical experience in a fast paced, comparable programme with responsibility for, financial resources, assets and external relationships.
- Experience in financial management, budgeting, and reporting.
- Cultural sensitivity and adaptability to diverse backgrounds.
About us:
Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 2.4 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.
We believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding. Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary’s Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement.
Benefits:
- 8% non-contributory pension contribution – after 3 months (for international candidates the 8% pension contribution will be paid as a part of salary)
- 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing by 1 day each completed calendar year, to a maximum of 39 days (+ option to buy another week)
- Flexible working
- Employee Assistance Programme, including perks and cash back opportunities
- Life assurance
Additional Information:
This role undertakes regulated work with children, and you will be required to register with the Protected Vulnerable Group Scheme or local equivalent before undertaking your role.
Preference will be given to candidates who currently have the right to live and work in Kenya.
How to apply
Country Director – Kenya – 2 year FTC – Mary’s Meals International (workable.com)