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.
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
Application Process
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.
To apply online for this position, please visit our website on
http://www.idp-ea.com/featured-jobs/
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.
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
Application Process
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.
To apply online for this position, please visit our website on
http://www.idp-ea.com/featured-jobs/