Jobs in a Leading Grant Making Organisation

This is a critical Executive Management position, with full responsibility for overall performance of the organization. He/She will be responsible for the following, among other things.

• Board Relationship: Works with the Board to define and establish overall strategic direction of the organisation, including the short, medium and long term goalsand objectives. Also provides the Board and its sub-committees with periodic reports.
• People Management and Organisational Development: Creates effective teams and enabling environment that allow people employ their talents in achieving organisational objectives in a mutually beneficial manner.
• Financial Management: Responsible for judicious management and utilization of financial resources of the organisation including budgeting, grant making, and funds administration.
• Administration and Leadership: Leads, coaches, mentors, provides guidance to staff and ensures smooth operations to achieve the mandate of the organisation.
• External Relations: Cooperates with other institutions and organisations, with shared goals and purposes, to further the aspirations of the organization.

Specifications

• MBBS or PhD in Health Sciences or other related areas. Possession of a Masters in Public Health is compulsory.
• At least 25 years' post graduate experience, with not less than 5 years in a senior management role in grant making organisation.
• Knowledge of current development in grants making; monitoring and evaluation; as well as philanthropic organisations is essential.
• Financial literacy and astuteness, with proven financial management skills.
• Visible leadership skills within challenging performance environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suites, Internet and other related computer

ceonfp@gmail.com