REPORTS TO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SOUTH AFRICAN RED CROSS SOCIETY
- INTRODUCTION
The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) is a NOT an NGO. It is a National Society that was constituted on the basis of International
and domestic law by virtue of the South African Government being signatory to the Geneva Conventions, which compelled her to establish the Society by an Act of Parliament in 1921 and subsequent South African Red Cross Society and Legal Protection of Certain emblems Act of 2007, as a voluntary humanitarian relief and development Society, auxiliary to the public authorities in the humanitarian field.
SARCS forms part of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), which is the largest humanitarian network globally, operating in 192 countries.
- JOB SUMMARY
The Chief Executive officer of SARCS is responsible for;
Managing the operations of SARCS and ensuring compliance with approved policies, procedures and standards
Guiding and overseeing financial, personnel and administration functions
Ensuring timeous reporting to donors, Board of Directors and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
3. MAIN DUTIES
Human Capital Management
Develops and manages Human Capital by engaging competent and properly trained staff, planning and directing the Society’s work schedule in a manner that optimises its effectiveness, assesses performance on a regular basis, and, where necessary, provide or obtain relevant training for personnel management development.
Advices the General Assembly on policy and statutory matters.
Undertaking yearly staff evaluation with all staff
Being evaluated yearly by the Chairperson on behalf of the Board
Managing and developing the human resources (staff and volunteers) available to the society.
Reporting to and attending Board of Directors meetings as Chief Executive Officer of the National Society and ensuring that the Board and other Committees are fully informed of the activities of the National Society.
Financial Management
Managing the financial resources of the society through timely preparation of budgets ensuring proper financial controls, accounting systems and proper authorisation and expenditure procedures are in place as well as ensuring that the society’s property and equipment are properly safe guarded, insured and maintained.
Ensuring that the annual financial audits of SARCS programmes are prepared
Ensuring ongoing monitoring, controlling and evaluation procedures of all SARCS programmes in order to optimise the services provided by those programmes.
Ensuring that all money entrusted to the society is accounted for and used for its expressed purpose.
Initiating and undertaking resource mobilisation and fundraising activities for SARCS including corporate sponsorship and managing relationships with donors.
Assuming overall responsibility for adherence to financial policies and donor standards.
Resource Mobilisation
Managing and reporting on the management of all resources of the society with particular reference to financial, assets and Human Capital
Assisting the Board of Directors to mobilise funds, assets and equipment for the National Society
Leadership
Ensuring that the Society has effective financial, personnel and administrative policies approved by the Board and General Assembly.
Preparing the Society’s Annual plan and budget for Board approval.
Preparing reports and Board pack for Board meetings.
Representing SARCS at high level National, Regional and International meetings.
Leading the implementation of SARCS strategic plan
Ensuring effective networking, liaison and collaboration with all stakeholders (Development partners, Non-Governmental Organisation (NGOs), International Non -Government Organisations (INGOs), Private sector, Local authorities, Media and Communities.
Establishing sound working relationships, as an auxiliary to Government with Departments of Health, Social Development and International Relations and Cooperation.
Serving as Board Secretary.
4. POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education
Degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, or Equivalent. Masters degree will be an added advantage.
Experience
At least fifteen (15) years work experience, 10 years of which should have been in a Senior position, preferably in a Human Services organisation, with the following competencies;
Proven track record in Programme Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
Experience in managing human and financial resources
Demonstrated skills and experience in strategic management
Demonstrated fundraising experience
Proven track record in Institution capacity building, administrative and financial systems, preferable in a humanitarian organisation.
Experience with working with Boards of Directors
Required Skills
Superior oral and written communication skills
Strong Interpersonal communication and negotiation skills in high level settings.
Experience working with government and non-governmental organisations
Ability to work with a board or management committee
Ability to write project plans and to implement, monitor and evaluate projects
Excellent team builder and experience in managing an office and a cohesive team of staff
High level of maturity and emotional intelligence
5. Application letters with comprehensive CVs and at least three (3) traceable references should be addressed and emailed to: [email protected]
The Chairman
Board of Directors
South African Red Cross Society
62, Blanton Street, Lynwood Glen
Pretoria
Deadline for submission: 12th February 2021
NOTE: CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE LIMITED TO SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS ONLY. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY