The Dispute Resolution Foundation will be starting a new phase with the establishment of a Knowledge Institute to be headed by Mr. Paul Hines.
The Foundation is therefore seeking to recruit a new Chief Executive Officer who will operate DRF in a sound and prudent fiscal manner for short- and long-term financial health, not deviating materially from board-stated priorities. The CEO is also accountable for ensuring that the organization is compliant with all statutory obligations and governance policies and practices adapted by the Board of Directors.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:
• Represent and facilitate the Vision & Mission of the DRF.
• Maintain internal financial reports sufficient to monitor the financial activity of DRF in accordance with all other financial policies.
• Prepare financial plans and annual operating and capital budgets that achieve approved policies and promote the long-term stability and sustainability of DRF.
• Maintain and increase working partnerships with the Courts, Government, the business community and international development agencies, youth & communities.
• Protect and adequately maintain all tangible and intangible assets of DRF.
• Lead the Management Team and motivate the staff, volunteers and partners of the Foundation to give of their best at all times.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:
The CEO is deemed to be performing satisfactorily when:
• Board decisions are implemented on a timely basis.
• The national and international profile of the institution is high and growing.
• The statutory obligations are met.
• At least 80% of the annual Work Plan is achieved.
• The auditors give favorable reviews of the operation of the organization.
• The institution is financially viable.
• Adequate funds are mobilized to finance the Work Plan.
• Reports are submitted to the Board on a timely basis and in accordance with the required standard.
• The staff of the Foundation are highly motivated and performing above expectations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Post-graduate degree in Management, Finance, Marketing, Law or Public Administration.
• Over five (5) years experience at senior management level, including preparation of annual budgets, development and adherence to work plans.
• Excellent people skills, including conflict resolution practices and anger management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with persons from all walks of life.
Letter of application with resumé and 2 references attached to be submitted under confidential cover to Chairman, Dispute Resolution Foundation, 1A North Avenue, Kingston 4 or by email to chairman@disputeresolutionfoundation.com no later than Tuesday, February 28th 2017.
