Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is the head of the Organisation secretariat and leads & manages the daily operations of the Institute by implementing board policies and resolutions, designing and implementing strategies that fulfil the vision and mission of the Institute.
Responsibilities
Leads, in conjunction with the Board, the development of the Institute’s strategy to maximize members’ value and enhance the positioning of the Institute.
Leads and oversees the implementation of the Institute’s long and short-term plans in accordance with its strategy.
Develop programs and events to retain members and attract new members consistent with established Institute policy.
Conducting a needs assessment of members and recommends solutions within the scope of the Institute.
Serve as the organisation’s official spokesperson.
Promote Institute image, activities and events along with quality customer service to all members, visitors and other stakeholders.
Helps prepare, plan, attend and participate in all Institute events and functions including any other sponsored events or functions.
Prepare and control an annual budget.
Collect other payments due to the Institute in conjunction with its activities.
Qualifications & Experience
Relevant Master’s degree with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience, 5 years of which must have been at managerial level OR any relevant undergraduate degree with a minimum 10 years relevant experience, 8 years of which must have been at managerial level
Must have an excellent appreciation of local and global issues and trends related to corporate governance
Must be able to identify and propose relevant policy issues and to develop a strategic approach to issues related to the Institutes requirements.
Must be able to provide strategic leadership to the Institute and objectively balance conflicting needs/interests of the Institute and exercise decisive leadership at all times.
Must demonstrate a strong ability to ensure that the financial aspects of the organisation (strategic budgets, financial systems) are appropriately managed and to implement & supervise control systems and ensure transparency & accountability within the organisation.