The Global Business Roundtable (GBR) was established on 21st August 2009. It started as a discussion forum as well as a support, networking and prayer group for people in business and various intellectual professions.
The GBR is a global business networking initiative which was prompted by a desire to start a prayer meeting group for people in business as well as to provide support for professionals in their various fields. The organisation is founded on Biblical principles and is inspired by God throughout the various initiatives it undertakes.
This global business networking initiative has experienced the great move of God and has seen an unprecedented exponential growth. The GBR now has thousands of members spread across several countries including The United States of America (USA), Spain, Thailand, Germany, Ghana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Sweden, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique, Nigeria, The Caribbean Islands, which make up 73 nations in total.
Based across the world – Global Business Roundtable (GBR) seeks to appoint
REGIONAL DIRECTORS (x15)
The Global Business Roundtable (GBR) is a global networking public benefit organization and universal platform that works to bring the Kingdom of God on earth by focusing on the holistic development of individuals, groups, businesses, and its members according to God´s plans. This takes place through fundraising and investor engagement and multisector mobilization networks, partnerships and strategic alliances aimed to uplift families, communities, societies and nations by focusing on 8 mountains or sectors of society. Under the leadership and direction of the GBR Global Executive Director, the incumbent plans, directs, implements, monitors, evaluates and fast-tracks a ground-breaking, multimillion-dollar Regional Fundraising and Investor Engagement and Multi-Sector Mobilization Strategic Plan to execute GBR operations and services in a select continent, region, and respective countries.
GBR will be looking for Regional Directors in the following countries:
Africa: Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, Cameroon, Botswana,
EU & Middle East Region: United Kingdom, Russia, Kazakhstan
Asia: India, Republic of Korea
South-East Asia & Australasia: Philippines, Guam, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Australia
Key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
I. Resource & Multi-Sector Mobilization Strategy (securing new and additional resources, and making better use of, and maximizing existing resources):
- Designs, plans, establishes, grows and develops a Regional Office capacity to carry out a Fundraising and Investor Engagement Strategy and a Multi-Sector Mobilization Strategy (media and communications, government, education, economy, religion, celebration and family) according to regional assets, priorities and, needs as well as public, private and non-profit resources.
2. Contributes to fast-track (quickest route to achieve results) 3 to 5 Country Offices, 3 to 5 investments and 3 to 5 multi-sector projects per year to develop people holistically and uplift individuals, groups, and businesses in conjunction with public, private, non-profit and international agencies and organizations and select faith-based, community and non-governmental organizations.
II. Networking & Partnership Engagement:
- Influence, outreach, network, engage and manage productive relationships and partnerships with funders, grantors, donors, philanthropists, investors, CEOs, Heads of State and/or top-tier government officials, business executives and high level corporate stakeholders, as well as top-tier global organizations and faith-based ministries and leaders.
2. Recruit, oversee, guide, train and support Country Directors in specific geographical regions to conduct national resource fundraising and multi-sector mobilization efforts and projects.
III. Program Leadership & Management:
- Plans, develops and manages a Regional Office comprising multiple Country Offices working closely with key internal and external stakeholders, particularly: Sakhumnotho Group Holdings’ Regional Investment Director and Global Fund for Jesus’ Regional Director.
2. Ensures delivery of quarterly, biannual, and annual fundraising and multi-sector services projects benchmarks at regional and national levels making corrective actions as needed to ensure progress toward targets and sustainability efforts.The Regional Directors must meet the following functional skills and experience criteria:
Proven work experience in millionaire resource mobilization and multi-sector mobilization along with business/project development in international population, health, development, relief, advocacy, and investment fields.
Ability to develop strategic alliances and partnerships with a variety of public, private and non-profit stakeholders, particularly international funders, grantors, donors, philanthropists, CEOs, entrepreneurs, investors, decision-makers, and faith-based leaders.
Strong knowledge in grant writing, donor reporting and pitching to grant donors, corporate social responsibility heads (CSI), investors, faith-based institutions and foundations.
Excellent representation, interpersonal, negotiation, networking and communication skills, and sales, marketing, or business development track record, including proven ability to innovate, plan and execute ideas and deliver results.
Applicants should possess the following educational and qualification criteria:
Advanced university degree with postgraduate training in business, finance, economics, international or public relationships or development, social sciences, law, or related field.
Proven background and ability to work effectively in one or more GBR program sectors: family and society, science and technology, politics, leadership and governance, media and communications, sports, arts and culture, business, economy and finance, education and intellectual development and spiritual development.
Over 15 years of combined national and international experience and exposure to for-profit, commercial entities and their affiliated foundations including bilateral and multilateral financial institutions, investors and entrepreneurs, multinational and local businesses, international NGOs and/or public/private partnerships.
100% Christian background and commitment to do what Jesus would do if He were physically present on earth.
This position is open to candidates of all nationalities, and multilingual candidates are also encouraged to apply. The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically, regionally and internationally.
View the full job description and application instructions on www.actionappointments.co.za/vacancies and email your application by Friday 02nd July 2021 to [email protected]