Gatsby Charitable Foundation Job Vacancy : Institutional Development Manager

Gatsby Charitable Foundation Job Vacancy : Institutional Development Manager

Job description
 

Gatsby is developing an ambitious and innovative new initiative: Msingi (working title) will be an East African industry development and investment organisation aiming to support the growth of competitive industries in the region. It will identify strategic industries in which East Africa has a comparative advantage and catalyse their growth through support to technology transfer, capability building and access to finance for pioneer businesses. This will be complimented by wider support to the industries’ competitiveness, such as on policy, technology research & development, human capacity or to key industry institutions. Msingi will operate over the long term (20+ years), building world-class knowledge and expertise with private sector DNA at its heart. Gatsby and the UK Department for International Development (DFID) have committed $50 million in total to fund Msingi’s first 5 years, and Gatsby is now in the process of setting the organisation up.

The successful candidate will provide critical support in set-up and roll out of this significant and highly innovative new institution for East Africa. This individual will have the opportunity to participate in the design and implementation of a range of complex, challenging areas fundamental to the set-up of this institution. Overtime, the focus areas of this role are likely to evolve and change as

the organisation is being rolled out. This role is therefore particularly well suited to individuals seeking significant professional development opportunities in the coming years.

Reporting to the Institutional Development Lead, the successful candidate will be responsible for but not be limited to the following areas:

Operational setup
Providing support in the design and implementation of the operational systems including finance, procurement, tax processes and policies of the institution ensuring these are fit for purpose and use;
Assisting in the set-up of interim and permanent operations functions for Msingi which include Finance, HR, and Administration;
Supporting in the legal set-up of the entity;
Working closely with and monitoring the performance of consultants and advisors tasked with providing support in the establishment of Msingi’s operational systems and processes.

Financial budgeting/planning
Providing assistance in the development of financial modelling/budgeting guidelines/templates;
Preparing a draft detailed first year budget/financial model in line with the overall strategy and work plan;
Reviewing budgets and work plans.

Governance/board induction
Providing support in setting up and roll out of an optimal governance structure for Msingi;
Contributing to the development of the institution’s governance instruments including board charter, board committee charters, code of conduct and conflict of interest and other relevant documents;
Assisting in the coordination of the board education and development process to equip board members with the required skills and knowledge to provide effective leadership to the institution; and
Facilitating the induction and on-boarding of Msingi board members, and Chief Executive to effectively and efficiently introduce them to their roles, relevant policies and processes.

Organisation design/resourcing
Providing support in the organisational design and development of Msingi including recruitment, and development of policies, procedures, systems and processes;
Assisting in the development of contracts for board members and Chief Executive ensuring necessary legislative and organisational requirements are adhered to; and
Supporting the process to identify resource options for Msingi – both management team members and advisors.

Desired Skills and Experience

• This role will require a high calibre and experienced individual with the highest levels of ambition and commitment to quality in order to drive this innovative new initiative forward. The following experience is preferred:
• Solid experience in supporting the roll out/implementation of multi-year donor and/ or government funded programmes;
• Good experience working in East African markets, with a well-developed network in the region;
• Experience in design and implementation of business systems;
• Experience in governance, internal audit, risk management and financial management;
• Experience understanding the interaction of governments and the private sector in East Africa;
• Some experience of private sector development initiatives; and
• At least seven years relevant work experience.

The following capabilities are therefore preferred:

• Exceptional analytical skills; including strong financial management, risk management, systems review and budgeting/budget analysis skills;
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to deal with competing, often changing priorities;
• Ability to work cooperatively with other team members, consultants, senior advisors, and, provide assistance and support to team members to build and maintain relations with them;
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with others inside and outside of the organisation;
• Ability to take action to develop skills and knowledge required for effectiveness in the role
• Ensure team members, consultants, Gatsby senior management team and other stakeholders involved in the initiative are kept informed about developments and plans within the workstream;
• The ability to be flexible, to work well in a quickly changing and evolving environment and to be comfortable with ambiguity;
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision;
• A rigorous attention to detail and commitment to the highest levels of quality in all aspects of work;
• Ability to express oneself clearly in conversations, and interactions and in writing.

If you believe you fit the required profile, please send your CV by 5 June 2015.

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