Job Description
The Chief Executive shall have the following key responsibilities:
Strategy Development & Overseeing Overall Execution
• From time to time, develop the Foundation’s strategic plans, road map, and operations with guidance and input from the Council.
Fundraising and Donor Engagement
• Ensure a sustainable asset base by building long-term relationships with key donors and fundholders based on mission, cultivation, stewardship, and sound fiscal management
• Oversee and drive the development and execution of a solid fundraising strategy and activities, including grant writing, cultivation, stewardship of donors, event planning, and identifying new donors’ sources
Advocacy and Public Relations
Promote the Foundation’s visibility through engagement with relevant regional organizations, and activities that align with the Foundation’s mission and vision
• Serve as the Foundation’s representative to the public and aid in the understanding of the Foundation’s interests, mission, and concerns
• Direct the development and implementation of a strategic communication plan that provides a clear and concise message of the Foundation’s mission
Financial Management
• Ensure the Foundation has the financial resources to thrive and deliver on its mission, including the necessary financial discipline and the investment in resources needed to achieve its goals
Oversee the preparation and management of the annual budget, including expense management, asset allocations, and cash flow management
Ensure the assets of the Foundation are invested optimally, efficiently, and following the guidelines and policies, in conjunction with the Council
Manage the preparation of investment reports for the Council
Administration
• Oversee the administrative components of the Foundation, including grant contracts and outside consultants
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in all operations and maintain the Foundation’s certification
• Design, review, and implement all operational policies and guidelines for the Foundation
• Support prudent financial management, risk management, and implement strong internal controls for the Foundation
• Ensure the Foundation has the appropriate communication systems, physical space, and technology to operate efficiently and effectively
Human Capital Management
• Ensure the Foundation has the necessary resources to achieve its goals; ensuring that the performance of the staff of APHF is aligned to support this objective
• Take high responsibility for managing the Foundation’s human capital, including hiring, termination, ongoing staff development, and providing verbal and written evaluations of staff
• Ensure the continued development of APHF staff, particularly in skills, and knowledge of best practices in their areas of work
• Ensure that employment policies are enforced and in compliance with the Foundation policies, and all international regulations and local laws
• Ensure the Foundation has an appropriate management structure and succession plans and advise the Council on how the structure should evolve to remain agile but effective.
Secretariat Support to The Council
• Execute and give timely feedback on the Council’s decisions.
• Support the identification and onboarding of new Council members
• Manage the preparation and distribution of Council meetings material in close coordination with the APHF Council’s Secretary (AXIS Fiduciary)
• Sit in as an ex-officio member in Council meetings and any other strategic meetings of APHF.
• Keep the Council consistently abreast of organizational performance and any key risks.
• Serve as the administrative link between the governing Council and the Protector, Africa CDC.
• Any other tasks as directed by the Council through the Chair
Reporting Line
As Head of APHF Secretariat, the CEO is responsible for leading the Foundation’s activities, is accountable to the Governing Council, and shall report to the Chair of the Council.