Chief Responsibility Officer at Box and Cedar

Job Description:

Job Duties/ Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:

• The CRO oversees all operational and administrative functions
• Develops and implements organisation growth strategies
• Oversees design, marketing, promotion, delivery and quality of programs and services within stipulated timelines and quality standards and ensures effective monetisation
• Recommends yearly budget for Board approval and prudently manages organization's resources within those budget guidelines(budget to submitted for approval by mid Nov. of the preceding year)
• Assures the organization and its mission, programs, products and services are consistently presented in strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders; including ongoing engagement and management of stakeholders to ensure positive formal and informal feedback from stakeholders
• Oversees fundraising planning and implementation establishing strategies to approach funders, submitting proposals and administrating fundraising records and documentation
• Effective management & monetisation (where applicable) of organisation assets to ensure a minimum contribution of 20% to the  annual budget
• Development and management of  the organisation franchise(grow at a minimum rate of 2 Franchises per annum)
• Assist the board in the development and implementation of strategy and ensure effectiveness of Project Steering Committee through periodic and productive meetings.
• Handholding  and support foreign competitions(evidenced by comprehensive and periodically updated – at least 2ce per year – starter packs and related collateral)
• Manage the brand and monetise merchandising evidenced by strong brand visibility, correct use of the brand & strong sales of merchandise (profitable sales within a quarterly reorder cycle)
• Ensure key vacancies are filled in a timely manner (within 6 weeks of vacancy) and oversee development and performance management of direct reports (evidenced by healthy team work, periodic appraisal accepted by generality of staff)
• Ensure 100% compliance with regulatory requirements relating to organisation Trust and its activities
• Monthly reporting of KRA status and actual vs budget to the annual planning
• Develop the Academy to ensure excellent full service talent development offerings within 12 months and that can be self funding within 24 months

Minimum Qualification:
BSc/BA in Management, Finance, Business administration, International development or a relevant field; MSc/MBA will be an added advantage.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proven knowledge and experience of non-government organizations
• Experience in fundraising will be a plus
• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development,
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
• High level negotiation, facilitation as well as interpersonal and influencing skills