The Executive Director provides overall strategic leadership, governance oversight, and organizational direction for CCC. Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic leadership and institutional development
• Governance and Senior Management Team (SMT) oversight
• Program quality and organizational impact
• Financial sustainability and resource mobilization
• External representation and partnership development
• Organizational systems, HR, and culture development
• Risk management, compliance, and accountability

Key Expected Results / Functions:

The Executive Director is expected to achieve the following key performance indicators:

• CCC strategic plan is effectively implemented and regularly reviewed.
• Programs and operations are aligned and delivering measurable impact.
• SMT functions effectively with clear accountability and coordination.
• Adequate resources are mobilized to ensure financial sustainability.
• CCC is well represented and influential at national and international levels.
• Organizational systems (HR, operations, programs) are efficient and compliant.
• Risks are effectively managed and compliance requirements are fully met.

1. Strategic Leadership and Organizational Direction

• Provide overall vision and strategic leadership for CCC.
• Lead development and review of CCC strategic plan (Vision 2030 alignment).
• Ensure coherence across programs, operations, and institutional priorities.
• Drive innovation and long-term organizational sustainability.

2. Governance and Senior Management Oversight

• Supervise and guide SMT (Head of Program, Head of Operations, Head of Communication & Membership Development).
• Ensure coordination, accountability, and performance across departments.
• Provide strategic guidance and resolve high-level organizational issues.
• Ensure implementation of EXCOM/Board decisions and reporting.

3. Program and Impact Oversight

• Oversee program quality, relevance, and impact.
• Ensure alignment of programs with strategic objectives and donor requirements.
• Promote innovation and adaptive programming.
• Ensure effective M&E and learning systems are in place.

4. Financial Sustainability and Resource Mobilization

• Lead resource mobilization and donor engagement.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and sustainability strategies.
• Ensure financial accountability and transparency.
• Strengthen partnerships for funding and collaboration.

5. External Relations and Representation

• Represent CCC at national, regional, and international levels.
• Lead high-level advocacy and partnership engagement.
• Serve as CCC primary spokesperson.
• Strengthen organizational visibility and credibility.

6. Organizational Development and Human Capital Leadership

• Promote strong organizational culture and leadership development.
• Ensure effective HR systems and succession planning.
• Strengthen staff capacity and performance systems.
• Foster teamwork, collaboration, and accountability.

7. Risk Management, Compliance, and Accountability

• Ensure compliance with legal, donor, and governance require.
• Oversee internal controls and risk management systems.
• Ensure audit readiness and follow-up of recommendations.
• Promote ethical leadership and accountability.

• Master’s degree preferred; relevant leadership training is an advantage.
• 12–15 years of progressive leadership experience.
• At least 7–10 years in senior executive roles.
• Strong experience in NGOs, governance, and donor-funded programs.
• Strong strategic leadership and management
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Financial and organizational oversight capability
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder environments