About the Role
Stresert Services Limited is recruiting an Associate Director on behalf of a prominent UK-registered charity dedicated to improving the lives of Africans affected by Parkinson's disease. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for extension based on organizational needs, performance, and funding. The role provides vital executive leadership to strengthen strategic focus, organizational capacity, and long-term sustainability while ensuring a clear separation between governance and daily management.
Key Responsibilities- Guide the development and implementation of the organization's strategic direction, priorities, and measurable outcomes in collaboration with the Board.
- Lead fundraising initiatives, income-development activities, and resource planning to ensure financial sustainability.
- Forge and manage key strategic partnerships with funders, healthcare professionals, and community organizations across Africa and internationally.
- Provide senior leadership to the staff team, strengthening HR practices, internal policies, and organizational accountability.
- Provide strategic oversight of the programme portfolio, utilizing evidence and learning to inform future resource allocation.
- Manage executive responsibilities during the Charity Manager's maternity leave and support the transition of leadership away from the Chair.
- Extensive senior leadership experience within a charity, non-profit, health, or social-impact organization.
- Demonstrated expertise in fundraising, budget management, strategic planning, and partnership development.
- Proven track record in people leadership, organizational development, and change management.
- Strong understanding of African socio-economic contexts, with specific knowledge of Nigeria being highly advantageous.
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and strategic judgment skills.
- Desirable attributes include experience with UK charity governance, health-related sectors, and managing organizational transitions.
- Opportunity to lead a high-impact, mission-driven international health organization.
- Competitive remuneration package commensurate with senior executive non-profit roles.
- Platform to influence regional health outcomes and shape strategic healthcare frameworks across Africa.