Executive Director - METEOROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA, SADC

Job Description for Position of Executive Director

Job Title:

Executive Director

Function:

· To implement the strategic goals and objectives of the association

· Enable the Board to fulfill its governance function

· To give direction and leadership toward the achievement of the association's mission, strategy, annual

goals and objectives

Reports to:

MASA Board

Major Functions/Accountabilities:

1.Board Administration and Support -- Supports operations and administration of Board by

advising and informing Board members, interfacing

between Board and Members; Manage MASA Secretariat

functions

2. Program, Product and Service Delivery -- Oversees design, promotion, implementation, delivery

and quality of programs, products and services;

3. Financial, Risk and Facilities Management –Recommends yearly budget for Board approval and

prudently manages organization's resources within those

budget guidelines according to current laws and

regulations;

4. Human Resource Management -- Effectively manages the human resources of the

association according to authorized personnel

policies and procedures that fully conform to current laws

and regulations of the host country;

5. International Community and

Public Relations -- Assures the organization and its mission, programs,

products and services are consistently presented in strong,

positive image to relevant stakeholders; Effectively

manage liaison with Members, Governments

representatives, SADC Secretariat, WMO, ICAO, UNEP,

UNDP, Development partners and other

relevant international organizations

6. Resource mobilization -- Undertake resource mobilization including identifying

resource requirements, researching funding sources,

establishing strategies to approach funders, development

and submission of proposals, administrating fundraising

records and documentation

7. Policy and Governance- Develop organizational policies, Update MASA Strategic

Plan and develop Operational Plan

To perform effectively in this position, the incumbent must have:

§ Qualifications: Ideal: MSc/ MBA, 10 years of experience in meteorology and related fields.

§ In-depth knowledge of the management process, especially as it applies to growth and long-term planning

§ International track record in Negotiations skills

§ Effective oral and written communication skills

§ Coordination skills

§ General management

§ Legal background (competitive advantage)

§ Financial management

§ Human Resources management

§ Proven record of Resource mobilization skills and experience

§ Strategic leadership

§ Language/s: Proficiency in English and a good working knowledge of other SADC official languages will be an added advantage

§ Financial/accounting skills

§ Effective leadership and organizational skills

§ Ability to plan organization-wide activities (setting objectives, developing strategies, budgeting, developing policies and procedures, and organizing the functions necessary to accomplish the activities)

Typically, these skills and knowledge are the result of a combination of formal education in management, marketing, finance or related area, and several years of experience in increasingly responsible management positions. Prior experience in the meteorological research or a related field would be useful.

The advert is limited to SADC citizens and the closing date is: 30th September 2013

Fixed term of (2) years with possibility of renewal for a similar period. Within three months of assumption of his/her duties the incumbent shall sign a performance agreement with the Board or its representative. The position will be subject to a probation period of 6 six months. MASA reserves the right not to fill this position and is an equal opportunity employer.

Applications for the above- mentioned position must be directed to : Mr. Mark Majodina, MASA Secretariat c/o South African Weather Service, Private Bag X097, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa or email: mark.majodina@weathersa.co.za) and for enquiries : (Mr. Mark Majodina and +27 12 367 6047).

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Candidates, who have not been contacted within 3 (three) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.