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Position Extension: Executive Director

Reports to: Board of Directors through the Chairperson 

Duty Station: Nairobi 

Application Deadline: 3rd April 2024

Contract Details: Three (3) Year Fixed Term Contract

ABOUT AMWIK            

The Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) is a National Media Association established in 1982 and registered under the Societies Act as a non-profit membership organization for women journalists from the print, electronic media, and other areas of communication. AMWIK’s vision is a just society in which the media embraces and promotes equitable development and human rights. AMWIK’s mission is to use the media to promote an informed and gender-responsive society through professional and transformative media. 

Scope of Work

  1. Manages and directs the Association toward its primary goals and objectives. 
  2. Serves as the secretary to the Board thus ensuring all the necessary governance protocols are observed,
  3. Implements the decisions of the Board and undertakes all activities that advance AMWIK’s vision, mission and objectives.
  4. Participates in the actual implementation of all programs and the day-to-day operations of the Association. 
  5. Enforcing, in consultation with the Board, all the set budgetary, internal controls and procedures, code of conduct, and all legal requirements and fulfils any requirements set by donors.
  6. Oversees all administrative and financial operations of the Association.
  7. Fundraise and ensure adequate financing for projects, programs and all other activities, expenses, and requirements of the Association, including but not limited to resilience funding and financing. 
  8. Represents the Association in meetings locally and internationally where applicable.
  9. Maintains favourable relations with AMWIK donors, parters and other stakeholders.
  10. Acts as the official spokesperson of the Association.
  11. Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by the Board chairperson

Eligibility Criteria

We are looking for consultants who meet the following qualifications:

    • Masters/Degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism or any other Social Sciences
    • At least 7 years of practical experience in a similar managerial role in a busy entity undertaking the similar projects as AMWIK
    • Diploma in Business administration/finance/project management or human resources is an added advantage

    Desired Attributes/Skills

    • Judgment and decision-making skills
    • Honest and good Attention to details
    • Very good communication skills
    • Ability to lead a diverse team
    • Good problem-solving skills

Application Guidelines

Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should submit a CV and Cover Letter to board@amwik.org with the subject of the email as “AMWIK Executive Director”.

The closing date for applications is 3rd April 2024. Applicants who had already submitted their applications do not need to reapply.



The closing date for applications is 3rd April 2024.