- Develop and implement strategies aiming to promote the organization’s mission and “voice”
- Create complete business plans for the attainment of goals and objectives set by the board of directors
- Build an effective team of leaders by providing guidance and coaching to subordinate managers
- Ensure adherence of the organization’s daily activities and long-term plans to established policies and legal guidelines
- Direct and oversee investments and fundraising efforts
- Forge and maintain relations of trust with shareholders, partners and external authorities
- Act as the public speaker and public relations representative of the company in ways that strengthen its profile
- Review reports by subordinate managers to acquire understanding of the organization’s financial and non-financial position
- Devise remedial actions for any identified issues and conduct crisis management when necessary
Proven experience as executive director or in other managerial position specially in international schools.Experience in developing strategies and plansAbility to apply successful networking techniquesStrong understanding of corporate finance and measures of performanceIn depth knowledge of international schools governance principles and managerial best practicesAn analytical mind capable for “out-of-the-box” thinking to solve problemsOutstanding organization and leadership abilitiesExcellent communication (oral and written) and public speaking skillsMSc/MA in business administration or relevant field