{"id":4674,"date":"2011-03-14T12:53:04","date_gmt":"2011-03-14T12:53:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.africlub.net\/awdf\/?p=1587"},"modified":"2011-03-14T12:53:04","modified_gmt":"2011-03-14T12:53:04","slug":"position-specification-executive-director-of-the-african-womens-development-fund-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awdf.org\/OldSite\/position-specification-executive-director-of-the-african-womens-development-fund-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Position Specification: Executive Director of The African Women\u2019s Development Fund USA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Location<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chicago, IL preferred, but not required<\/p>\n

Reporting Relationship<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors<\/p>\n

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND<\/strong><\/p>\n

The African Women\u2019s Development Fund USA (AWDF USA) is a 501c(3) organization created to raise visibility and financial support\u00a0 in the United States for The African Women\u2019s Development Fund (AWDF) based in Accra, Ghana.\u00a0 AWDF is a grant-making organization that supports women\u2019s organizations across the continent of Africa.\u00a0 Over the past 10 years, AWDF has made grants totalling more than $16M US to 800 women\u2019s organizations in over 43 African countries. \u00a0Please see africlub.net\/awdf for more information.<\/p>\n

This is a new position and the first paid position of AWDF USA.\u00a0 Prior to this time, the work of AWDF USA has been done by volunteers and a short-term consultant.\u00a0 This position will be supported by a part-time bookkeeper and administrative assistant.<\/p>\n

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

AWDF USA seeks an Executive Director (the \u201cED\u201d) that will enable the organization to be strategic and influential in a rapidly changing and demanding global environment. The ED is responsible for creating and advancing AWDF USA\u2019s mission and vision. The ED is also responsible for the overall management of AWDF USA and the implementation of its policies. This individual reports directly to the Board of Directors and is responsible for keeping the Board engaged and informed so that they can fulfill the governance responsibilities entrusted to them. Specifically, the ED will be responsible for Fundraising, Marketing, Finance and Administration, Management and Leadership, Communications and External Relationships, and Board Relations.<\/p>\n

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE \/ QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

The successful candidate will have a strong track record of proven leadership ability and be capable of juggling many priority projects working independently. This individual should possess the capacity to assess, analyze and design strategic organizational structures, programs and processes and handle the organization\u2019s day-to-day operations.<\/p>\n

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the challenges facing start-up global organizations and possess the creative vision to address these challenges effectively. The ED must be a strong decision-maker, facilitator, inspiring leader, and passionate advocate who can effect change where it is needed.<\/p>\n

Specific previous experiences and qualifications include:<\/p>\n