Program Manager, Finance Manager, Administration HR & Logistics Manager, Knowledge Manager Board of Trustees  Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the 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 Envisions, develops and designs programme concepts with the assistance of the programme team in order to ensure that the overall objectives of the organisation are met in line with the strategic plan document approved by the Board. Develops benchmarks for result based programme management by giving the programmes team targets and through guiding programme activities. Develops the relevant monitoring and evaluation tools for the various programmes and projects.Leads all fundraising initiatives giving direction and guidance to the Tree of Life team on areas that need support in order to meet the objectives of the strategic plan both for programmes and institutional capacity building.Identifies and develops a vision for financial planning, risk management and security of the organisation.Leads, through the Finance Manager, financial compliance and accountability, transparency through financial reporting and checks and balances of all financial nature (grant agreements, grant income and other sources) by ensuring reporting and auditing requirements are met timely and efficiently. Working in liaison with the Administration Human Resources and Logistics Manager, the 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.The Director is at the delegation of the Board, the �face of the organisation� and must possess the ability to �sell the organisation� properly to members, partners, government, and donors as a core competence for the standing and the very existence of the organisation. Leads and proposes strategic partnerships and networks to the Board that serve the advancement of the organisation in its strategic direction. Sets a timetable for Board meetings (as an ex officio member of the board) and actively inputs into the same as outlined in the strategic planning document. Report,Meeting ,Report,Ad-hoc communication  Progress report,Coordination meeting ,Management communication meeting,Performance review ,Planning meeting 5 year strategic plan,Annual plan,Financial planning,Transition planning,Ensures donor requirements are met,Ensures reports (Board, Donor, Stakeholders) are submitted on time and at the right standard,Schedules and manages meeting with staff  Relevant Social Science Degree  Master�s Degree in Development Studies, Law, Social Sciences, Business Studies or equivalent 10 years Must have an excellent appreciation of local and global issues and trends related to victims of organized violence, displaced people and traumatized communities with a specific knowledge and exposure to counselling 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 identify and propose relevant policy issues and to develop a strategic approach to advocacy around issues related to victims of organized violence, displaced people and traumatized communities.Must be able to provide strategic leadership to the organisation and objectively balance conflicting needs/interests of the organisation 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.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 organisation to various civil society partners and donors.Should not be affiliated with any political party, nor holding any government position Participates in the development of the strategy for the organisation and manages the implementation of the same,How best to implement policy set by the Board,Oversees the recruitment, selection, discipline and termination of staff,Approves staff training and development programs, Final program design and top level objectives,Designing funding strategies and implementing the same,Communication strategy and processes,Establishing partnerships Resource mobilization,Inadequate funding sources,Strict donor reporting requirements and deadlines,Managing relationship with stakeholders (donors, government, local authorities),Ensuring compliance to the law,Keeping donors informed on programme progress or deviations,Forging and managing partnerships with other NGOs doing similar work

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