Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 20 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Exciting Job Opportunity Chief Executive Officer
Ref 32626
Dar es Salaam

Our client, an internationally funded environmental trust, is looking to recruit a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to head the Trust's Secretariat and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Trust under the authority of the Board of Trustees. The CEO is the senior-most employee of the Trust, responsible for planning, budgeting, revenue generation, compliance and fiscal accountability, oversight of grant making and evaluation, and the maintenance of a respectful professional environment. The position is full-time, with an initial commitment of three years; an attractive compensation package will be provid- ed, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities
The CEO oversees the day-to-day operations of the Trust; in consultation with the Board he or she devel- ops and implements medium and long term plans which ensure the Trust stays viable by offering clear value to clients, funders, civil society partners and the government. The CEO is responsible for ensuring the Trust's operations and finances are efficient and accountable and that the Trust is in compliance with Tanzania laws and regulations and the terms of contracts with clients and funders. The CEO reports to the Board of Trustees and is entitled to attend meetings of the Board, as specified in the Trust Deed. The CEO is bound by the Trust's policies with respect to conflict of interest, financial management and personnel management. The CEO may be called upon to serve as the Secretary to the Board of Trustees. In this case, the CEO is responsible for the duties of the Secretary as specified in the Trust Deed. As CEO, his or her specific responsibilities include:
• Operations-Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Secretariat.
• Strategy & Planning - engage in long and medium-term strategy development and implementation. -Financial viability & Sustainability - Serve as Chief "Revenue Generation" officer for the Trust's services.
• Grant Making - Ensure the Trust has credible, efficient and accountable grant making policies, procedures and systems in place and ensure the Trust Employs Program/Field Officers with necessary qualities and experiences.
• Personnel - Oversee senior personnel directly and ensure that senior personnel exercise appropriate oversight over their assigned direct reports.
• Communication & Representation - Serve as the chief spokesperson for the Trust.
• Reputation & Risk - Ensure that the Trust's reputation for integrity and accountability are maintained.

Qualifications
• A Tanzanian with at least 5 years’ experience in a senior leadership position with a budget of more than USD $1M, experience working with and reporting to a Board of Trustees or Directors, a background in conservation and/or environmental work and a commitment to the mission and aims of the trust.
• Advanced degree in a field relevant to the Trust
• Demonstrated skills and experience in revenue generation with an emphasis on raising funds from multilateral and bilateral aid agencies, foundations, and corporations. Revenue generation will be a key responsibility of the CEO.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Please send your CV and a covering letter to: jobs@radarrecruitment.com 
Stating the reference number 32626.
For a full job description go to www.radarrecruitment.com and search for the job by reference number. The closing date for applications is Friday 29th December 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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