Board of Directors  Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is the head of the organisation and is mandated to give direction to the daily operations of the organisation by implementing board policies and resolutions, designing and implementing programmes that fulfil the vision and mission of the organisation 1. Visioning, Planning and Troubleshooting 

 The Executive Director visions, develops and designs programme concepts with the assistance of the programme team in order to ensure that the overall objectives of the organization are met in line with the strategic plan document approved by the board. 
 The Executive Director is responsible for setting benchmarks for result based programme management by giving programme officers targets and through leading and directing programme activities. 
 The Executive Director also develops the relevant monitoring and evaluation tools for the various programmes and projects.
 The Executive Director oversees the quality and timeliness of all programme reports ensuring that reports are prepared according to contractual requirements. 

2. Financial Responsibilities

 The Executive Director leads all fundraising initiatives giving direction and guidance to the TI Z team on areas that need support in order to meet the objectives of the strategic plan both for programmes and institutional capacity building. 
 The Executive Director further identifies and develops a vision for financial planning, risk management and security of the organization. 
 The Executive Director leads, through the Finance and Administration manager, financial compliance and accountability, transparency through financial reporting and checks and balances of all financial nature (membership subscriptions, grant agreements, grant income and other sources) by ensuring reporting and auditing requirements are met timely and efficiently. 
 
3. Human Resources Management

Working in liaison with the Finance and Administration manager, the Executive Director is overall responsible for implementation of the human resource management strategy that includes staffing adequacy, recruitment, staff training and development, remuneration and overall employee motivation and wellness, disciplinary action and dismissal.


4. Representative Responsibilities, Presentations, and Networking

 The Executive Director is at the delegation of the board Chairperson the �face of the organization� and must possess the ability to �sell the organization� properly to members, partners, government, and donors as a core competence for the standing and the very existence of the organization. 
 The Executive Director represents the organization in local and international platforms and is also the Chapter Representative for the organization where expressly delegated by the Board at all TI meetings, workshops and events requiring local board representation. 
 The Executive Director is over all responsible for leading and proposing strategic partners and networks to board that serve the advancement of the organization in its strategic direction. 
 The Executive Director is responsible for identifying, attending and delegating opportunities for meeting stakeholders (partners, members, government, and the international diplomatic and donor community among others) at different platforms to who advance the cause of the organization.  
 

5. Participates in Board Meetings

The Executive Director as an ex officio member of the board is responsible for setting a timetable for board meetings and actively inputs into the same as outlined in the strategic planning document.

6. Organisational Development

The Executive Director sets the terms for specialised attention for technical developments including ICT training and staff development, replacement and acquisition of capital equipment.
      Masters Degree Development, Law, Project Management International Relations or equivalent or  LLBS Degree or relevant Social Science Degree   5-8 years  Must have an excellent appreciation of local and global issues and trends related to democracy and governance with a specific knowledge and exposure to corruption theory, policy and international instruments and frameworks.
 Must have demonstrated experience in working in the civil society and understand the function in the broader political, social and economic process.
 Must be able to read, analyze and interpret legal and policy documentation.
 Must be able to identify and propose relevant policy issues and to develop a strategic approach to advocacy around issues related to democracy and governance in the fight against corruption.
 Must be able to provide strategic leadership to the organization and objectively balance conflicting needs/interests of the organization and exercise decisive leadership at all times.
 Must demonstrate a strong ability to ensure that the financial aspects of the organization (strategic budgets, financial systems) are appropriately managed, and, to implement and supervise control systems and ensure transparency and accountability within the organization.
 Must have demonstrated knowledge and practice of advocacy techniques and strategies.
 Must be able to manage a heavy workload, frequent travel, and irregular work hours.
 Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and must be proficient in both oral and written English.
 Must have demonstrable negotiation skills and ability to network the organization to various civil society partners and donors.
 Should not be affiliated with any political party, nor holding any government position.
  

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