Executive Director

 Job Description:

1)  Governance: Works with the Executive Committee to fulfill the organization mission.

•  Responsible for leading EDF in a manner that is in line with the organization’s mission as defined by the Executive Committee (EC)
• Responsible for communicating effectively with the EC and providing all information necessary in a timely and accurate manner.

2) Financial Performance and Viability: Develop programs with the guidance of the EC, to ensure the financial sustainability of the organization.

•  Supervise the proper execution of programs and continuously pursue new ones that best serve the targeted communities. 
• Propose an annual budget that insures the sustainability of the organization and follow the finances of EDF on a regular basis.

• Responsible for suggesting modifications to the strategic plan to ensure that EDF successfully fulfills its Mission into the future.
• Responsible for the enhancement of EDF’s image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other not for profit NGO’s, professional, civic and private organizations.

• Responsible for the hiring of qualified staff and the retention of competent ones.
•  Responsible for signing all notes, agreements, and other instruments entered into on behalf of the organization.

Professional Qualifications:

• A Bachelor degree or more
• Transparent with high integrity
• Seven or more years of nonprofit organizations management experience
• Strong organizational abilities including planning and program development
• Ability to convey EDF’s vision to staff, volunteers and donors
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong public speaking ability