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Job Description
Job Summary.
Our Client, an NGO is looking for a Qualified Executive Director who will set the strategy, vision and mission and build the organization culture in consultation and agreement with the Board. She/he will lead the management team members, allocate resources appropriately, and will set important goals for the organisation and work systematically to meet them.
The Executive Director will define the Organization's priorities and direction. She/he will assess and evaluate strategies, decide how the organisation will differentiate itself from peer organisations, and will hire team members, set budgets, forge alliances and build partnerships to further the organization goals.

Job Responsibilities;
• Provide managerial, strategic and technical leadership of the organisation.
• Define overall strategy and work plan, in collaboration with the Board. Work closely with the Board of Directors and committees, informing, assessing, and addressing issues that affect the organisation.
• Communicate vision, mission and strategy internally and externally to stakeholders.
• Provide financial and programmatic oversight, including partner and donor deliverables, reporting, work plans, budgets and auditing.
• Manage the relationship with the main strategic and funding partner and ensuring alignment of agreed priorities and work plans.
• Manage organization’s budget and ensure that it is a financially viable, sustainable organisation with the resources to meet current and projected programme growth.
• Engage personally in fundraising and developing revenue streams.
• Serve as project management champion with overall responsibility for projects.
• Ensure preparation of effective, high quality periodic reports and proposals.
• Build and maintain a strong brand and positive image ensuring the mission, programmes and services are presented in a consistent and strong manner to relevant stakeholders
• Build a high-performing management team and play an active role in attracting, retaining and developing high-caliber staff.
• Ensure compliance with all requirements defined/established by Government regulators, oversight bodies and partners.

Requirements
• University degree (masters degree or equivalent preferred) in development studies, social sciences, international development, public or business administration or related field.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in business, project or development management, administration or related area.
• Experience leading organisations, programmes and projects.
• Experience working across multiple sectors, including nonprofit, public and corporate environments.
• Experience working with Government of Tanzania, NGOs/CSOs, private and public sector and other stakeholders.
• A track record of successfully generating new revenue streams and improving financial results.
• Excellent donor relations skills and understanding of the local and international funding community.
• Previous success in establishing relationships with individuals and organisations of influence including funders, partner agencies.
• Organisational skills including planning, delegating, programme development and task facilitation.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and influence and persuade others.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken Kiswahili and English.
• Ethical, compliant and transparent leadership behaviour.
• Leadership and people management skills.
• Relevant computer skills, at minimum MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.