Executive Director   Reporting to the Executive Director, the Head of Programs is responsible for the implementation, management, supervision and evaluation of all the organization�s programs in accordance with the standards set out by the organization. As a member of the senior management team, the director of programs participates in strategic planning, budgetingand funding initiatives. He/she works within the guidelines, policies and mission of the organization and will be accountable and responsible for specific projects as assigned PROJECT MANAGEMENT
 Oversees the implememntation of projects as per the plan;
 Leads the design and review of the logical frameworks, monitoring and evaluating frameworks and other key programme documents;
 Monitors and evaluates projects and activities i.e. meeting deadlines and working within the allocated budget;
 Coordinates all research activities within the organisation;
 Leads and overseas programmes strategy, design and development;
 Reviews lessons from the programmes and develops and integrates new approaches and activities;
 Leads the design and review of the logical frameworks, monitoring and evaluating frameworks and other key programme documents;
 Prepares research and documentation strategy for the organisation;
 Plans, monitors, evaluates research and documentation activities for the organisation
 Carries out legal research training;
 Prepares research and documentation strategy for the organisation;
 Facilitates the development and management of the resource centre (Library);
 Reviews all research papers before they are published;

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
 Approves and signs financial requisitions;
 Develops proposals together with projects officers.

LEADERSHIP AND  HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
 Directs, manages and monitors the day to day running of the organisation;
 Schedules regular meeting with staff to provide supervision, ensure effective communication and to monitor operations;
 Leads and manages all the programmes staff, 
 Develops a cohesive team, creates a supportive environment and provides leadership around expected standards of professionalism and quality of output;
 Conducts performance evaluations on each direct report;
 Oversees the implementation of policies and procedures in compliance with corporate, country and any other regulatory and legislative guidelines;
 Assists in the recruitment of new staff.
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

 Maintains external relations with the organisation�s networks and in particular the organisation�s funders for research and documentation activities;
 Meets with stakeholders (partners, members, government, and the international diplomatic and donor community amongst others) during workshops and other group meeting;
  Sets up individual meetings to establish new and maintain existing strategic partnerships for the benefit of the organisation, its members, and beyond.
 Offers legal opinion to clients;
  Project updates  (Adhoc)
Reports and Article reviews (Adhoc)
Internal Meetings (Weekly)
Performance Reviews (Annually)
   Review Reports (Adhoc)
Programme Reports (Monthly)
Performance Appraisals (Annually)
Monday Meetings (Weekly
   Strategic planning for the organisation
 Develop themes and project programs
    Master of Law;
 Registered Lawyer
    7 years   Must be able to understand ethical behaviour and business practices, and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
 Ability to build relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
 Ability to communicate effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
 Must be creativite/Innovative: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.
 Focus on Client Needs: Ability to anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.
 Ability to foster teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
 Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
 Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
 Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities.
 Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.
 Ability to solve problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem
  Decides on budget allocation to projects
 Approves all programs and activities; 
 Decides and approves research programmes
 

Job evaluation subgrade: E