Chief Executive Officer Job Vacancy - ICT Solutions Provider to the Internet Community

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.

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