Chief Executive Officer (Education NGO)

About the role

Shugulika Africa Limited is looking for a CEO to lead an NGO whose mission is to provide quality education across Tanzania. The role combines strategic leadership, operational management, partnership development and fundraising, with a focus on financial sustainability and advocacy for social justice, inclusion and human rights in education.

Key responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and coordinate management, developing a strategy with the Board and technical team and guiding organisational development and capacity building.
• Represent the organisation nationally and internationally, influencing education policy and acting as authorised representative before third parties and courts.
• Supervise the technical team so programmes meet strategic plan and donor agreement targets, and oversee the development of relevant, inclusive and scalable educational programmes.
• Identify funding sources, write proposals and diversify revenue streams; set policies for financial, donor, administrative and grant management.
• Work with the Board and staff on budgets, and ensure monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems are in place.
• Recruit, manage and motivate staff, prepare policies for growth (training, recruitment, succession planning, performance management) and supervise the senior leadership team.
• Cultivate relationships with governments, donors, communities, international organisations and other NGOs, and present the organisation positively to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and donor requirements and high ethical standards.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in International Development, Education, Peace Studies or a related field.
• At least 10 years of senior leadership experience in an NGO, with a strong track record in education or related fields.
• Thorough experience engaging with donors and proven fundraising and resource mobilisation experience.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders such as governments, international organisations and local communities.

Required skills

• Strategic leadership and visioning.
• Strong financial and operational management skills.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.