Job Summary

REPSSI seeks to appoint an experienced and vibrant Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who will provide over-arching inspirational leadership to a dynamic organization operating in a fast paced, highly competitive environment with a national, regional and international footprint. Together with the Board, the CEO assures REPSSI’s relevance to the community, the accomplishment of REPSSI’s mission and vision, and the accountability of REPSSI to its diverse constituents. To thrive as a CEO, you must be a prudent manager and inspiring leader with business acumen who will take bold actions to enhance REPSSI’s global standing as the leading African psychosocial support advocate and provider of technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic and Executive Leadership

Provide visionary strategic leadership, develop, review and ensure effective implementation of the strategic plan for REPSSI to maintain its cutting edge in a competitive market; guide business plans for the REPSSI programmes; ensure effective management of REPSSI’s executive team and day-to-day operations.

Strategic stakeholder management

Maintain good relations with current development partners at national, regional and international levels; identify potential / new strategic partners and opportunities; and ensure active and meaningful contribution to strategic partnerships. Lead in ensuring expansion of REPSSI’s reputation and brand through innovative communication mechanisms.

Resource mobilization

Engage in aggressive resource mobilization with traditional and non-traditional partners, securing new and additional resources and maximising existing resources.

Financial sustainability

Oversee the development and effective management of annual budgets; ensure proper control over expenditure and report accordingly; complete risk analysis on potential investments and advise the Board of Directors with regard to investment risk and return; ensure compliance with all audit requirements; sustain an unqualified audit opinion.

Research and innovation

Provide strategic and thought leadership on REPSSI’s key competencies and its role appropriately internally and externally.

Programme development, delivery and training

Lead and assure programme quality through development of bold programme elements to respond to new research and opportunities; and organizational stability through implementation of standards and controls, systems and procedures, with regular evaluation.

Human resources and transformation

Motivates and leads a high performance management team dispersed in thirteen African countries, and provides mentoring as a cornerstone to career development for the team.

Board Secretariat and Support

Provide timely and reliable reports and information to the board and members.

Assist the Board exercise its oversight responsibilities and fiduciary duties.

Essential Skills and Personality Traits:

Strategic leadership and financial management experience
In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management practice
An entrepreneurial mindset with excellent organizational and leadership skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong negotiation and advocacy skills
Must thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and challenging programme environment
Ability to set ambitious targets and drive to exceed them
Ability to work outside of conventional office hours, and across time zones
Knowledge of Psychosocial Support and Mental Health in Africa
Strong ethical and governance leadership
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Masters degree in Social Sciences or Management or relevant field
8 years of experience in a senior leadership position in a relevant field
10 years overall relevant professional experience
Management experience of a global or multi branch organization preferred
Significant resource mobilisation and advocacy experience (not negotiable)
Willingness to travel – the position requires up to 50% travel regionally/internationally
This is a 5-year contract position subject to availability of donor funding and good performance.

Remuneration will be commensurate with skills and experience. REPSSI is committed to the principles of employment equity.

To apply, submit a one-page written motivation, CV and three work related referees with contact details, certified copies of identity document and qualifications

Please quote reference Chief Executive Officer in the application subject line.