DEFINITION AND PURPOSE OF POSITION

The position of Chief Executive Officer exists for the purpose of managing AL-IKHWAN GROUP ’s operations within the policy guidelines as laid down by the Board of Governors. The incumbent is also responsible to ensure that financial and management controls are exercised through information systems and reporting practices and recommends improvement where appropriate.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION Reports to Board of Governors
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Supervises

Chief Financial Officer
Chief Credit Operations
Chief Internal Auditor
Chief Social Development
Manager R & D/Training
Manager M & E
Manager HR & Admin
Manager Information Management
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Plan, organize and keep abreast of new developments in the area of corporate/strategic planning and recommend to the Board of Governors for the adoption of those which will uplift the image of the organization.
 Maintain overall control on the organization and take corrective action as necessary to ensure that approved plans/schedules and goals are met and that policies established by the Board of Governors are followed.
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 Adopt and carry out all objectives, plans, policies and directives transmitted/delegated to him/her from time to time by the Board of Governors.
 Direct, control and supervise his/her subordinates in carrying out functions/tasks in accordance with established polices and procedures.
 Organize and supervise long range as well as short term plans to facilitate corporate culture in the organization.
 Ensure that all funds, assets and properties of the organization and other entities in which AL-IKHWAN GROUP has an interest, are appropriately safeguarded and administered.
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 Participate in all meetings of the Board of Governors involving consideration of policy/procedures formulation matters and other allied matters relating to the overall operations of the organization.
 Responsible for the implementation of the decisions of the Board.

 Identify financial resources to meet the funds requirements of AL-IKHWAN GROUP .
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 Carry out negotiations with the banks and donors with the assistance of Chief Financial Officer.
 Ensure that the decisions made by the Board, Executive Committee, Management Committee, Credit Committee and Procurement Committee of the organization are in conformity with the established policies.
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 Develop objectives and programs for his/her assigned duties that are consistent with the objectives and programs of AL-IKHWAN GROUP , and present these to the Board for approval.
 Interpret plans, policies and procedures to his/her subordinates for accomplishing their assigned tasks.
 Make appropriate recommendations to the Board of Governors on matters relating to organization operations, and ensuring that the Board is kept fully informed of organization activities and major developments.
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 Carry out responsibility for public relations and promotional activities of AL-IKHWAN GROUP conducting negotiations with donors and all other relevant institutions.
 Issue instructions for smooth, effective and efficient working of the organization.
 Plan, organize and control continuous and energetic research for improved system and procedures in the organization.
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 Ensure sound organizational and functional planning for each major component of organization’s activities, and ensure that all significant amendments thereto are properly controlled and followed.
 Perform any other task assigned by the Board of Governors.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
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Qualification

 Post Graduate qualification

Experience

 At least 10 years experience in the related field. Should have extensive experience of managing and administering such organizations efficiently.

Decision Making Skills

 Complex decision making within time frame involving known and uncertain variables.
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Policy Formulation Skills

 Extensive contributions in policy formulation with long term implications as a whole as well as in relationship with external sources.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills
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 Interaction ability within organization as well as with external sources

Third Dimension

 High level of analytical abilities and personality characteristics

Pay Band 1