Chief Executive Officer

Job Description : CEO JAMAICA Chief Executive Officer – Jamaica · · Provide strong governance, financial and programmatic management in designing, implementing and monitoring the Foundation’s programmes including standards of accountability, transparency and performance. · Coordinate necessary research to guide programme design and proposal development. · Oversee the maintenance of an organizational Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) framework aimed at measuring impact based on long- and short-term goals. · Engage with external stakeholders to shape the public policy agenda and decision-making process. · Manage the Foundation’s budget to ensure that funds are disbursed according to procedure and allocated to reflect present priorities and future potential. · Lead the development of new funding partnerships. · Support the development of the Foundation’s brand, including its history, culture, reputation and image through both digital and traditional mediums. · Leverage goodwill of partners · Oversee recruitment of Foundation staff and provide team members with guidance and mentorship. · Increase efficiencies and consistency throughout the organisation by developing and implementing standardized programs, services and program office marketing. · Ensure the Foundation Board is maintained updated on all key matters in a timely matter through monthly meetings and other necessary communications. · Work closely with Jamaica CEO to align targets and objectives with the social responsibility of the Jamaica Market. · Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, ideally with an MBA (Master of Business Administration), MPA (Master of Public Administration) qualification in International Development, Sociology, Business Management or related advanced degree. · At least 20 years of overall professional experience. · Significant project management, board development, fundraising, marketing/branding and fiscal management experience required. · Experience of a nonprofit at the management/Board level is an asset. · A financially savvy and politically astute leader with the ability to set clear priorities, delegate and guide investment in people and systems. · Prior nonprofit experience, specifically in the management of a global or multisite organisation preferred. · Successful track record of recruiting and retaining a diverse team. · Demonstrated project management skills, including organizational, research, budget, logistics, procurement and broader project management skills. · Excellent Partnership Building Skills. · Persuasive Negotiator. · Proactive self-starter. · Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines and exacting requirements and to take initiative to anticipate and solve problems. · Ability to maintain relationships effectively with people from various backgrounds, cultures and organisations. · Good writing and analytical skills, with demonstrated experience in the preparation of official documents and working knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes. · Understanding of development issues in developing countries, preferably in the Caribbean region and/or Jamaica specifically. · Experience working with international development agencies, NGOs and CBOs or private sector foundations will be an asset.

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