MIllar Cameron is a leading recruitment consultancy who provide recruitment talent solutions to the Food Value Chain, Agricultural, Logistics, Real Estate and Finance sectors in developing geographies with a particular emphasis on Africa. Headquartered in Oxford with an office in London, our team of consultants and researchers source personnel for projects and operations. We are presently investigating opening offices in Africa however already work with numerous talent associates within the region. Millar Cameron is regarding as one of the leading recruitment companies focusing on the African market and is the leading recruiter for international farming projects. We assist our numerous clients through the provision of professional,loyal and dynamic professionals. Our disciplined recruitment ensures that the right people are found irrespective of the challenge. Millar Cameron is an active component to addressing key global issues such as Food Security.
The President & CEO works collaboratively with the Board of Directors to ensure that Bridges to Prosperity’s fiscal, operations, fundraising, marketing, human resource, IT, and programmatic strategies are effectively implemented across all segments of the organization. The CEO must have knowledge of field, core programs, partner relations and strategic plans.
The location of this position is flexible within the East Africa region.
Duties and responsibilities:
Strategic Vision and Leadership
- Work with leadership to drive long-term strategic planning, annual planning and quarterly leadership check-ins. Drive effective communication channels to ensure short-term objectives align with long-term goals.
- Collaborate with the Board to refine and implement the strategic plan while ensuring that the budget and key performance indicators are met
- Provide inspirational leadership to staff, and ensure the continued development and management of a professional and efficient organization
External Relations
- Hold key partner relationships, including with government, donors, and investor stakeholders, for the organization and work with Development and Partnerships team to achieve related advocacy and revenue objectives
- Manage VP of Development to ensure the successful formulation and execution of comprehensive marketing, branding and development strategies that will ensure consistency throughout the organization and enhance revenue from major donors, foundations, government agencies, and corporations
- Mentor externally-focused staff throughout organization as needed
Board Management
- Cultivate a strong and transparent working relationship with the Board and ensure open communication about the measurement of financial, programmatic, and impact performance against stated milestones and goals.
- Build a diverse and inclusive Board that is highly engaged and willing to leverage and secure resources
Management
- Manage Chief Financial Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, VP of Operations, VP of Development, and VP of Evaluation to ensure all new program initiatives fit within the strategy
- Review work plans from VP of Operations to ensure alignment with strategy
- Ensure the Chief Financial Officer properly builds and implements strong financial control and management practices
- Work with Chief Financial Officer and VP of Development to ensure the flow of funds allowing Bridges to Prosperity to make continuous progress towards the achievement of its mission and strategy, and that those funds are allocated properly to reflect present needs and future potential
Talent & Culture
- Drive best-in-class talent practices and continuously recruit top-tier talent to open up organizational capacity and to drive growth
- Build a diverse, equitable and inclusive global team
The successful candidate will possess the following:
- Minimum of a BA, ideally with an MBA, MPA, or related advanced degree
- At least 15 years of organizational leadership experience
- Significant board development, fundraising, marketing/branding and fiscal management experience a must
- Significant experience living and working in East Africa
- A financially savvy and politically astute leader with the ability to set clear priorities, delegate, and guide investment in people and systems; keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills, which support and enable sound decision making
- Excellent coalition building skills with an ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders; a persuasive negotiator able to achieve consensus amongst differing opinions
- Outstanding presentation and communication skills and the experience and proclivity to be an outgoing spokesperson, relationship builder, and fundraiser
- Strong commitment to the professional development of staff; successful track record of recruiting and retaining a diverse team
Frequent international travel will be required.
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