CEO

The part time CEO would join a well-run and established organisation, supporting several projects and people.

In partnership with the Board, the CEO would produce a strategic plan for next 3 – 5 years. 

The CEO would be given full responsibility for implementing the charity’s strategic plan, supported by a committed and active Board of Trustees. 

Key Requirements

• Will in partnership with the Board, produce a Strategic Plan that details the charity’s strategy for the next 3 -5 years.
• Will develop and ensure maintenance of existing relationships and establishment of new ones that will fulfil the strategy.
• Will take responsibility for the financial soundness of the charity, working closely with employees.
• Ensure governance in line with Charity Commission and work closely with the Trustee committee.

Specific Responsibilities

Governance, Strategy and Planning:-

• In partnership with the Board, produce a Strategic Plan that details the charity’s strategy for the next 3 to 5 years.
• Ensure implementation of the business plan, monitor and report to the Board.

Leadership and Management:-

• Manage the 2 people team of charity’s staff to ensure that they are supported to achieve the charity’s goals.
• Ensure existing systems are developed and maintained to achieve the charity’s strategic plan.
• Monitor and minimise all risks that may endanger the Charity’s reputation, operations and financial position.
• Ensure that the Charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements and work towards standards of excellence as set out by the Charity Commission.
• Overseeing the fundraising operation, developing high level relationships with donors and exploring new funding opportunities. 

Programme Work:-

• Ensure existing programme work is on track, on budget and in line with the charity’s programmatic objectives.
• Evaluate new programme proposals and make recommendations to the board for new programme approvals.
• Develop and maintain high-level relationships with key personnel within the in-country partners that we work. This could include visits to the programmes currently in Uganda and Ghana.
• Monitor the impact of our programmes and ensure that donors funds are being used efficiently.

Communications:-

• Maintain awareness of the charity’s work by supervising the social media presence, newsletters and planning and hosting online events.

Financial Management:-

• Take responsibility for the financial soundness of the charity, working closely with the Finance Manager.
• Prepare and review budgets, management accounts and forecasts.
• Report regularly to the Board of Trustees to enable them to monitor performance.

Desirable Experience:-

• Leadership role in either a commercial or not-for-profit environment with a successful track record of organisational development.
• Operational business experience in Africa, in particular Uganda and Ghana, would be an additional bonus.
• Familiarity with managing good business practices – business planning, compliance, risk management, quality assurance and governance.
• Proven track record in partnership building.
• An understanding of good governance and the ability to work successfully with a Board.
• Experience of staff management.

Personal Qualities:-

• A strategic thinker, able to take initiative, work independently, formulate and implement strategies on behalf of the Board of Trustees.
• An experienced communicator, comfortable in the company of people from a wide range of backgrounds and able to build relationships, trust and confidence.
• A leader with strong emotional intelligence, sensitive to the needs of staff.