1. Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and manage the human, financial and physical resources of AFAAS and the AFAAS Secretariat
• Oversee organization of AFAAS and Board Meetings.
• Implement the decisions of the AGM and the Board.
• Draft an Annual Work plan and associated budget, and report on progress made to the Board; and as appropriate to the AGM.
• Manage partnerships and development of collaborative programmes on scaling innovations
• Lead in articulation of new proposals for funding by partners, donors and governments.
• Ensure effective and efficient operation of the AFAAS Secretariat
• Develop recommendations for approval by the Board or AGM regarding policy, rules and regulations and management for the effective and efficient operation of AFAAS
• Put in place appropriate mechanisms for accountability; monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment of AFAAS activities.
• Recruit, select and appoint staff required for the operations of the AFAAS Secretariat
• Be the Chief Executive Officer of AFAAS with the prime responsibility of executing the decision of the Board and the General Assembly.
• Ensure proper management of the Staff, Programs, Finance and Assets of AFAAS according to agreed procedures.
• Prepare reports on implementation of the programs/projects of AFAAS as well as other documents for presentation to both the Board and the General Assembly.
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned by the Board of Directors

• Job Requirements

Academic and Professional Qualifications or Training

• PhD in agricultural sciences, extension, economics or related disciplines
• Knowledge & experience in project management

Experience

Over 10 years work experience in managing a national, regional or international organization composed of diverse professionals.

Critical Competences

• Ability to organize and commit significant resources and time to establish and deliver on initiatives that will achieve significant long-term benefits for AFAAS
• Ability to communicate, direct and implement standards within AFAAS
• Ability to understand broader operational context and look for potential opportunities that provide high impact or cross functional solutions for AFAAS
• Ability to create a positive image for the organization or a positive impact on Funding Partners.
• Values and is able to communicate and act with honesty and openness in relations with others.
• Ability to maximize cooperation over time and be perceived by stakeholders as a partner.
• Ability to use understanding of AFAAS in building relationships that support its current and future objectives.

• Key Performance Indicators

• Percentage, % of overall directives of the AGM or Board; Secretariat work plans, budget performance implemented or accomplished in time and to the desired levels of performance.
• Number of funding proposals accepted by partners, donors and governments as a ratio of the total.
• Number of CFs (active country fora), partners and funders added.
• % of amendments made to the draft annual plans and budgets.
• Number of performance or audit queries raised.
• Number of policies, rules and regulations and management proposals approved by the Board or AGM.
• Number of audit queries raised.
• Ratio of vacant as opposed to filled positions in the approved establishment of the Secretariat.
• % of mandatory reports prepared and presented in time and in line with required standard of reporting