Our client is a leading ICT solutions provider to the Internet community which focuses on facilitating the growth of the Internet subsector and fosters the uptake of ICT in the country.
We are seeking a visionary, self-driven Chief Executive Officer for this hands-on role to lead a small team to achieve this mandate.
We are seeking a visionary, self-driven Chief Executive Officer for this hands-on role to lead a small team to achieve this mandate.
This position will be broad in scope - providing strategic business planning, executing strategy and day-to-day operational leadership.
The successful individual will work under the guidance of the board of directors to develop and implement the strategic plan, directing the organisation towards continuous growth. She/he will thrive on building strong relationships and have a reputation for establishing effective partnerships and joint ventures as well as being a collaborative influence.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage the day-to-day running of the organization based on the organization’s policy
- Coordinate the development and implementation of the organization’s strategic plan
- Provide strategic direction for the organization
- Ensure that organization is consistently and positively presented to relevant stakeholders
- Act as a liaison between the organization and the internet community, building relationships with peer organizations where appropriate
- Act as spokesperson for the organization in local and international forums
- Coordinate the development of mechanisms and strategies for operation and promotion of the organization’s products and services
- Ensure the financial well being of the organization and ensure that the organization adheres to statutory obligations
- Prepare and present reports and Board papers to the Board of Directors
- Lead, inspire and motivate the organization’s staff
- Coordinate training and development of staff
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Board of Directors
Essential Skills & Knowledge:
- A Masters degree in a relevant discipline
- At least five (5) years experience in the Internet and/or telecommunications industry
- Essential CEO skills including: leadership, strategic planning, financial management, coaching, administrative, negotiation and marketing;
- An ability to prepare and analyze business plans, financial forecasts, feasibility studies etc. for presentation to boards of directors, potential business partners and stakeholders;
- Excellent listening, verbal and written communication as well as interpersonal skills;
- Demonstrated tact and diplomacy as well as sound judgment and decision making skills;
- The ability to formulate and execute major policies, programs and objectives to promote and ensure accountability, transparency and the organization’s sustainability and profitability.
Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Project management skills
- Possesses a strong spirit and passion to contribute to a better organization
- Have a preference for a business and agile work environment. Be flexible, comfortable with change and receptive to new ideas
- Inspires others by being a role model through personal performance
- Be strategic and able to translate opportunity into strategy
- Be a comfortable leader and consensus builder, a team player
- Be a knowledgeable promoter of the role of the internet in modern socio-economic development
Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications on e-mail, together with the latest copy of CV, day time telephone number and details of their current remuneration to: recruit@idp-ea.com so as to be received on or before Monday 16th May 2010.
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