Tongabezi Trust School (TTS) is looking for a visionary and energetic leader to lead our team.
TTS was founded as a pre-school for a handful of local children in 1996, and over the past 29
years we have expanded to offer educational opportunities to the Simonga community through our programmes at Tujatane Primary School and Twaabane Creative Centre. Across our
programmes we offer free holistic primary education to 300 pupils, provide scholarships to 80 secondary and 65 tertiary students, and deliver high-quality literacy, GCE, and vocational skills
training to adults from the Simonga community. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational effectiveness of the
organisation, and will work closely with the Board of Governors, staff, and the Simonga
community to ensure the achievement of our mission.

Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree or higher-level qualification in a relevant field
Minimum 5 years in a leadership role
Proven experience in leading diverse teams, managing senior staff, and driving
organisational change. Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities.
Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor relations, and developing sustainable revenue
streams.
Solid understanding of nonprofit financial processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and
financial reporting.
Ability to think strategically and translate vision into actionable plans,demonstrating a deep understanding of the educational and community development landscapes and their challenges.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with experience engaging a wide range of stakeholders, including government agencies, educational institutions, donors, and rural communities.
Deep commitment to improving educational opportunities and outcomes for marginalised and underserved communities.
Knowledge of Tonga, Lozi or Nyanja a strong asset Zambian citizens and candidates with prior work authorisation in Zambia will be prioritised

Leadership and Strategy
Lead on the continued refinement, updating and implementation of the strategic
development plan, organisational vision and mission and ensure alignment of operational
activities with the strategic direction of the organisation.
Lead on the development and implementation of a five-year strategic business plan for the
organisation
Provide guidance and mentorship to the senior leadership team through effective line
management
Cultivate a professional and positive staff culture
Develop job descriptions for new roles and make recommendations for approval by the
board.
Fundraising and Financial Management
Oversee the development and implementation of a sustainable fundraising strategy that
includes student sponsorship, major donors, grants, partnerships, and other revenuegenerating activities.
Support the management of relationships with key funders, including long-term sponsors,
major donors and grant-making institutions
Oversee the development of the annual budgets for approval by the Board of Governors
Oversee regular financial updates and forecasts to the Board of Governors
Be responsible for sound financial management and stewardship of organisational resources
Lead the development and oversee the implementation of clear financial policies,
accounting processes and controls for Tujatane and Twaabane.
Governance
Ensure the organisation fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory obligations
Collaborate with the Chairperson of the Board of Governors to set board meetings and
agendas.
Lead on the preparation of reports for the Board and its committees.