TOWARDS  SUSTAINABLE  CONSTITUTIONAL  DEMOCRACY  

Citizens’ Constitutional Forum Limited, 23 Denison Road, PO Box 12584, Suva, Fiji Phone: [679] 3308 379 Fax: [679] 3308 380E-mail: ccf@kidanet.net.fj Website: www.ccf.org.fj

CCF is a NGO that advocates and educates for good governance, human rights and multiculturalism in the Republic of Fiji.

CCF is not aligned with or to any political party.

VACANCY  ANNOUNCEMENT    Are  you  a  powerful  leader  with  strong  passion  and  commitment  to  principle  of  democracy  and  human  rights?    If  the  answer  is  yes  and  you  are  suitably  qualified,  we  encourage  you  to  apply  for  the  position  of  Chief  Executive  Officer.      Key  roles  and  responsibilities    CCF’s  Chief  Executive  Officer   is  responsible  for  developing  and  implementing  strategies   in   line  with   the   organisations’   mission   and   vision   while   ensuring   quality   implementation   of   its  programmes.  S/He  ensures  CCF’s  systems  and  people  are  aligned  to  our  strategic  plan  and  keep  the   organisation   accountable   and   efficient.   S/He   provides   oversight   and   direction   to   the  Programme  Management  team.    Reporting   to   the   Board   of  Directors,   and  working   closely  with   Programme  Management,   the  Chief  Executive  Officer  will:        •   provide   leadership   in   developing,   revising   and   implementing   strategies   in   line   with   the  organisation’s  mission  and  vision;  •   ensure   all   programmes   adhere   to   CCF’s   financial   management   systems,   processes   and  controls  and  that  they  are  in  compliance  with  good  operating  standards;  •  oversee  recruitment,  development  and  retention  of  a  talented  and  motivated  pool  of  staff;  •  oversee  the  development  of  annual  work  plans  and  quality  implementation  of  programmes;  •   ensure   the   organisation   meets   all   its   statutory   obligations   and   follows   good   civil   society  practices;  •  represent  the  organisation  in  civil  society,  government  relations  ,  donor  agencies  and  national  and   international   partners,   and   maintain   good   working   relationships   with   key   stakeholders  through  critical  engagement.    

 Qualifications,  Experience,  Skills  and  Competencies    The  candidate  must:    • hold   a   post   graduate   degree   in   social   sciences,   development   studies,   business  

administration,  law  or  a  development  related  field;  

TOWARDS  SUSTAINABLE  CONSTITUTIONAL  DEMOCRACY  

Citizens’ Constitutional Forum Limited, 23 Denison Road, PO Box 12584, Suva, Fiji Phone: [679] 3308 379 Fax: [679] 3308 380E-mail: ccf@kidanet.net.fj Website: www.ccf.org.fj

CCF is a NGO that advocates and educates for good governance, human rights and multiculturalism in the Republic of Fiji.

CCF is not aligned with or to any political party.

• have   at   least   5   years’   demonstrated   experience   in   leading   and   managing   organisations  and/or  development  programmes,  as  well  as  either  being  part  of  a  social  movement  or  an  active  member  of  the  civil  society  at  a  senior  level;  

• have  experience  in  grant  management  programmes;  • have  experience  in  capacity  development;  • be  a  proponent  of  rights-­‐based  advocacy  approaches  and  have  excellent  networking  skills;  • be   excellent   in   communication   and   interpersonal   skills   and   have   a   leadership   style   that  

builds  relationships,  confidence  and  trust;  • have  proven  experience  managing  change  in  a  large  organisation;  • Preferred   candidates  will   have  experience  managing  programmes   in  CCF’s   thematic   areas  

and  demonstrate  good  relationships  with  major  funding  agencies  and  government    

Applicants  will  be  required  to  submit:  1.  a  detailed  and  current  resume;    2. an  application  cover  letter  demonstrating  why  they  qualify  for  this  position;    3. contact   information   for   3   referees   one   of   whom   must   be   the   current/immediate   last  

employer;  and    4. Indicate  current  remuneration  package.      If   you   meet   the   above   requirements,   please   submit   your   application   letter   and   resume   to  ccf@kidanet.net.fj   with   the   subject   line   ‘Chief   Executive   Officer’   before   4pm   on   Friday   14th  November  2014.    For   further   enquiries   on   this   position,   please   call   Valerie   on   3308-­‐379   or   email  ccf@kidanet.net.fj