Community Services and DevelopmentFull-TimeSenior-level(6+ yrs)
Job Description
Basic Needs Basic Rights (BNBR) is seeking an experienced, strategic, and visionary Executive Director to lead the organization into its next phase of growth. We adopt a holistic approach to community mental health and wellness, appreciating that addressing mental wellbeing and illness goes beyond psychiatric facilities, given that mental wellbeing and illness are not simply health issues, but have social and economic causes and effects.
The Executive Director will provide overall leadership, drive organizational strategy, strengthen partnerships, mobilize resources, and ensure the effective delivery of high-impact programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and organizational direction: Leading BNBR’s strategic plan development and review, implementing our vision, mission, and values, and providing leadership to the team.
Lead fundraising, donor engagement, and resource mobilization: Leading the organisation in local and external fundraising, establishing a strong relationship with donors, sponsors, and supporters.
Ensure effective programme delivery, financial stewardship, and legal compliance: Ensuring BNBR has a well-balanced, well-documented, and cost-effective programme. Ensure that donor reporting and compliance is done effectively.
Build and develop a high-performing team and positive organizational culture: Maintain effective staff recruitment, plan with members of senior management to encourage shared leadership, set and ensure performance targets for managers are achieved, and provide strong mentorship to the staff.
Strengthen governance: Work closely with the Board and representing BNBR nationally and internationally, providing support for the Board with good communication.
Requirements & Candidate Profile
Degree in business, leadership and management related, or any other relevant fields. Social sciences and development studies are an added advantage.
A master’s degree in related fields is an added advantage.
At least 10 years' leadership experience, including 5 years in senior management within the NGO or development sector.
Proven success in strategic leadership, fundraising, financial management, and partnership development.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and people leadership skills.
A commitment to integrity, accountability, safeguarding, and improving mental health outcomes.
How to Apply
Submit your CV, cover letter, and expected gross salary with the subject "Executive Director – BNBR" to executive@flexi-personnel.com.
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