Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The managing director’s role is key to the success of our programs in Tanzania. It will require understanding the principles of non-formal education, personal development and youth development… and then the great work begins: adding value to the programs in place and setting up activities allowing the team to thrive and reach the goals set. Command of leadership in developing countries and building team and networks is essential. The edge is understanding how to partner and network with beneficiaries and stakeholders to help them develop in order to serve youth and boost education in Tanzania. The managing is responsible for the financial sustainability of the foundation engaging in fundraising and income generating activities. The Managing director is the face of Jobortunity and thus needs to be Hi5! He/ she will report to the Jobortunity Boards (in Tanzania & the Netherlands). .

The managing director will be accountable to:
1. Design strategy and set goals for growth • Develop the annual business plan and budget and curricula for the various operations;
• Manage and evaluate the development of training courses;
• Oversee implementation and/ or continuation of the approved activities;
• Conduct fundraising, income generation and networking activities;
• Communications, Public Relations and Marketing
• Maintain relations with partners such donors, boards, companies, social organisations and government;

2. Control budgets and optimize expenses
• Oversee the preparation of reports both on progress of the implementation and the financial status;
• Assure compliance with applicable laws, guidelines and International Accounting Standards in the implementation of the program;
• Fundraising & Income generation

3. Ensure employees are motivated and productive
• Develop and maintain a highly competent staff base
• Delegate tasks, responsibilities and authorities and facilitate progress of set tasks;
• Interviewing and recruiting new staff
• The managing director will have the overall decision-making and signatory authority to;
• Human resource management: including recruitment and appointment, general assignment, grading, suspension, appraisal, dismissal and determination of pay and conditions of service of staff members
• Supervise staff members and develop contracts;
• Undertake partnerships with donors; NGOs and companies;
• Open a bank account and make transactions;
• Financial management within the budget plan;

Job Skills: Not Specified

Qualifications
• Commitment to the mission
• Proven experience as a Manager or similar executive role
• Experience in planning and budgeting and reporting
• Knowledge of NGO/ business processes and functions (finance, HR, operations etc.)
• Understanding the necessities of education and equipping them accordingly
• Ability to communicate clearly, excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with people around the world (with diplomacy and respect)
• Strong analytical and organisational skills
• Problem-solving aptitude
• Strong motivation for youth education & development
• Desirable; Knowledge about curriculum development
• Innovative and motivational skills
• Full spoken and written English is required. Swahili is also helpful.
• Bachelor's Degree; MBA preferable

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

{module 312}

Job application procedure
Please send your application/motivation letter and CV to kim@jobortunity.org  In case of any queries or if you like more information about the position you are welcome to visit or call Jobortunity’s Founder Kim Groeneweg , (+225) 0789 975 772 or 0682 819 891. www.jobortunity.org 

All Jobs

QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION

{module 316}