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, Swaziland, Lesotho, Sweden, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique, Nigeria, The Caribbean Islands, which make up 73 nations in total.
Based in Johannesburg, Gauteng – Global Business Roundtable (GBR) seeks to appoint a
SECTOR MANAGER – BUSINESS, FINANCE & ECONOMY
GBR seeks a dynamic business leader who is innovative, is committed to growing business through experience and knows how to employ resources (skills, knowledge, material and financial) in support of business initiatives. This individual will need to understand the various roles and key functional elements of Local Economic Development initiatives (LED’s), Business Federations, Chambers of Commerce, Government Agencies, Corporate structures, and International entities across the complete business value-chain. The ability to identify strategic priority areas, a clear understanding of business processes, procedures, regulations, and policies as enshrined within the different economic development zones in Africa and elsewhere, will be a distinct advantage.
Key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
Development of learning material; learning facilitation; planning and organising; training needs analysis; project management; presentation skills; budgeting and financial management, administration, and people management.
To plan, coordinate and deliver business support services, training, seminars, informative material digitally or otherwise with a component being e-commerce to meet current and future organisational commitments in line with GBR’s framework of support to specific regions.
To analyse business propositions, develop funding proposals, design operating plans, coordinate and consolidate programs catering to needs of the different regions and individual countries.
To develop and implement an annual activity calendar in line with budget and outreach targets to build organisational capability.
To ensure delivery of events and activities to achieve the required outcomes and strategic objectives.
To ensure coordination, completion, and submission of funding objectives in line with business and donor requirements and to optimize resources for maximum impact.
To ensure compliance to group policies, quality assurance standards and regulatory requirements.
Conduct an annual needs assessment to identify interest areas and opportunities for spiritual growth, in cooperation with the Senior Management.
To manage resources to deliver the operating plan and business needs timeously.
Proven policy, advisory and advocacy experience.
The Sector Manager: Business, Finance & Economy must meet the following criteria:
A sincere faith in God and a commitment to Christian faith and service, including knowledge of scripture and an understanding of the Bible’s great themes.
A degree in business, finance, or similar qualification. A post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
Formal training or equivalent experience with Christian business enterprise development practice and ethics will be a definite plus.
Flexibility to work with the diversity of theological concepts and faith backgrounds.
Strong organizational and leadership skills including delegation and group facilitation.
Experience in handling of web-based management systems and advanced programmes for statistical analysis of data
Strong writing, public communication, and computer skills.
Experience in managing cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects supporting business.
Experience in organisational development and change
Provide consultation, support, mentorship, and incubation.
Work collaboratively with teams and subject matter experts.
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 up to 10% of the time.
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