Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

This is a unique opportunity to join an international children's charity as its Chief Executive Officer, making a real and lasting transformation in the lives of children in Darfur, Sudan.

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Remote (with the role involving occasional travel to Surrey)

Salary: £60,000 - £90,000 (subject to experience)

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Thursday 13th March, the client reserves the right to interview before the closing date so please apply asap.

About the role:

This is a crucial position as it will be your responsibility to ensure the growth of the charity, enabling us to support even more children and their families in Darfur, Sudan. You will be an experienced and highly motivated leader overseeing the overall development of the charity, ensuring its continued success in its next phase of growth. You will oversee the charity's budget to ensure long-term financial sustainability and be responsible for fundraising, grants, and events. You will lead a passionate and dedicated team, including working with our volunteers in the UK, USA, and Australia. You will also play a key role in building relationships with donors, potential donors, corporates, and other stakeholders.

You will work closely with the Country Director (currently our Founder) for Darfur and oversee projects and assist recruitment in Sudan as soon as it is safe to do so. At present, our Sudan staff are working from outside the country as Darfur faces extreme violence. Projects within Darfur are implemented by the Steering Committee, who are volunteer village leaders working with the charity since 2010.

Your main duties will include:

1. Provide vision and leadership for the charity, setting the overall vision and strategic direction, ensuring alignment with its mission and values.
2. Develop and implement a strategic plan in collaboration with the Board of Trustees.
3. Act as the public face of the charity, undertaking a range of speaking opportunities and acting as a media spokesperson.
4. Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring the effectiveness and efficient use of charity resources.
5. Oversee budgeting and financial planning - manage the charity's finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
6. Build relationships with celebrities, Patrons, and key Stakeholders.
7. Ensure the charity is compliant with legal, regulatory, and financial requirements.
8. Regularly report to the Board on all aspects of the charity's work, ensuring accurate timely updates on funding, operations, and emerging needs.
9. Be the key point of contact for the charity, providing guidance and support to staff and volunteers.
10. Prepare the Annual Report and regular updates for key stakeholders, donors, and funders.

About you:

We are looking for a confident leader who wants to work with us to ensure we are a high-performing, sustainable organization. You will need to bring with you the following skills and experience:

1. Proven track record in a management and leadership role, preferably within the charitable or not-for-profit sector.
2. Strategic thinker with strong financial acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build partnerships and influence at all levels.
3. Compassionate and values-driven approach to leadership, with a commitment to sustainable development.
4. Understanding of Charity law and regulations, governance requirements, and reporting standards.
5. Experience working effectively with a Board of Trustees.
6. Proven experience in budget setting and financial management, reporting to funders and Trustees.
7. Proven success in identifying and developing new income streams.
8. Experienced in building effective relationships with donors, celebrities, patrons, and other stakeholders.
9. Experience in building and leading a team of staff and volunteers.
10. Excellent communicator and presentation skills.
11. Highly organized, and excellent attention to detail.

About the Organisation

This is the only charity founded specifically to help children in one of the most challenging regions of the world, Darfur, Sudan. For the past 24 years we have been transforming the lives of children through a unique package of integrated projects, working closely with the communities themselves. Since 2001, we have adopted 110 villages, transforming the lives of over half a million people.

There could not be a more exciting time to take the charity forward. You will be responsible for shaping both the projects in Darfur and all the exciting opportunities to raise awareness and funds in the rest of the world.