Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 23 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About The Organisation
The Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) is a highly regarded Pan-African Regional Management Development Centre, owned by ten member governments from the Eastern and Southern African region: Eswatini, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Strategic Vision: To become the leading provider of leadership and management development programs in the region.

Services Offered:
• Specialized management training
• Consultancy
• Action-oriented research services

These services focus on critical sectors such as policy management, financial management, information technology, transportation, health, human resources, energy and environmental management, project management, and gender management. ESAMI collaborates extensively with governments, regional and international institutions, NGOs, parastatals, private sector organizations, and national training institutions to strengthen capacity across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Headquarters: Arusha, Tanzania
Training Centres: Located across 10 member states.

The Opportunity
In its pursuit of excellence in leadership and management capacity building across Africa, ESAMI is seeking visionary, strategic, and seasoned corporate leaders to fill the positions of Director General and Deputy Director General.

Responsibilities:
• Provide strategic leadership and overall direction for ESAMI
• Represent ESAMI in high-level forums
• Foster excellence in product and service delivery
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Drive organizational performance and growth
• Strategically position ESAMI’s core offerings (executive education, business education, research, and management consultancy)

ESAMI invites applications from nationals of its 10 member states who are motivated, results-oriented professionals eager to contribute to the institute’s continued success. The roles offer a platform for personal and professional growth and the opportunity to shape the future of management education and consultancy in the region.

Job Details
Director General (Ref: ESAM1/DG/09/24)

Job Summary:
The Director General serves as the Chief Executive Officer and reports to the Chairperson of the Governing Board. The role involves providing strategic leadership and direction to achieve ESAMI’s mission, vision, and objectives. The Director General will lead the executive team, fostering excellence in service delivery, building partnerships, and driving overall organizational performance and growth.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop a compelling vision, mission, and strategic plan in alignment with the Governing Board’s values
• Provide leadership and direction to the executive team
• Develop revenue-generating initiatives
• Oversee budget and ensure fiscal sustainability and accountability
• Serve as the spokesperson and ambassador for the Institute
• Maintain a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ESAMI’s strategic goals

Key Qualifications:
• PhD/Doctorate with 10 years of senior management experience
• Relevant professional qualification
• Registered member of a relevant professional body
• Must be a national of an ESAMI member state

Essential Attributes for Both Roles (Director General & Deputy Director General)
• Experience in working with or heading a regional or international organization
• Demonstrated experience in the training industry in Africa
• A network of business contacts, including potential funders
• Details of consultancy assignments developed and won in the past 3 years

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
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If you believe you are the right candidate and are interested in any of the above positions, please submit your application, including:
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Copies of academic certificates
• Verifiable professional credentials
• Names of three referees with contact information

Please quote the job reference number in the subject of your email. All applications should be addressed to the ESAMI Governing Board at P.O.Box 3030, Arusha, Tanzania, and submitted via email, with a copy to esamilegal@troycorporateattorneys.com by 07 October 2024.


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