Chief Executive Officer Jobs at Zanzibar Law Society is a non-profit organisation registered by the Register of Society as per the Societies Act No 6 of 1995 with registration number 89 in the year 1999.
Job Purpose:
The CEO is the head of the Zanzibar law society Secretariat and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the secretariat. The CEO is responsible for building and modelling a Great society culture, providing inspired leadership to the executive team, and establishing A great working relationship with the council. She/he is responsible for setting a course for the society’s strategy. building a solid image of the society, and building a network and strategic alliances with other players to ensure the achievement and enhancement of the society’s mission.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the secretariat.
• Provide inspired leadership company-wide
• Make high-level decisions about policy and strategy in consultation with the council.
• Create an environment that promotes excellent performance and positive morale of the Secretariat.
• Oversee all operations and business activities to ensure they produce results consistent with the overall strategy and mission.
• Ensuring that the secretariat serves the needs and interests of the ZLS membership according to The ZLS mission statement and the society’s regulations and as directed by council.
• Ensuring that the programs activities and the services of the society directly benefit The members and their professional well-being to this end. the CEO is responsible For
• Identifying member’s problems, issues and needs, developing and operating appropriate Programs and utilizing the necessary resource.
• Building networks, partnership and strategic alliances with other players to ensure the Achievement and enhancement of the organization’s mission.
• Build trust relations with key partners and stakeholders and act as a point of contact for All stakeholders.
• Building a strong corporate image of the organization and maintaining a healthy and Productive relationship with all stakeholders.
• Ensure timely reporting to the council and keep them fully informed of all critical influence Factors affecting the society.
• assist the honorary Secretary in setting the Agenda of council meetings and Recording minutes.
• Execute all decisions of the council on time.
• Overseeing the society’s fiscal activities, including budgeting, reporting and auditing Process for approval of the council.
• Preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual financial and Narrative progress report on the activities and programs of the society to the council.
• Ensure implementation of operational policies and a strategic plan. Regular updating of operating manuals and other regulations to effectively manage the Fundraising and resource Mobilization.,
• Representing the society at various forums such as meetings, workshop and conferences
• Ensure all legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with law and Regulations.
• Another lawful duty that the council may assign from time to time.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Experience in developing profitable strategies and implementing vision. Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles.
• Familiarity with diverse organizational functions such as HR consultation law Marketing, PR finance etc.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices. Employee development and performance management skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to fundraise and manage donors
• Demonstrated ability to manage a large corporate oe centralized instutional legal office Successfully.
• Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to details.
• Excellent communications and public speaking skills.
• Good analytical skills to research, analyse and interpret complex information and produce clear verbs and written reports.
• Knowledge and Experience of financial responsibility for a budget including knowledge accounting guidelines and of year account and external liaison with auditors.
Qualifications:
• Zanzibari.
• A degree in law, Business Administration, Public Administration or other related fields from a reputable university.
• A master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Between 25 and 45 years of Age.
• Computer skills: extensive knowledge of Microsoft application/windows office package.
• At least [5] years of experience.
• High Integrity and good character.
Work Hours | Â 8 |
Experience in Months | Â 60 |
Level of Education | Â Bachelor Degree |
Job application procedure
All applications along with covering letter, curriculum vitae, current passport size photo, both academic certificate and transcript referees should reach the society in not later than 30th October 2023 through email address [email protected] The late application should not be considered.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.