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Azahar International Ceo


AZAHAR Foundation (AZF) is a vibrant international community of people who promote a peace culture through yoga, meditation, the arts and supporting methodologies in post-war and developing countries. AZF’s pilot project is in Cambodia, where it operates a Center for Peace, Yoga and the Arts in Phnom Penh. A smaller project is building momentum in Rwanda. AZF is registered as a 501©3 not-for-profit organization in New York, as an association in Switzerland and as an NGO in Cambodia.

AZAHAR Foundation is looking for an exceptionally organized and personable CEO with strong experience in fundraising. Initially, the CEO needs to focus on cultivating and expanding AZF’s network of donors in a persuasive and compelling way. S/he also needs to be highly proficient in grant identification and research, as well as in grant writing and reporting processes. Fundraising is to be managed according to strategy decided by the Founder and the Board. The candidate should be based in New York, Switzerland, London or in Cambodia, have the ability to travel and be fluent in English reading and writing. Additional languages are a plus.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

AZAHAR’s Mission & Strategy:

• Collaborate with the Founder and the Board to develop the strategic plan to implement the organization’s programs and mission.

Board Governance:

• Responsible for implementing AZF’s strategy in support of the organization’s mission.

• Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.

Financial Monitoring and Development:

• Develop sufficient resources to ensure the financial health of the organization, including by actively pursuing initiatives to seek funds.

• Nurture relationships with partners, donors and anticipate the financing of potential projects.

• Monitor that financial reporting requirements of donors are complied with.

• Research and write grant applications.

• Responsible for fundraising and developing other revenues necessary to support AZAHAR’S mission.

• Responsible for the financial integrity of AZF, including submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organiztion.

• Responsible for financial management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.

Communication:

• Cultivate and maintain strong and supportive relationships within the global AZAHAR family and

community for effective collaborations and fundraising.

• Enhance AZAHAR’s image by raising its visibility by working with other professional, civil society and private organizations.

• Communicate the organization’s activities regularly to the marketing team.

• Ensure timely production of organization’s marketing materials, including, but not limited to drafting e-newsletters, updating the website and producing annual reports.

Organization Operations:

• Manage the country directors and ensure that managers and teams embody the strategy and vision, and stay focused on the key objectives of the organization.

• Be the guarantor that staff behavior is consistent with the staff policy and values of the organization.

• Ensure that the levels of authority and responsibility of managers and staff are clearly defined.

• Ensure that systems and procedures are in place and properly applied for effective management of AZF staff, including regular employee performance evaluations.

• Responsible for signing all notes, agreements, and other instruments on behalf of the organization.

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