PASA - Pan African Sanctuary Alliance
Date Posted:
2011-12-06
Position Description:
The Pan African Sanctuary Alliance seeks a dynamic Executive Director with exceptional leadership experience, proven relationship management skills, and a deep commitment to meeting the urgent challenges faced by in-situ primate conservation in Africa.
For more than a dozen years, PASA has been saving the lives – and the future - of gorillas and chimpanzees, bonobos, drills and more across the vast continent of Africa. We deliver essential support to member sanctuaries including training and materials for veterinary healthcare, community engagement and sanctuary sustainability; and sourcing global partnerships that bring intellectual, technical and financial resources to the field.
PASA is widely recognized by the international conservation community and by national governments across Africa as the largest/highest quality primate rescue and conservation network on the continent.
- Overall scope of position and duties -
The Executive Director is responsible for the successful operation and performance of the overall organization. S/he will be responsible for ensuring the continued success of PASA’s programs; continuing to foster a culture of respect, achievement and fiscal stability; recruiting, retaining and developing a skilled and motivated staff and board; increasing philanthropic support; and building external visibility with funders, primate conservation leaders and other key constituents.
As the leader of an alliance of primate sanctuaries throughout Africa, the Executive Director is also responsible for responding quickly to crisis situations, for balancing the needs of diverse organizations, and for effective communications in French and in English.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director oversees an annual budget of approximately $400,000 and a current staff of 2. S/he will work with the Board and staff to refine our compelling position in the marketplace through strategic planning and will develop and implement a plan to achieve financial stability and smart growth.
- Major Responsibilities include: -
Strategic Leadership – Demonstrate strategic vision and exceptional leadership skills in working with board, staff and key constituents to determine longer-term-impact goals, to recommend short & long-range implementation plans and to follow through on successful delivery.
Fundraising – Play a leadership role in PASA’s fundraising efforts by working closely with the staff and Board to sustain and grow existing funding, while establishing new relationships and engagement opportunities with prospective donors to increase the organization's resources and donor pool, with particular emphasis on strengthening individual giving through a major gifts program.
Board Development and Management - Build a positive working relationship with the current Board members, pro-actively contribute to the selection and recruitment of Board members, tap the potential of direct relationships and contacts and support the Board to fulfill its governance and fundraising functions.
Financial and Administrative Management –
Budget: Oversee the development of budgets for submission to the Board; work within budgetary constraints to effectively deliver core programs
Reporting: Ensure the Board is regularly informed on the organization’s financial status through proper and timely financial reporting;
Systems: Ensure adequate and appropriate accounting and controls for funds, physical assets, and other property; understand and implement adequate risk management requirements and controls for the organization including financial, personnel, Board, property, and reputation.
Donors: Ensure that all donated funds are properly accounted for, that donors are thanked on a timely basis and that progress reports are submitted to grantors on a timely basis.
Community Outreach - Actively seek to expand awareness and impact of PASA by serving as the primary spokesperson for the organization; ensure that its programs are consistently presented in a strong, positive image; clearly articulate its mission, vision, programs and impact on the community; cultivate and maintain strong relationships with other conservation organizations.
Qualifications/Experience:
The Executive Director will be a seasoned nonprofit leader with a longstanding commitment to excellence and service. S/he will be a coalition-builder, skilled communicator, proven fundraiser and influencer across PASA’s diverse constituencies (including sanctuaries, governments, law enforcement, volunteers, board members, donors, conservation organizations).
The Executive Director will have at least 5 years of relevant senior-level leadership experience in a conservation-related organization. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and forward-thinking individual who has shown success in building widespread support for an organization through collaborative efforts with internal and external stakeholders.
The Executive Director will have highly-developed organizational skills, and be able to coordinate diverse projects and synthesize various sources of information in order to provide timely response to communications in a 24/7 arena. S/he will also have the ability to coordinate activities in Africa, Europe and North America – often under time and money constraints – while keeping the health of the organization and its member sanctuaries paramount.
The Executive Director will have a good understanding of effective, forward-looking financial budgeting and implications for nonprofits. Success in developing and managing the growth of a nonprofit organization is beneficial. Candidates with knowledge of the conservation community will be given strong consideration.
An undergraduate degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred. Proficiency in French is required; fluency is highly desirable.
The PASA Executive Director will be an employee of the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance, Inc., an equal opportunity employer. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and the geographic location is flexible. Some travel is required, as are irregular hours.
Salary/funding:
Commensurate with experience.
Term of Appointment:
This position is not for a fixed term and does not have an end date.
Application Deadline:
This position is now open.
Comments:
Interested candidates, please forward a letter of motivation and resume / CV to recruitpasaprimates@gmail.com.
Contact Information:
Susan Lutter, CA
USA
Website:
http://www.pasaprimates.org
E-mail Address:
recruitpasaprimates@gmail.com