Board of Trustees  The incumbent is responsible for all aspects of leadership and daily management of RAU�s financial and human resources and other assets,Leads the formulation of the strategic vision, associated programming, monitoring, evaluation and learning;Manages daily all aspects of human and financial resource and asset management; Is the principle representative of the organisation in external fora, including representation, advocacy, and fund-raising; and Promotes an open, inclusive and collaborative work environment that emphasizes cooperation and teamwork strategic Vision � understands and advances the organisational mission and values:Prepares strategy, action plan, monitoring and evaluation documents;Develops staff work plans, provides periodic feedback and conducts at least annual performance evaluations and review of individual training plans; and Communicates effectively internally and externally about organisational strategic, research and program activities.Managing for Results (MFR) � is accountable for organisational results at the highest level: Prepares funding proposals, organisational and project budgets and monitors the allocation of resources to ensure resources are aligned with organisational priorities and processes;Ensures accountability for resources;Plans, organises, implements, manages all operational and programme functions;Uses organisational talent to foster job enrichment and skills development;Oversees procurement and disposable of expendable supplies and non-expendable assets and encourages innovation to improve service/asset delivery;Identifies and obtains funding necessary to financially support the organizational operations and projects; and Directs, designs, and implements research projects, surveys, studies, and/or programme evaluations.Representation & Building Coalitions:  Forges multiple alliances and partnerships to advance strategic goals or leverage resources .Represents the organization in national and international settings;Provides briefings to expert and non-expert audiences; and Fosters linkages with like-minded civil society organisations and democracy advocates.Teamwork � Conducts self, according to the highest ethical standards and recognizes organisational values, including: open communication:Fosters diversity of staff backgrounds, promotes expression of a range of views and removes barriers to staff participation;Appropriately recognizes contributions of others;Ensures workplace is free from harassment and discrimination; and Identifies performance problems and addresses in a timely manner through training and/or discipline when team members fail to contribute their assigned share of responsibilities.Nature and Purpose of Contacts:  The incumbent is expected to maintain a broad network of external contacts, including representatives of civil society, government, the diplomatic corps and donor partners.  S/he represents the organisation at the highest levels and is the officer principally responsible for obtaining recognition of RAU�s leadership in promoting democracy, justice and good governance in Zimbabwe,     An advanced academic degree, preferably in social sciences or law; however, in exceptional circumstances significant research experience can be considered in lieu of the advanced degree;   10 years Leadership: able to develop a compelling strategic vision, translate it into organisational goals and polices, organise and motivate interdisciplinary teams to reach common goals; able to effectively use highly-developed collaborative skills to build coalitions and consensus, forge traditional and non-traditional alliances and partnerships,  and influence others; able to act independently when making high-risk decisions; must have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, problem solving creativity in previous and/or current position(s);knows how to delegate meaningful work to subordinates, and provide constructive feedback and mentoring; possesses knowledge of principles and practices of policy formulation;recognized as trustworthy and credible; and is highly self-aware and known to foster/support continued learning for self and others. MFR: able to develop, plan, organise and effectively align all available resources (including financial, human and material assets) with strategic goals; possesses a thorough knowledge of budget, internal control, audit, fair labor standards, and other pertinent regulations for non-profit organisations; shown to take personal accountability for effective and transparent use of resources and admits mistakes; and shown to create a safe environment to solve problems and promote positive change; learns from failure/champions best practices; communicates effectively at all levels, encourages dissenting views; writes and speaks persuasively. Technical: possesses and able to remain up-to-date with methods and technology relating to the field of research; must have knowledge of gender and youth issues; and possesses excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment, including Excel and skills in database management.Teambuilding: able to foster a high-performing team identity and respect for differences, manage conflict,successfully integrating opposing views; able to identify mission-critical competencies needed in current and future workplace,recruit, trains and retains a diverse, professional, experienced, and creative staff; possesses exemplary interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to work harmoniously with others, empathise and promote respect for diverse groups and views;rewards all employees consistent with their levels of performance.exhibits a history of exemplary personal integrity and fosters it in others and admits mistakes; and possess knowledge of team building processes.  

Job evaluation subgrade: E